ATM Pushes for Name Change from South Africa to Azania, Citing Colonial Legacy
A bold proposal by the African Transformation Movement (ATM) and allied political parties is stirring national debate, as…
Burundi at 63: Honoring the Past, Celebrating a Nation Reborn
On July 1, 1962, the sun rose on a free Burundi for the first time. After decades of…
A Nation Reunited: Celebrating Somalia’s Independence and the Unyielding Spirit of Unity
On July 1, 1960, two distant territories British Somaliland in the north and Italian Somaliland in the south…
The Day Rwanda Stood Tall: Remembering Independence and Reclaiming Unity
On July 1, 1962, a new type of sound filled the Rwandan hills: the joyous chants of a…
What Freedom Means Today: Djibouti’s Search for Sovereignty in an Urban Age
By Genevieve Azelama A Nation Once Bound, Now Building On the 27th of June, 1977, Djiboutians broke from…
The Flag, the Lamba, and the Flame: Madagascar’s Symbols of Sovereignty and Struggle
By Genevieve Azelama On June 26 each year, Madagascar glows; the entire nation and its people glow with…
The Night the Nation Was Born: Reliving Mozambique’s First Independence Day, June 25, 1975
By Genevieve Azelama June 25, 1975, was a night soaked in rain, revolution, and the climax of Portuguese…
Matmata: Where Earth Meets Legacy Beneath the Sandstone Sky
By Genevieve Azelama Africans’ innovative adaptability has always been a gold star on the continent and its people,…
Barkcloth and the Sacred Tree: Uganda’s Ancient Fabric of Identity
By Genevieve Azelama The Barkcloth of Southern Uganda is a soft and supple material that carries strength and…
The Queen Who Gave Everything: How Abla Pokou’s Sacrifice Shaped a People
By Genevieve Azelama This is the legend of Queen Pokou, a tale older than the drums of Baoulé…
BEYOND THE MAP BOTSWANA Discover Fascinating Facts About Botswana
Botswana, nestled in the Southern region of Africa, is a vibrant nation that is celebrated for its democratic…
Inkosi of Innovation: The Ashanti Kings and Their Pre-Colonial Gold Economy
By Genevieve Azelama Long before the advent of Europeans, the rivers and the lands of the Ashanti Kingdom…
Pharaohs and Algorithms: How Egypt Is Blending AI with Archaeology
By Genevieve Azelama Ancient Egypt and its people have always been shrouded in mystery and evoked a sense…
AI in the Classroom: How South Africa is Incorporating Tech to Reach Young Minds.
By Genevieve Azelama It is fair to say AI is revolutionizing the world around us in every sector,…
Afrobeats Icon Wizkid Makes Film Festival Debut at 2025 Tribeca Film Festival
Afrobeats music icon Wizkid has made his film festival debut with the documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, which premiered at the…
The Forgotten Island of Lake Turkana: Life in East Africa’s Otherworldly Desert Sea.
By Genevieve Azelama From remarkable turquoise waters, volcanic rocks, arid plains, and a completely remote and enigmatic Lake…
The Tokoloshe: Mischievous and Malevolent Spirit of the Zulu Night
By Genevieve Azelama It is said that strange things are always at foot when the sun dies down,…
BEYOND THE MAP: Discover Fascinating Facts About Benin Republic.
By Genevieve Azelama Benin Republic, a West African nation, blessed with a bountiful wellspring of cultural and historical…
Carved in Clay: Morocco’s Millennia-Old Pottery Tradition Still Shaping Identity
By Genevieve Azelama Its history dates back to the indigenous Berber people and draws unique influence from Morocco’s…
YarnGPT: The Nigerian Voice Model Redefining AI Speech Technology
by Genevieve Azelama The AI revolution is here with multiple AI-powered tools and bots aimed at providing solutions…
Silicon Savannah Rising: How Nairobi is growing into East Africa’s Innovation Capital
By Genevieve Azelama In the heart of East Africa, lies Nairobi, where a new chapter for the continent…
Beyond One Independence: Honoring South Africa’s Twin Pillars of Freedom
By Genevieve Azelama On May 31st, 1961, South Africa severed ties with the British monarchy and declared itself…
Solar Nation: How Africa is Powering Up Off-Grid.
There has been a major push for renewable energy, or any energy source that can power our world…
Cherished from Birth: How African Cultures Celebrate Their Children
In Africa, where customs and rhythms coexist peacefully with the natural world, children are not just born; rather,…
HOW AFRICAN STARTUPS ARE DISRUPTING GLOBAL SPACES.
In recent years, many global markets have noticed a wave of innovative disruption led front and center by…
The Unifiers: African Heroes Who Dreamt Beyond Borders.
One of the major historical points of colonial rule in Africa was the Berlin conference held between 1884…
Beyond the Map: Fascinating Facts About Angola You Never Knew
Most people may associate Angola with post-colonial history or oil wealth. But beneath the news headlines is a…
Screen Unity: The Rise of Pan-African Storytelling in Film and Media
The art of African storytelling has always been a reflection of the diverse and unique perspectives of the…
Made in Africa: Local Manufacturing on the Rise.
The African continent is beyond rich in resources and for years has been a resource hub for the…
Beats Without Borders: The Role of Music in African Unity
Music has always been a powerful and dynamic conveyor of the unique cultural history and tradition of every…
Beyond the Map: Fascinating Facts About Algeria You Never Knew
With ancient Roman ruins, exquisite architecture, and the golden dunes of the Sahara, the African nation of Algeria…
Flat-bodied Gecko Native to South Africa Rediscovered after 34 Years
Researchers have discovered a type of gecko thought to have been extinct for over 30 years in a…
Spice & Smoke: African Street Foods Every Tourist Must Try
The beauty of African street food is a true reflection of the beauty and brilliance of the African…