Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent’s rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a vibrant campaign that celebrated what it means to be Malawian. Under the theme “We’re in…
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joined African leaders, policymakers, diplomats and development partners in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, for the Africa Liberation Day celebration that kicked off the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Monday, May 25. Themed “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve Agenda 2063,” the…
TODAY’S MASS SIMPLIFIED | Catholic congregations unite in celebration of faith, hope, and community Pope Leo XIV leads prayer vigil for peace in the world at St. Peter’s Basilica. PHOTO/The Vatican. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Today, Catholics around the world gathered in churches, from small village chapels to towering cathedrals, to celebrate a Mass that…
The 2025 matric results are in. Top achievers have been photographed. Headlines have declared success. And if you believe the numbers, South African education is thriving. But there’s a figure that didn’t make the announcements: 51%. That’s South Africa’s throughput rate, the percentage of children who start grade 1 and make it through to matric….
Crans-Montana, Switzerland — A fire at a crowded bar in the Swiss Alps during New Year’s Eve celebrations killed about 40 people and left 115 injured, many of them seriously, police said Thursday. The blaze tore through a bar called Le Constellation in the Alpine ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana, Switzerland. “More than a hundred people…
A fruit shop owner who risked his life to disarm one of the gunmen during an antisemitic terror attack in Australia’s Bondi Beach is being hailed a hero for his actions. Authorities said two gunmen, a 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son, killed at least 15 people and wounded many more during a Hanukkah celebration…
Ana Faguy and Christal HayesLos Angeles California Highway Patrol Officers took photos of the damage from shrapnel that they said rained down like pebbles from the sky Shrapnel from artillery that was detonated during celebrations for the US Marine Corps hit at least two vehicles on a California highway on Saturday, officials have said. The…
Kenyan actress, social advocate and media personality, Catherine Kamau (Kate Actress), has been appointed Global Goodwill Ambassador for the new Bill Gates & Friends social movement, set to launch later this month in the United States. In this landmark role tied to the Bill Gates 70th Birthday Campaign, Catherine will represent Africa on the global…
Three people, including a child and a woman in a wheelchair, were injured Monday when a minivan drove on streets closed for a Native American festival in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. City spokesperson Michelle Moyer said the people were hospitalized in unknown condition. The incident happened on the final day of an annual three-day celebration, Kipona Festival,…
The tournament kicked off on August 12 in Angola. Africa’s premier basketball event brought together the continent’s 16 top national teams and instantly gained momentum, captivating millions of fans across different countries. In partnership with FIBA, 1xBet, the best sports betting site is closely following the action. AfroBasket has a rich history, dating back to…
