The ASA’s Soul of Africa Showcase Celebrates African Culture Through Music, Dance, and Fashion

Vibrant. Eye-opening. Energetic. Those were the words students used to describe the Soul of Africa Showcase, an event held by the African Student Association (ASA) on Friday, April 11, in the University Center auditorium. The ASA is a student...

FROM THE PUBLISHER | Congo, Mr. Brannan, and the value of failure

I’ve been told recently that I write too many columns about tennis. I’ve also heard I write too many about K-State sports. And of course I hear that I write too many liberal ones – which proves I’m in cahoots with the left – and also too many...

Bail for Congolese man accused of Zanzou nightclub assaults

A 41-year-old Congolese man arrested in connection with the Zanzou nightclub assault was granted R10,000 bail by the Pretoria magistrate's court on Wednesday. “He is facing eight counts of compelled sexual assault and six counts of assault with...

Wirral art gallery named as having one of the best museum cafes in UK

The café at Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight was has been named as one of the best museum cafés in the UK according The Guardian. The café, which was one of nine North West cafes mentioned out of 50 across the UK, was praised for its...

R10k bail for Congolese bouncer in Zanzou nightclub assault case

Cape Town – A Congolese national arrested in connection with the Zanzou nightclub assault case in Pretoria has been granted R10,000 bail. He was arrested in March after videos surfaced showing young men being sexually violated by bouncers at the...

Jaden and Willow Smith: Sibling Duo Redefine Anime Representation with N LITE Productions

Entertainment’s most creative family is once again stepping into new territory. Jaden and Willow Smith, known for transforming music, fashion, and performance art, are now turning their attention to anime. The siblings are collaborating with N...

Fondation Cartier’s new home opens in Paris, in a prized spot facing the Louvre

Vivian Song Paris, France (CNN) — After a years-long renovation project, the Fondation Cartier art museum will open its doors on Saturday to its new home, opposite the Louvre in Paris. While little has changed externally, the stately 19th-century...

The many musical and rhythmic hats of Eric Burt

By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer The award that Eric Burt was presented at the 2024 Satchmo SummerFest for his 30 years as a stage manager at French Quarter Festival’s productions reads: “Making the Music Happy.” When the honor was...

Kwale: Congolese man allegedly killed in hotel, body found next to shore

Musician Baby Koyane Ngoto was allegedly dragged from the hotel where he was staying in Diani, Kwale county, before being killed, and his body was left near the shore The 29-year-old's family appealed for justice from the government of Kenya to...

Striking street art from around the world and the creative artists behind it

Street art, guerrilla art, independent art—whatever you want to call it—there’s no doubt that bold, bright and interesting works of art really do help liven up public spaces for the better. What’s more, according to Art Fund, spending time looking...

United Islands Festival is Back. In May, it Will Bring a Hundred Musical Discoveries

Prague’s festival season will kick off on Štvanice Island, where the next edition of the traditional United Islands festival will take place from May 1st to 3rd. Over three days, it will offer a musical showcase full of the best domestic and...

Congolese president reshuffles military

Congolese president reshuffles military GOMA, Congo -- Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has replaced the armed forces chief and several other top officers in a major reshuffle while the military battles rebels in the country's eastern region,...

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2025: Full line-up as 47th year kicks off

Lamarotte Jazz band from the Netherlands jazzing through the streets of Kinsale for the Guinness Kinsale Jazz Festival. (Image: John Allen) The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will once again light up Cork this October Bank Holiday Weekend for its...

Despair and sadness follow death of Malian musical great Amadou

Friends, family and fans flocked in mourning to the home of Malian music star Amadou Bagayoko on Saturday a day after he died aged 70, AFP reporters saw. One half of the husband-and-wife duo Amadou & Mariam, the Grammy-nominated blind guitarist...

Francis Atwoli asks Ruto's govt to regulate social media: "Hata China hukuna Wha...

Central Organisation of Trade Union (COTU) Francis Atwoli called for censorship on social media to ensure the content aligns with state policies Atwoli asked President William Ruto's administration to apply social media regulation like China...

Congo replaces top military chief amid eastern conflict

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has replaced the armed forces chief and several other top military officers in a major reshuffle amid the ongoing fight against rebels in the country's eastern region, state media announced late Thursday. The...

From milk runs to music records seniors share stories with students

( 60 ) Date Start time End time Event name Event description Location Cost Website link Event contact phone Event contact email Category (Maximum of 4 categories) Terms and conditions Name Email Phone 1. Saturday 17 May 2025...

Malian music legend Amadou Bagayoko Dies at 70

Malian singer Amadou Bagayoko passed away on April 4 at the age of 70 due to an illness, as confirmed by his family. Amadou Bagayoko, who, alongside his wife, formed the iconic blind musical duo Amadou & Mariam, passed away on Friday in Bamako at...

If you think the new work rules for SNAP benefits don’t apply to you, let the state know soon

People scan the offerings at the First Congo Food Justice Ministry in April. Photo by Andrea Morales / MLK50 The federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act added veterans, homeless people and others to the growing number of individuals who must work to...

Can anyone catch Arsenal?

We are 24 per cent of the way through the 2025-26 Premier League season and one team look to be a cut above the rest so far. That side are Arsenal, currently four points clear of second-placed Bournemouth and five ahead of Tottenham Hotspur and...