Liberia: Brutal Beating of Suspected Thief in Congo Town Sparks Outrage, Police Probe Launched

Monrovia – A suspected thief, Momoh Davis, was brutally beaten after his arrest in Congo Town, sparking public outrage and prompting a police investigation into the alleged assault. Davis sustained severe injuries—including a deep head wound—after...

How the West Destroyed Congo’s Hopes for Independence

Andrée Blouin (1921–1986) was a central figure in the struggles for decolonization that swept Africa in the 1950s and ’60s, nicknamed “the Black Pasionaria.” Born under French colonial rule in what is now the Central African Republic, she became...

Sauti za Busara Music festival celebrates female talent on stage

Zanzibar. Under the shimmering lights of Sauti za Busara 2025, Rapper Frida Amani took the stage and made history as the first female hip-hop artiste to ever perform at the festival. The crowd at Old Fort erupted as she delivered a powerful set,...

China Flexes Its Media Muscle In Africa – Encouraging Positive Headlines As

Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent...

Menfi receives message from Congo-Brazzaville leader ahead of reconciliation talks

The Presidential Council (PC) Head, Mohamed Menfi, has received a verbal message from Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of Congo-Brazzaville and Chair of the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya. The message, delivered by Congo-Brazzaville’s...

Chinese media in a good news, soft power push into Africa

Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent...

Sape Movement: Fashion, Culture, and Resistance in the Congo

New Orleans musician PJ Morton explores his two worlds in 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning'

It is often the case that parents hope or even expect that their sons or daughters embrace the family business or their professions. A doctor or lawyer might yearn for the day when their child follows in their footsteps. Perhaps this holds true...

Threads of Revolution: MU Runway's fashion show weaves together stories of struggle and change

At Mercer, there is a student organization known as MU Runway: a fashion club composed of undergraduate students who live by the motto “Walk with confidence.” This club was initially started in 2023 but was officially established in 2024. MU...

China flexes it media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda

Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent...

Manchester United make improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo as they look to finalise deal: Reports

Manchester United have submitted an improved offer to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo this summer, as per reports. The Red Devils have been in talks to sign the 25-year-old forward for more than a month, having identified him as a priority...

FIFA suspends Congolese Football Federation

FIFA has announced the immediate suspension of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), following escalating tensions between the Ministry of Sports and the football body. The dispute, which has been ongoing for several months, culminated in...

From ‘The Brutalist' to 'Wicked,' where to watch this year’s top awards movies

The 2025 movie awards season is in full swing but figuring out where to watch everything can be overwhelming. The 2025 movie awards season is in full swing but figuring out where to watch everything can be overwhelming. Are they streaming? For...

I considered myself more Jamaican - Burna Bo

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed that there was a point in his life when he considered himself “more Jamaican.” He explained that while studying in Brixton, United Kingdom, years ago, he was...

Super Eagles camp update: 28 players in Ikenne battling for African Nations Championship spots

Preparations for Nigeria’s campaign at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) gathered momentum on Wednesday as two players from Abia Warriors, Anthony Ijeoma and Sunday Megwo joined the CHAN Eagles camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, bringing the number...

28 Best British Movies on Netflix (March 2025)

British cinema is known for its quality and captivating actors. Whether they are blockbusters or indie gems, British films are loved around the world because of their unique humor and sensibilities. Believe it or not, many major film industries...

Why Jamaica has always been part of me – Burna Boy

Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has spoken about his connection to Jamaica, revealing that he once considered himself more Jamaican. In a recent interview with Capital Xtra London, Burna Boy shared that he developed a deep...

Your guide to Mad Monster Party Arizona 2025: Tickets, schedule and more

It’s a killer time to be into all things creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky, especially in Arizona. Horror fandom is spreading faster than some zombie outbreak. Since the pandemic, interest in the genre has blown up like Chucky at the end of...

African Music Heavyweights Fally Ipupa, Simi, and Diamond Platnumz Drop Unity Anthem “Smarta with Data”

In an unprecedented fusion of star power, Congolese rhumba maestro Fally Ipupa, Nigeria’s soulful songstress Simi, and Tanzanian bongo flava king Diamond Platnumz have joined forces for “Smarta with Data,” a pan-African anthem blending linguistic...

Norma Mngoma caught in a lie during tell-all interview, exposing ex-hubby Malusi Gigaba

Norma Mngoma's tell-all interview on Showmax's Untied shone a light on her tumultuous marriage to former minister Malusi Gigaba Mngoma made a few explosive revelations about her ex-husband, including his alleged similarity to US rapper P Diddy A...