Tips to Consider When Booking Airport Transfers in Uganda Are you planning to travel to Uganda for the first time and you need someone to guide you around, you will definitely have to book any services of a car hire company in Uganda for a safe and comfortable road trip to your hotel or residence. Moving around Kampala city can be quite hectic given long traffic jam that holds up and the passengers crowded will do you bad especially you are not a usual visitor. You can decide to use public transportation since it even cheap but its unsafe and…
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CNN — Floods have caused almost a quarter of a million people to flee their homes after the Shabelle river in central Somalia broke its banks and submerged the town of Beledweyne, even as the country faces its most severe drought in four decades, according to the government. Aid agencies and scientists have warned climate change is among the key factors accelerating humanitarian emergencies, while those impacted are some of the least responsible for CO2 emissions. Seasonal rains in Somalia and upstream in the Ethiopian highlands triggered flash floods that washed away homes, crops, and livestock, and temporarily closed schools…
Ghana is one of the continent’s most well-established democracies, but this secular institution is increasingly under the influence of the non-secular, writes Jeff Haynes. On 6 March 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. Ghana’s escape from British control was a significant event in Africa’s decolonisation process. The country became a cultural touchstone for other African nations from which to pursue their own independence. Today, 68 years later, Ghana remains a regional trailblazer, one of the very few African countries with a long tradition of liberal democracy. It has been a democracy since 1992,…
His work joins a lineage of Afro-surrealist artists who re-explore the photograph as a space of possibility, resistance and speculation. By doing so, he reminds his audience that folklore and myth are not just elements of the past but also living forces that shape identities and envision futures. Yannis Davy Guibinga about the photoworks of Vladim Vilain. On Folklore, Myth-Making, and Photography: The Work of Vladim Vilain Originally from Haiti, but now based in Montreal, Canada, photographer Vladim Vilain creates visual universes where folklore, spirituality and mythology all converge in surreal and fantastical forms. Rooted…
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has congratulated Rafiatu Folashade Lawal on her historic outing at the 2025 IWF World Championships in Forde, Norway. Lawal made history by winning three silver medals in the women’s 58kg category, becoming the first Nigerian ever to achieve such a feat globally. Her latest success adds to an already impressive record, including gold medals at the 2019 African Games in Rabat and the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. She also claimed top honours at the 2023 African Games in Accra, cementing her reputation as one of Nigeria’s most consistent weightlifters. In Norway, Lawal lifted 101kg…
Zambian-Welsh filmmaker Rungano Nyoni’s sophomore feature On Becoming A Guinea Fowl is a surrealist look at the tensions between a dead family member and their living secrets. The film follows Shula (Susan Chardy) as she navigates the grand Bemba funeral of her uncle, Fred. As aunts, grandmothers, and cousins buzz around her and work themselves into a frenzy preparing for the ceremony, Shula and her irreverent cousin Nsansa (Elizabeth Chisel) try to process some difficult truths about the deceased. Early in On Becoming A Guinea Fowl, the pair happens upon Fred’s cold body in the middle of a road. The…
One night in early July, Maryan Abdikadir Geedi decided it was finally time to abandon her small shop in the town of Moqokori in the Hiiraan region of Somalia.Though she had heard of the rapid recent gains made by al-Shabaab, the Islamist militant movement, the 46-year-old had hoped to stay. Since getting married in 2013, Geedi had seen control over Moqokori change hands repeatedly.“Just like how the rain comes and goes, so does control over Moqokori, but this time it was different,” Geedi said.Since launching their offensive in February, al-Shabaab has swept through a swath of Somalia, taking back all…
Yopougon, the largest of Abidjan’s 13 communes, with a population of 1.5 million, is known for its entrepreneurial grit, its bubbly nightlife and, in pop culture, as being the birthplace of Francophone Africa’s most popular comic character, Aya de Yopougon.Beneath the bustle, it is also home to another taboo-busting pioneer: 49-year-old Adjoua Catherine Tano, a hairdresser who has spent two decades offering mental health advice, or just listening quietly as she cuts her clients’ hair.A school dropout who tried out as a bank cashier before becoming a hairdresser, Tano’s resilience recently came in handy when speaking to a teenager worried…
Strategy and Fun in the World of Online CasinosOnline casinos have transformed the way millions of people around the world enjoy gaming and entertainment. In Nigeria, platforms like Bangbet offer a safe and interactive space for players to experience the thrill of gambling without leaving their homes. Combining excitement, strategy, and social interaction, online casinos provide a unique experience for everyone — from beginners to seasoned players. With easy access on mobile and desktop devices, Nigerians can enjoy these games anytime, making online gambling a growing trend across the country.Strategic Approaches to Online GamingWhile luck always plays a role in…
Some outfits don’t just turn heads, they stop you in your tracks. Bold, daring, and unforgettable, these trendy celebrity outfits prove how fashion can push boundaries while still staying surprisingly wearable. From glossy trenches to sculptural gowns, each star reminds us that risk-taking is often the very thing that transforms an outfit into a defining moment.Beyond the initial wow factor, these ensembles also spotlight the artistry of fashion itself—through inventive tailoring, unexpected textures, and striking color play that clearly separate them from everyday dressing. And the best part? Drawing inspiration from them doesn’t mean copying the entire look. Infact, sometimes…