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We Are Africa Local Expands to a 1.5-Day Showcase for 2026 After a powerful debut in 2025, We Are Africa Local is set to return bigger and bolder for 2026 – growing into a dedicated 1.5-day event from 4–5 May 2026 at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium. This expansion is a direct response to the phenomenal feedback from last year’s launch and months of conversations with our tribe. The enhanced format will give exhibitors even greater reach and access to Southern Africa’s most wildly influential trade professionals – creating more opportunities, deeper connections, and stronger results. As Ryan Wallace, MD &…

Huge crowds of mourners have turned out to receive the body of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a day after he died in India, in a public outpouring of grief that forced a brief suspension of operations at the country’s main airport.Thousands of mourners carrying twigs and palm branches breached security at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in the capital, Nairobi, immediately after the body arrived on Thursday morning. The authorities said mourners had gained access to restricted areas, prompting a “precautionary closure”.The airport later said operations had been restored following the shutdown, which lasted about two hours.From the…

Across five decades, Chéri Samba has chronicled the politics and poetry of everyday Congolese life, insisting that art belongs to the people who live it. Hommage aux anciens créateurs, 2000. (A tribute to former creators). All images courtesy galerie MAGNIN-A, Paris. © As credited. Chéri Samba is the undisputed king of popular painting from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Over the last 45 years or so he has been depicting the everyday concerns of his countrymen and women, reflecting on everything from education, morality, sexuality, and corruption in his paintings, using himself as a subject to comment on the social…

In SummaryThe continent offers varied sailing experiences—from Lake Malawi’s calm freshwater cruising and Zanzibar’s cultural island escapes to Seychelles’ luxurious tropical archipelagos.Top Destinations include Lake Malawi’s tranquil waters, Zanzibar’s spice-scented heritage, Seychelles’ island-hopping paradise, Cape Town’s dramatic coastline, and the modern V&A Waterfront hub.Sailors can enjoy everything from wildlife encounters and snorkeling to world-class marinas and thrilling ocean passages along Africa’s scenic coasts and lakes.Deep Dive!!!Africa is a continent of stunning diversity, from golden deserts to lush rivers, dramatic coastlines, and turquoise waters. For sailing enthusiasts, it offers a range of experiences — whether you crave island-hopping, wildlife encounters, or…

Carolyn Kissane, academic director and clinical professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, leads the conversation on the geopolitics of oil.   FASKIANOS: Thank you. Welcome to the final session of the Winter/Spring 2023 CFR Academic Webinar Series. I’m Irina Faskianos, vice president of the National Program and Outreach here at CFR. Today’s discussion is on the record. And the video and transcript will be available on our website, CFR.org/Academic, if you would like to share these materials with your colleagues or classmates. As always, CFR takes no institutional positions on matters of policy. We are…

Esther Eulolo (left) poses for a photo with Western Star player Maximila Kadenge. CGTN/Gabriel Rotich Read 4 minutesWhen I first saw Esther Eulolo, she was communicating animatedly between a deaf player and coach: Maximila Kadenge and Hassan Hussein. There was no shouting or whistling, just gestures, signs, and mutual understanding. That image made me realize how easily those of us who can hear — myself included — take communication for granted. As I planned to speak to Esther during Maximila’s training session, I wondered what her life was like as a sign language interpreter. During a short break, I asked…

Read 3 minutesThe people of the Seychelles, an Indian Ocean archipelago of 115 islands, went to the polls on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in a tight presidential runoff election. The contest pits incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan against opposition challenger Patrick Herminie, whose United Seychelles (US) party is attempting to reclaim the presidency after dominating the country’s politics for over four decades, from 1977 to 2020. A voter casts his vote at a polling station in Victoria, Seychelles. /FILE PIC                       First-round results and parliamentary shift The runoff became necessary after…

In tonight’s edition: Nigeria slams recent accusations from the US’s political right that a “Christian genocide” in Africa’s most populous country has escaped global attention. Also, Kigali says the ball is in DR Congo’s court over efforts to end the M23 insurgency that has devastated the country’s east after the Congolese leader urged Rwanda’s president to pull support for the militia group. Plus London’s Tate Modern museum is spotlighting Nigerian modernist art in its latest exhibition.

47 Introduction Traditionally, wedding proposals have centered around the presentation of an engagement ring to the bride. The groom’s band, in contrast, would often be selected later, closer to the wedding day itself. But times are changing. Today’s proposals are becoming more inclusive, symbolic, and personal, and modern couples are beginning to embrace men’s wedding rings as part of the proposal experience. For men, receiving a ring during a proposal can serve as an equally meaningful gesture of commitment, turning the moment into a true exchange rather than a one-sided tradition. With styles ranging from classic gold to contemporary designs,…

Tanzania Travel Guides and Inspiration Of all the Northern circuit National Parks, Serengeti National Park is the most famous. The National Park is one of the world’s most iconic wildlife conservations on earth and it is indulged in the Northern Circuit of Tanzania. The National Park which stretches on a total land area of about 14,763 sq km is a world heritage site, a must-see, and must include in your bucket list when planning your safari to Tanzania. Your Ultimate Tanzania Travel Guide – Explore Tanzania | Tanzania Travel VLOG The National Park derives its name from the Maasai word…