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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...
Usyk retains top spot, Joshua out of top 10
Ajagba maintains 10th place in latest Ring boxing ranking Nigeria’s world heavyweight boxing title prospect, Efe Ajagba, retained his position as the 10th best fighter in the category in the latest Ring Magazine rankings, but there is no place for...
Get an inside look at San Antonio’s newest event venue: The Ralston at San Antonio Zoo
SAN ANTONIO – The Ralston, the San Antonio Zoo’s new event venue, is now open. The venue features a ballroom with telescoping doors that can open to a balcony overlooking the Lion and new Congo Falls exhibit at the Zoo. View from the balcony of...
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...
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...
Congolese pastor donates foodstuff to Kasarani children's home: "Share with your...
Bishop Charles Motondo sent donations to Total Rehabilitation Centre, Kasarani, spreading joy with food donations Donations, including unga, were delivered by Andrew Awili and Nailantei Kenga on his behalf Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the preacher...
Atwoli calls on gov't to regulate social media amid growing misuse concerns
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli. Photo/courtesy The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has called for the government to regulate social media use countrywide to tackle the growing misuse of digital...
'Not a flight risk': Congolese man released on bail in Zanzou nightclub torture case
The 41-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the torture incidents at the Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria has been released on R10,000 bail. The accused man, who cannot be named as per court order because identity parades are still being...
New Music Reviews (3/31)
Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. These reviews help our DJs decide on what they want to play. See what we added this week below...
AFC/M23 warns of retaliation if Congolese army attacks persist in Walikale
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...
Lucía Duque’s work featured in new art exhibition
Special to The Clinton Courier Area residents will have the opportunity to visit an upcoming art exhibition by Clinton artist Lucía Duque, formerly of Spain. Duque recently completed a mural in the Main Street Clinton Boulevard District. Opening...
Laura Linney's 10 Best Movies And TV Shows
The best Laura Linney movies and TV shows include several award-winning films and one of the best TV series of the last decade. Linney studied acting at the Julliard School and made her New York stage debut in 1990. She then got some early movie...
Congo replaces top military chief and other senior officers as fighting in its east rages on
Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congolese state media says 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...
Several fundraisers underway in New Orleans to help Jamaica recover
With a Category 5 hurricane expected to make landfall in Jamaica, people in New Orleans are stepping in to help. Several fundraisers are underway to assist in recovery efforts."It's putting boots on the ground and money in the back to get...
New music this week (part 1): Songs from Netta, Barbara Pravi, Katarsis and more
The Eurovision 2025 season is now in full swing and no doubt fans will have the songs from this year’s contest on repeat until we crown a winner in May. But that doesn’t mean we forget about the artists from past contests – they’re still bringing...
Trump in Japan says seven jets shot down in Pakistan-India war
ISLAMABAD - United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that seven “brand new, beautiful” jets were shot down during a brief Pakistan-India aerial combat in May, saying his threat to halt trade with both countries helped end four-day...
Congo receives EIB funding for digital transformation
The Republic of Congo will receive €36m ($37m) from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and €15m from the European Union (EU) to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. The funding will catalyze Congo’s National Digital Transition Plan,...
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...
Congo Airways back from the brink?
In July the government announced the renewal of Congo Airways' fleet with the acquisition of three Airbus A320s and - according to government spokesman Patrick Muyaya (minister of communication and media} - this will enable the airline ‘…to...