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  Throughout history, many conquerors or colonizers have taken treasures back to their homelands as part of their expansions. Sometimes it was done to fund their wars, other times these items were just considered novelties. Regrettably, many of these objects were lost or ruined for example thousands of mummies were …

Not even the country with Africa’s top mobile internet speed is close to the global average. This is according to the 2022 Speedtest Global Index published by US-based internet speed analysis firm Ookla. South Africa, the continent’s internet speed leader—with an average mobile internet download speed of 68.9 megabits per …

With architectural ambition, amongst others transformed to reality, Dubai keeps attracting attention and the Nollywood quartet believes Africa, known for its natural resources and culture, can excel in tourism if it takes a cue from the most populated city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Known as ‘Dubai Girls’, the …

A crucial component of the rhythmic family of musical instruments is the drum. Drums are often battered with the hand, one or two sticks with or without padding, or both. Different sticks can be used, depending on the type of drum and the desired sound. They could be brushes, wooden …

After a year-long family feud, Misuzulu ka Zwelithini has been crowned Zulu king in a traditional ceremony in South Africa. The 48-year-old is the son of the previous king, but some royals had argued he was not the rightful heir and that the late king’s will was in fact forged. …

An ambassador for Qatar 2022 World Cup for Africa, Samuel Eto’o, has expressed optimism of an Africa country winning the world cup in Qatar. Speaking to Nana Aba Anamoah on StarrFM, the football legend said he is unable to mention specifically which African country will bring home the surprise. “Ghana …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the prize monies for the Africa Super League scheduled to start in August 2023. On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Tanzania, CAF at the Ordinary General Assembly launched the Africa Super League while revealing the money package that comes with participation in …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been listed as the third highest-paid president in West Africa. According to a Business Insider report, Akufo-Addo is beaten to the top spot by his Ivorian and Liberian counterparts, Alassane Ouattara and George Manneh Weah respectively. The report which lists the 15 top-earning African …

Sub-Saharan Africa plays a critical role in advancing global priorities to the benefit of Africans and Americans. It has one of the world’s fastest growing populations, largest free trade areas, most diverse ecosystems, and one of the largest regional voting groups in the United Nations (UN). It is impossible to …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday, August 4, 2022, warned African countries against supporting Russia’s aggression on his country, saying the continent had gained little from siding with Moscow. Zelensky told a group of African journalists that it was in Africa’s interest to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine because …