Faith Kipyegon is only the second woman in history to hold both the 1500m and 5000m world records simultaneouslyAthletics fans across Africa are turning their attention to the Hungarian capital Budapest for the World Athletics Championships.At last year’s event in Oregon, Ethiopia and Kenya finished second and fourth respectively in the medal tableexternal-link, but other African nations lagged some way behind. An overall total of 28 medals was divided between just seven nations, with Morocco, Nigeria and Uganda joining Ethiopia and Kenya in claiming at least one gold.So can the continent improve on that performance when the action begins on…
Author: King Jaja
Read More
Ferdinand Omanyala was the first Kenyan to win a 100m Diamond League meeting with victory in Monaco last monthCommonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala has compared the “aggression” of a 100m race to boxing as he targets gold at this month’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The Kenyan will line up in the Hungarian capital on the back of his first Diamond League win in July. Omanyala, 27, claimed the victory in Monaco ahead of Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, the junior 100m world record holder, with Jamaicans Ackeem Blake and Yohan Blake third and fourth respectively. Now the East African says he’s…
Historical factors, including the enduring legacy of colonialism and the persistence of authoritarian political traditions, have deeply rooted the military within Sahelian politics. After gaining independence from France, five out of the six Sahelian states—Chad, Niger, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and Mali— experienced long spells of military rule. This influence is particularly pronounced in Francophone Sahel nations, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad where military leaders have usurped power and ruled for extended tenures. The Sahel grapples with a litany of security challenges including terrorism, organised crime, and inter-communal strife. These threats have inflicted severe strain on already fragile governance…
Julian Kent 15/07/23 at 05:48 am by admin Julian Kent: Everyday Life Grey Gardens, 2023 About:A self-taught artist in his early twenties, Kent makes imagined portraits of people caught in the complexities of everyday realities, within the scope of the Black experience. Kent sees his work as “sociological studies of human emotions.”“The theme for the paintings in my first show derives from my interest in the complexity of mundane moments and everyday Black lives. In a previous series much of my work dealt with Black history, colonialism and identity, but soon I found…
Africa, with its diverse landscapes and cultures, has always been a magnet for travelers, particularly those seeking experiences beyond the ordinary. Wildlife-rich safaris prove unforgettable and iconic landmarks change perspectives. And yet, there’s so much more to explore, an uncharted world of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. We asked our Africa experts for some of their favorite off-the-beaten track experiences in both Southern and East Africa and the adventures promise to leave you not only awe-inspired but also craving more. Chimp Trekking at Greystoke Mahale, Tanzania Tucked away on the shores of Tanzania’s Lake Tanganyika, Greystoke Mahale offers an…
While traditional practice had us turning to the streets of Fashion Weeks in Lagos, Milan, and Paris for the ultimate lesson in ‘street style’ artistry, recent years have steered us toward virtual sources of inspiration. Thankfully, the expanses of Instagram’s street-style scene know no bounds, linking us with some of the most stylish accounts worldwide. Those who’ve mastered the ‘grassroots’ approach to styling seamlessly blend the realms of high fashion and cultural phenomena, creating a fashion blueprint that is uniquely theirs – effortlessly enviable and unapologetically fabulous. Their Instagram feeds are as captivating as their wardrobes, leaving us yearning to…
We Are Africa’s official Community Development Partner, Uthando (Love) South Africa, is a non-profit company and Responsible Tourism initiative with a big heart that creates unique, meaningful and enormously beneficial links between tourism and a broad range of inspiring community development projects in and around Cape Town. “We are immensely proud of our collective impact through this year’s event. The success of We Are Africa is not just measured by business connections made but by the positive change we create together. Uthando South Africa is doing incredible work, and we are honoured to support their efforts.” – Ryan Wallace, the…
Attendees watch a short documentary by CMG celebrating China-Africa media cooperation during the CMG Media Cooperation Forum, held in Nairobi, Kenya, on August 14, 2023.) The third annual CMG Media Cooperation Forum was held on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “Deepening Communication Between Chinese and African Civilizations and Promoting a China-Africa Community with a Shared Future in a New Era”.The gathering brought together various leaders and media stakeholders from both China and Africa, including Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Hu Heping, President of China Media Group Shen Haixiong, who sent a video message, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya…
Comment on this storyCommentYou’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox every weekday.Three weeks after the coup d’etat in Niger, the chances of a return to democracy are dwindling. Ousted president Mohamed Bazoum remains imprisoned, and the junta has rounded up hundreds of people it deems potential political opponents. Coup leaders said late Sunday that the military would prosecute Bazoum for treason. Pro-coup Nigeriens, meanwhile, have held mass demonstrations, with some waving Russian flags and…
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) president, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has revealed that issues relating to the contract of Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro will be sorted soon. Gusau said this on Tuesday while speaking to veteran sports journalist Mitchell Obi in an interview on “Sports Salsa” radio show, on Kennis 104.1 FM. Obi asked Gusau whether Nigerians should be expecting the new coach of the Super Eagles if the contract of Peseiro expires. “Well, we are still on it and very soon, by the grace of God, Nigerians will hear the voice of the Federation, as far as the…