Africa: Destination Uganda Wins ‘Best in Show–Africa’ At 2026 New York Travel & Adventure Show

Africa: Destination Uganda Wins ‘Best in Show–Africa’ At 2026 New York Travel & Adventure Show

New York — Destination Uganda has won the “Best in Show – Africa” award for its immersive and experiential showcase at the Travel & Adventure Show. Uganda’s participation strategically positioned the country as “The Pearl of Africa” through engaging and interactive experiences, including tastings of Uganda’s premium coffee and Uganda Waragi, virtual reality showcases of…

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More South Africans use Bitcoin to ‘state-proof’ themselves

More South Africans use Bitcoin to ‘state-proof’ themselves

Some governments may in future enforce restrictions, tax implications, or bans on Bitcoin usage, warn experts. As global economic pressures persist and digital innovation reshapes financial infrastructure, Bitcoin has emerged in South Africa not only as an investment asset but increasingly as a practical financial tool. From individual savers hedging against currency uncertainty, to merchants…

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Africa: Destination Uganda Wins ‘Best in Show–Africa’ At 2026 New York Travel & Adventure Show

Africa: Gospel Cinema Launches Film Project to Strengthen Christian Filmmaking in Africa

Abuja — Gospel Cinema International has launched the Africa Gospel Film Project (AGFP), a new initiative aimed at building capacity among Christian filmmakers across Africa and expanding the continent’s presence in the global faith-based film industry. The project, described as a multi-year programme, is designed to combine professional filmmaking training with spiritual development and access…

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Africa: Destination Uganda Wins ‘Best in Show–Africa’ At 2026 New York Travel & Adventure Show

Africa: CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers’ Towels After Afcon Controversy

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has hinted that the body may move to review existing regulations guiding the use of towels by goalkeepers, following the controversy that trailed their use during the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The controversy came to light during the semi-final…

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Colombia security forces kill 5 members of top cocaine cartel days before country’s president meets with Trump

Colombia security forces kill 5 members of top cocaine cartel days before country’s president meets with Trump

Colombian security forces killed five members of the country’s largest drug cartel, including a regional kingpin, the government said Wednesday ahead of a meeting in Washington between presidents Gustavo Petro and Donald Trump. The U.S. leader is set to host his leftist sparring rival Petro at the White House next Tuesday for talks on combatting…

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