by Austin Ditlhobolo Friday Nov 29, 2024. 14:43 Ghana football powerhouse Asante Kotoko have confirmed their return to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for the remainder of the current season. The record 24-time Ghana Premier League giants had been using the Len Clay Sports Stadium as their home venue after the closure of Baba Yara for renovation.Kotoko have won the CAF Champions League twice and were adjudged the African club of the century by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).“We are pleased to announce our return to the Baba Yara Stadium for our remaining home matches of…
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A/Prof. Polo B. Moji (English Literary Studies) and Dr. Laura Nkula-Wenz (African Centre for Cities) are pleased to announce this call for papers for an edited volume of African Literary Cities: Hubs, Maps and Urban Literary Ecologies. The book aims to address the “absenting” of African literary cities – a complex engagement with urbanity and literariness – in both globally authoritative cultural policy discourses and the emerging scholarly field of Literary Urban Studies. Concept Note: Does the city, conceived as a literary form that traces modernist and imperialist pathways, deny the possibility of literary cities existing in the global south,…
Let’s discover what journaling really is and how to reap its maximum benefits. You may not have an innate writing streak but might be curious about reaping the benefits of writing in a journal regularly. To be precise, journaling is the act of writing one’s thoughts, feelings and experiences, or ideas in a book or a personal diary. It can be done in a structured or free manner to help you in discovering the depth of your emotions, exploring your own mind, or doing an inward reflection of your own thoughts. It has numerous advantages and I’ve been able to…
Black immigrants have shaped America for centuries, with their stories reflecting both resilience and ambition. From the forced migrations of the transatlantic slave trade to the voluntary arrivals of African and Caribbean professionals, the journey of Black immigrants highlights the enduring quest for freedom, opportunity, and justice.The Transatlantic Slave Trade: The beginningThe earliest chapter of Black immigration to America was defined by tragedy. Between the 17th and 19th centuries, millions of Africans were forcibly removed from their homelands and brought to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade. These individuals were not immigrants in the traditional sense, but enslaved people…
The Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC), led by its Chairman, Bolaji Sunmola, has told the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) that the seaport advisory group is currently battling financial issues, making the group struggle to perform its role as a leading advisory body on port-related matters. Disclosing this during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of STOAN, Princess Vicky Haastrup, at her office in Apapa, Lagos recently, the NPCC Chairman acknowledged the financial challenges impeding the council’s operations, appealing to terminal operators and other stakeholders to support the group in fulfilling its mandate. “The NPCC plays a vital…
Africa Confidential’s reporting and analysis is valued by a wide range of organisations and individuals: from corporate executives, country risk analysts, national politicians and members of the diplomatic corps, to intelligence operatives, academics, journalists and NGO personnel. Here’s what our readers say about us: “If you want the detail and you want the dirt, the little blue newsletter [Africa Confidential] that drops through your letter box is like having your own private spook who knows Africa inside out and who’s also one hell of a gossip.”Jonathan Miller, Foreign Affairs Correspondent, Channel 4 News, London, UK “Since the demise of reporting…
Banda scored four goals for Zambia at the Paris Olympics this summer, including a first-half hat-trick against Australia, to become the leading African goalscorer in Olympic history with 10.She scored 13 goals for Pride in 2024 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) regular season, despite only joining in March, and four goals in the playoffs, including the winning goal in the championship final on Saturday as Orlando Pride won their maiden title. Banda was also named Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the NWSL.Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati came second in the voting, while USA and Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith…
November 23, 2024- What defines a great workplace? Is it competitive salaries, opportunities for career growth, or an inclusive culture? For employees, these factors create a fulfilling work environment that fosters productivity and innovation. Across Africa, companies are not only competing in global markets but also investing in their workforce to drive success.In 2024, African companies are setting the standard for employee satisfaction, offering career development, remote work flexibility, and competitive benefits. The Forbes 2024 World’s Best Employers ranking, developed in partnership with market research firm Statista, highlights businesses that excel in creating an environment where employees thrive. Over 300,000…
Having now travelled to all seven continents, our Head of Sales, Jonty, is always on a mission to find his next great adventure. This time, he returned to the glorious Botswana for a different perspective on life in the Delta, getting back to the basics of a safari. Members of the San community telling stories through song and dance. Jonty’s first stop was Tsodilo Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sacred place for the San people. Jonty was welcomed with an evening of stories told through spirited song and dance, before spending the night in a very cosy sleepout…
Amid a presidential campaign with foreign policy discussions more focused on the wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, the Islamic State stayed under the radar while calling on supporters and operatives to attack Americans on election day.The FBI thwarted a serious plot in Oklahoma City only weeks before the vote, prompting a similar public reaction to news involving the terror group that has become customary of late: is the Islamic State a renewed threat?But the reality is that the terror group has always been one to watch.For the last few years, since the fall of its so-called caliphate, IS was…