Africa: Notable Deaths of 2024 – – Honouring Lives and Legacies That Helped Shape History
[Daily Maverick] This year, we bid farewell to extraordinary figures who shaped history through their courage, creativity, and contributions. From Tony Heard’s fearless journalism and Connie Chiume’s cultural brilliance to Dingaan Thobela’s legendary b…
Uganda: Ugandan Comedy Group Wins Trump Jr’s Praise With Skit On Assassination Attempt
[Nile Post] The group, renowned for their creative online skits, recreated the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
Africa: Good News You May Have Missed in 2024
[UNDP] From rewriting harmful narratives to keeping forests intact, meet some of the people fighting for a peaceful and sustainable planet
Africa: ‘New Quest Unlocked’ – UN Experts Counter Extremism in Gaming Spaces
[UN News] As millions unwrap new gaming devices this holiday season, UN experts are warning that these digital playgrounds need next-generation protection against extremist exploitation.
Zimbabwe: Miss World SA Jets Off to Dubai for Training
[The Herald] At just 18 years old, Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg is set to make history as the youngest competitor at the Miss World pageant taking place in India in March 2025.
Sudan: Alecso Affirms Its Support and Backing for Registering Sudanese Cultural Files On the World Cultural Heritage List
[SNA] Portsudan — The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) affirmed its support and backing for Sudan’s efforts in the fields of culture, education, technology, scientific research for heritage and registering Sudanes…
Nigeria: Real Reason Netflix Re-Considered Its Approach in Nigerian Market – AY Comedian
[Premium Times] AY also revealed the most significant challenge Netflix encountered in its dealings in the country and the peculiarity of the Nigerian market.
Uganda: Who Is Canadian-Ugandan Rapper Lanie Banks?
[Independent (Kampala)] Right from his childhood days in Mbale in eastern Uganda, Micheal Osings aka Lanie Banks, always involved himself in karaoke, dancing scripts and song writing. Even when he moved to Canada, he joined the Sunday school choir head…
South Africa: Triggerfish and UNESCO Partner to Empower African Women in Animation
[Triggerfish] Cape Town-based Triggerfish, Africa’s leading animation studio, has teamed up with UNESCO to launch a groundbreaking initiative to advance women in the African animation industry. Titled “The Creator Labs”, this historic collaboration see…
Nigeria: Netflix Has Not Left Nigeria, Ignore Social Media Posts Claiming Otherwise
[Africa Check] Netflix has not left Nigeria, ignore social media posts claiming otherwise