Bolanle Austen-Peters, the Nigerian theatre, film and cultural-enterprise founder, has been honoured with the ASP Architect of Culture Award at the Africa Soft Power Gala & Awards 2026 in Nairobi, in recognition of more than two decades of work building the institutional foundations of modern Nigerian theatre. The award was presented by H.E. Zainab Hawa…
UCT’s professor Liesl Zühlke has won the L’Oréal-UNESCO International Science Award. (Photo: supplied) University of Cape Town (UCT) professor Liesl Zühlke has been selected as the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award laureate for Africa and the Arab States, recognising her work in cardiac and cardiovascular science, particularly among children and underserved communities….
New York Knicks use an explosive third quarter to take a 2-0 lead over Cleveland in the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Published On 22 May 202622 May 2026 Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA…
Rep. Andy Barr, riding an endorsement from President Donald Trump, has won the Republican primary in the race for retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat in Kentucky, NBC News projects. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Barr, a seven-term congressman, prevailed over former state Attorney General Daniel…
VIENNA — Bulgaria triumphed on Saturday night at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, held under the shadow of controversy over the continued participation of Israel. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The win by Dara was an upset. Her song, “Bangaranga,” is an upbeat dance-pop banger…
NewsFeed A documentary exposing Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s hospitals and the killing of 1,700 Palestinian medics won Best Current Affairs at the BAFTAs. During the acceptance speech, filmmakers criticised the BBC for initially funding the film but dropping it, accusing the broadcaster of censorship. Published On 11 May 202611 May 2026 Click here to share…
Kume Luvhani, co-founder and director of Vaxowave, presenting the 2026 Tech Entrepreneur Award to eFama co-founder Pretty Kubyane. Pretty Kubyane, co-founder of eFama, has been named the winner of the Wired4Women Tech Entrepreneur Award, recognising her role in building a digital platform that connects farmers directly with buyers. Launched in 2023, eFama is a marketplace…
With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in the Bulgarian parliament.
Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.
The longtime ruler, in power since 1999, has secured 97 percent of the vote, according to official results. Published On 11 Apr 202611 Apr 2026 Djibouti’s longtime President Ismail Omar Guelleh has claimed a landslide victory in the country’s latest elections, ushering in his sixth consecutive term in the Horn of Africa country. Guelleh secured…
