Today: July 3, 2025
At least 2,000 people have been killed and more than 2,000 injured after a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco overnight on Friday. This was the strongest quake to hit the North African country in 123 years. Morocco has declared three days…
Give Hope Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth and development of children across the African continent. Martin Zuch and Tilahun B. Tesfaye founded Give Hope after witnessing firsthand the lack of education and economic support that many African families…
The vibrant and highly acclaimed Broadway production star of FELA! has once again graced the stage at the Olney Theatre in Maryland, offering theater enthusiasts an opportunity to immerse themselves in the captivating tale of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the Nigerian musician, activist,…
Liberia marked the 176th anniversary of its independence on 26 July 2023. Liberia, which means “land of the free,” was the first nation on the African continent to gain its independence on July 26, 1847 from the United States of America. As…
The Constitutional Court of Mali validated the result of a referendum that took place on June 18, 2023 to approve a new constitution. The constitution grants greater power to the Mali government, a military junta in power since 2020, and has removed…
Meet Marylise Kana Uwabideli, the visionary founder behind Kana Company, rethinking women's undergarments with her innovative Breast Lifting Tape. Embracing body inclusivity and body positivity, her tape offers support, comfort, and style for women of all shapes and colors, filling a gap…
Step back in time to 1978 and join musician, activist, and Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti at his farewell show in the Afrika Shrine nightclub at Olney Theatre in FELA!…
The strengthening of bonds between Africans, African Americans, and the black diaspora through shared cultural elements such as music and wine is a powerful means of celebrating diverse heritage and fostering connection. Music and wine have historically played significant roles in cultural…
South African athlete Caster Semenya succeeded in her lawsuit at the European Court of Human Rights against the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Her personal story led to a controversy about whether the hormone rules in sport are for fairness or…
On Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023, President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, launched his first visit to Africa. Raisi was received by his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, and will continue on his visit to Uganda and Zimbabwe. This is Iran’s first presidential visit to…
