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Meaningful Consultations, Accountability Needed in Ngorongoro Conservation Area By: Oryem Nyeko | Senior Researcher, Africa Division Photo: A man herds his cattle to graze and find water in Ngorongoro district, Arusha region, Tanzania, on October 25, 2019.  © 2019 Nichole Sobecki / VII / Redux On December 1, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the establishment of two committees to address land disputes in the country’s northern Ngorongoro district, renowned for its wildlife. The first will investigate complaints made by residents; the second will examine the government’s “voluntary” relocations of residents from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Msomera village in Handeni,…

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named 2024 African men’s player of the year at a ceremony in Marrakesh on Monday, while Zambia’s Barbra Banda picked up the women’s award.Lookman succeeds compatriot Victor Osimhen, who last year became the first Nigerian winner since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.The 27-year-old owes his achievement to consistently excellent performances both for Nigeria and current Serie A leaders Atalanta.His three goals helped Nigeria reach the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations final, where they led hosts the Ivory Coast before losing 2-1 in Abidjan.Lookman struck both goals in a last-16 victory over Cameroon and the winner in…

A new exhibition at Morocco’s central bank museum in Rabat is illuminating the ancient history of Chellah, an archaeological marvel on the outskirts of the capital. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chellah spans 1.2 square miles—nearly five times the size of Pompeii—and showcases Morocco’s layered history, reflecting centuries of influence from multiple civilizations.Archaeologists believe Chellah once thrived as a bustling port city. Located along the Bou Regreg River near the Atlantic Ocean, the site includes a fortified necropolis and surrounding settlements dating back thousands of years. Visitors to the exhibition are invited to explore Chellah’s “hidden treasures,” according to…

Established in 1846, Vlisco is a fabric manufacturing giant that became synonymous with the rise of African wax prints, including their growing popularity worldwide. Their fabrics blend African originality with Dutch design to transcend cultures and are made with treasured methods and techniques rooted in Indonesian batik. Vlisco’s history is well documented on their website and I recently went there researching to discover more about Vlisco’s origin and history, during which I found some content by Maarten Van Riel, MA that details important moments in the company’s history. Questions I was seeking to answer included, “Where did the term ‘African…

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It is easy to get into the Christmas spirit, put up our trees and lights, sing our carols, and not meditate or even remember that our celebration is because of the humiliation of the eternal Son of God, co-equal with the Father in essence and substance. This article is to direct your hearts to spare a moment in your celebration to consider the great love of Jesus. This article isn’t meant to dampen your Christmas spirit. No. It is to direct your hearts and minds to spare a moment in your celebration to consider the unfathomable humiliation, sacrifice, and great…

Africa’s rising debt burden is eroding funding for sustainable development in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), impacting heavily on health and education, says Ms. Oyebanke Abejirin, Economic Affairs Officer, at the Macroeconomics, Finance & Governance Division of the UN Economic Commission for Africa.  Making a presentation on the opportunities and challenges for Africa’s Least Developed countries (LDCs), at the Second Session on the Committee on Economic Governance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ms. Abejirin explained that high debt servicing costs reduce the capacity for SDG-related spending causing a real decline in health and education funding across many countries. She noted that debt distress…

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo reacts prior to compete in the men’s 200m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. /CFP Read 6 minutes2024 was a great year for sporting fans with several high-profile events dotting the calendar, particularly the Olympic Games in Paris. Here’s a roundup of notable events involving African athletes around the world, as well as major sporting highlights from the continent. OLYMPICS There were so many star performances by African athletes and highlights from the Summer Games in Paris, but some stood out more than…

Mozambique’s top court has confirmed the ruling party’s victory in October’s presidential elections, potentially triggering more protests after more than two months of unrest over allegations that the results were rigged.Daniel Chapo, of the ruling Frelimo party, won the 9 October presidential election with 65.2% of the vote, Lúcia Ribeiro, the chair of Mozambique’s constitutional council, told a press conference on Monday.The figure was lower than that previously announced by the election commission, which said Chapo had won 70.7%, but still more than the 50% needed to win.Meanwhile, the second-place opposition candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, who has captured the imagination of…

Africa’s tech unicorns have captured the world’s attention with billion-dollar valuations, but their global ambitions remain stunted. Behind the hype lies a deeper story of systemic hurdles, strategic blind spots, and untapped potential, writes Jennifer D. Daniel. Africa’s tech ecosystem is booming. The continent has birthed at least seven tech unicorns in just the past few years, including Flutterwave, Chipper Cash, and most recently, Moniepoint. These companies are celebrated as emblems of African innovation, proving that billion-dollar valuations are no longer the preserve of Silicon Valley. Yet, despite the fanfare, Africa’s unicorns have not scaled globally. Behind the headlines, there…