By AP In Kakamega Country, bullfighting is more than just a tradition; it also contributes to the economy and promotes social solidarity. It’s match day in western Kenya’s Kakamega County, locally known as the home of bullfighting, where two bulls are brought to face off in a dusty arena as thousands cheer. The derby is a rematch between a relative newcomer bull Shakahola, named after the forest where more than 400 people linked to a cult died in 2023, and another named Promise that has been a longtime favorite, losing only a few matches in over 10 years. The bullfighting…
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Aliko Dangote has reignited his battle with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, accusing the regulator of allowing “unethical” fuel imports that undermine local refining. Dangote argues that continued imports, despite his refinery’s growing capacity, threaten Nigeria’s downstream sector and violate the Petroleum Industry Act. The dispute escalated as he personally alleged that the regulator’s chief used public funds for his children’s foreign education, calling it “economic sabotage.” The authority insists that imports remain necessary to cover supply gaps, citing recent data showing that demand still outpaces domestic output. Analysts warn the dispute risks destabilizing a sector just finding its…
For seven days in Ghana, young Black professionals from around the world stepped into an experience that blended leadership, service, and cultural connection. GLF25 Ghana, led by the Young Black Leadership Alliance, offered more than travel. It created space for reflection, action, and shared purpose across borders. Designed for YBLA YoPros, the experience brought together leadership development, professional growth, and hands-on service. Participants followed focused leadership tracks, engaged with local communities, and explored Ghana’s history and contemporary life. From Accra to surrounding communities, the journey emphasized learning by doing and leading with intention. A vision shaped by purpose At the…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin’s demands in peace talks. Speaking at an annual meeting with top military officers on Wednesday, he said Moscow would prefer to achieve its goals and “eliminate the root causes of the conflict” by diplomatic means. But he said that “if the opposing side and its foreign patrons refuse to engage in substantive dialogue, Russia will achieve the liberation of its historical lands by military means”. US President Donald Trump is…
Lagos has turned its streets into open-air galleries with the launch of its first Street Art Festival, celebrating the city’s energy, diversity, and ambition. Titled “Legendary Lagos: City of Dreams,” the festival brings together 12 artists—mostly Nigerian—to create large-scale murals and graffiti across Lagos. Organizers say the aim is to move art beyond galleries and place it directly in people’s daily lives, using creativity to spark dialogue and social change. The artworks capture the city’s unique spirit, from Lithuanian artist Andrey Adno’s depiction of Lagos’s frenetic energy to local talent HK Locks’s celebration of its unifying hustle and diversity. The works reflect…
“The amount of resilience that I have seen in Sudan is phenomenally higher compared to the other countries that I worked in. You see misery everywhere, and when you ask someone, ‘How are you?’ they say ‘Alhamdulillah’ [Praise be to God],” Mercy Corps’ Country Director for Sudan, Kadry Furany, told OkayAfrica earlier this year. 2025 has been a devastating year for Sudan. Words cannot begin to describe the loss and pain, and yet Sudanese people have not given up. Musicians and activists like Mustafa and the team behind Nile Nights are continuing to fundraise. Journalists like Yousra Elbagir, Hiba Morgan, and Sara Elhassan are constantly reporting. The community has not…
By Africanews In a significant development in the long-running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the rebel coalition Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has announced a conditional withdrawal of its fighters from the strategic city of Uvira in South Kivu province. The move follows intense international pressure, particularly from the United States and other partners urging all parties to uphold recently brokered peace arrangements and avoid further bloodshed. In a written statement on social media, the AFC/M23 said the pullback from Uvira is a “trust-building measure” intended to support ongoing negotiations under the Doha peace framework, where Congolese authorities and rebel representatives have been engaged in…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP United Nations peacekeepers in Sudan mourned six of their own on Monday at a ceremony in Kadugli. The fallen peacekeepers were killed in a drone strike on their base in the central Kordofan region. All of the victims were Bangladeshi nationals, the UN said, serving in its UNISFA security force for Abyei. Their remains were returned to Bangladesh following the ceremony. The UN condemned the attack. “In the statement, the Secretary-General underscored that attacks targeting United Nations peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law, and he reminds all parties to the conflict of their…
By Agencies A court ruling is expected on Tuesday in the high-profile legal battle between Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappé, following months of escalating financial and contractual disputes. The case, examined by an industrial court in Paris, centres on alleged unpaid wages and bonuses. Mbappé, who did not attend the hearing, initially claimed he was owed 55 million euros but has since raised his demand to more than 260 million euros. His legal team argues that his fixed-term contract should be reclassified as a permanent one, which would entitle him to compensation for unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, bonuses…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP South Sudan’s government has grounded four aircraft registered under the United Nations mission there, alleging that they were used for illegal surveillance and smuggling, which the U.N. denied. South Sudan’s foreign minister, Monday Semaya Kumba, said a government committee was examining the aircraft after intelligence reports raised security concerns, and two were found with advanced surveillance and intelligence recording systems. U.N. mission spokesperson Priyanka Chowdhury said Monday that all air assets are used “solely in support of our mandate to help protect civilians and support lasting peace in South Sudan.” She said the U.N. mission…