Nairobi — US billionaire venture capitalist and Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper has highlighted Africa’s potential to leapfrog traditional financial systems as Nairobi prepares to host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 from October 15 to 17. Speaking with Africa Blockchain Festival founder Olubunmi Fabanwo ahead of the event, Draper said Africa’s growing adoption of digital assets,…
The inaugural LA Jazz Festival — which promised music stars such as John Legend and Janelle Monáe performing across Los Angeles — was abruptly called off last week, leaving scores of artists and vendors seemingly out of luck and unable to recover upfront costs they had to invest. The festival’s website simply said Monday, “updated…
World Star Records has announced the 2026 edition of the Euro-Africa International Music and Cultural Festival, an initiative aimed at strengthening cultural diplomacy and cooperation between Africa and Europe through music and the arts. The festival will be held under the theme: ‘Promoting Cultural Diplomacy, Peace, Unity and Development Through Music.’ At a press conference…
A loaded ghost gun was recovered at the scene of a deadly Seattle shooting over the weekend, police said Tuesday as they continue to search for a possible third suspect. The weapon was found on a 15-year-old who is suspected of being one of the shooters at the Bite of Seattle food festival Sunday, where…
Seattle police say they now believe at least three people were involved in a fatal shooting at a food festival on Sunday. Police initially said two suspects were thought to have been shooting at each other at the annual Bite of Seattle food festival at the Space Needle – one of the city’s most popular…
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At least two people were killed and four more wounded after a shootout occurred at a street festival in Toronto, Canada, authorities said. The Toronto Police Service had initially described the incident as an active shooter situation. However, in a news conference late Saturday night, Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo clarified that it was…
A runner was gored in the face and many more were fortunate to not be seriously injured during a chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival on Saturday. The six bulls and accompanying steers charged through crowds of thrill-seekers who packed the narrow street course in Pamplona. The huge animals knocked down bodies to…
At least 12 people were shot Saturday when gunmen, possibly aiming for each other, opened fire near a summer festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Gunfire erupted just after 5:30 p.m. near the Old West End Festival in Toledo by…
Does the absence of African films in the main competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival point to a glass ceiling? Or is African cinema still slowly but surely finding its way to the top table? The absence of African-made films among the 22 contenders for this year’s Palme d’Or might suggest African filmmakers are…
