Family of American caught up in Congo failed coup says son was on vacation
Family of American caught up in Congo failed coup says their son went to Africa on vacation
AfDB’s annual meetings end in Nairobi
Over 3,000 participants from 82 countries attended the 5-day event. A Reform of the Global Financial Architecture to take into account climate-related challenges was high on the agenda this year.
Mali’s Mohamed Camara suspended 4 matches after hiding anti-homophobia badge
The French league's disciplinary committee said in a statement late Thursday (May 30) that it sanctioned the Mali international for his refusal to “carry out one or more actions to raise awareness of the fight against homophobia.”
Gitex Africa: Start-ups carving their way into the global AI economy
Powering Africa into the global AI economy was one of the ambitions of the 2024 Gitex tech fair which ended in Morocco Friday (May 31).
WATCH: Europalia festival gets Brussels dancing
Around 65 dancers gathered at Brussels' Place de la Bourse for a dress rehearsal of 'Drumming' by Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker.
Papua New Guinea’s PM pays respects to community devastated by landslide
James Marape visted Friday (May. 31) the disaster zone in Enga Province in the country's remote north. He told the suvivors that relief work is being sped up to help them and recover bodies
This week in pictures (27 – 31 May)
Here are highlights of Africa’s most captivating images representing this weeks topical events.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite for new “Bad Boys” film
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have reunited for the fourth installment of the "Bad Boys" franchise, "Bad Boys: Ride of Die".
Hagos Gebrhiwet of Ethiopia runs second-fastest 5,000 meters ever
Gebrhiwet ran a final lap of 54.99 to finish in 12 minutes, 36.73 seconds — 1.37 seconds off the world record set by Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei.
S. Africa opposition reacts to latest election results
South Africa’s main opposition leader said Friday morning that breaking the African National Congress’s majority is “the way to rescue South Africa,” as 60% of votes have been counted with long-time ruling party ANC only holding just under 42%.