Brazilians retrace their African roots using DNA tests
More than half of Brazil's population is Black, but most have no idea of their precise origins. They only know the broad outlines of their history and the fact that their African…
Will the coronavirus mean failure for African startups?
African startups have on average a roughly 50% chance of making it, according to a report. But country figures differ significantly, and the ongoing COVID-19 scare could hurt the continent's entrepreneurs.…
Fearful of elephant attacks, some in Botswana cheer hunting’s return
Botswana has just announced the lifting of the ban on elephant hunting, a highly criticized international measure rooted in the many human-animal conflicts in this rural southern African country.…
From Kigali to the international catwalk
African fashion is on the rise! But at an international level, it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Rwandan designer Joselyne Umutoniwase hopes to make her mark as she takes her first…
African migrants rebuild Casablanca camp after fire
Hundreds of African migrants who lost their shelters in Morocco's biggest city during a fire are rebuilding their camp.…
Why Africa’s CEOs are optimistic about the continent’s investment outlook
Across the African continent, governments are introducing reforms to improve the ease of doing business, and all the while foreign investment is growing. Africa Investment Horizons was at the Africa CEO Forum…
FEC approves agreement on African free trade
FEC approves agreement on African free trade.…
Black Panther cast talks power of fashion in New York
Marvel Studios transported New York fashionistas on Monday (February 13) to the mythical African nation of Wakanda where its highly-anticipated Superhero movie "Black Panther" takes place.…
Museum of African art in USA exhibits African artefacts
Museum of African art in the USA exhibits African artefacts.…
U.S. ambassador to Panama resigns, says cannot serve Trump
U.S. Ambassador to Panama John Feeley, a career diplomat and former Marine Corps helicopter pilot, has resigned, saying he no longer felt able to serve President Donald Trump. U.S. officials say it…
Puerto Rico’s governor calls Trump’s comment “S-H-I-T-T-Y”
Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rossello says Trump's comments about Haitian and African immigrants are "S-H-I-T-T-Y."…