Eight young spellers tie for top place at US spelling bee
For the first time in the US spelling bee history, eight young spellers have tied for top place and the top prize of US$50000. Subscribe to our channel here: ……
Singapore's PUB releases emotional Hari Raya short film on kinship
Singapore’s national water agency PUB has released a short film entitled Kinship in celebration of Hari Raya Puasa. It is part of PUB’s year-long water … source
US-China trade war: Taiwan braces for impact of US ban on Huawei
As one of the key suppliers to Huawei, Taiwan is bracing for the ripple effect from the US ban on Chinese firm Huawei. If the ban kicks in, it is…
Who owns the Jollof rice? [The Morning Call]
The Jollof rice is a popular delicacy in West Africa, also widely known outside the continent. The battle of who makes the best Jollof rice has been going on for…
Kinshasa celebrates Congo Fashion Week [no comment]
Stylists and designers gathered in Kinshasa, the capital of the DR Congo for the sixth edition of the Congo Fashion Week. The annual Congolese fashion event … source
Ivory Coast's economy to grow by 7.4% in the next three years – IMF
Ivory Coast’s economy is expected to grow by an average of 7.4 percent between 2017 and 2020 after reaching 8.5 percent this year, the International Monetary … source
European oil companies shipping dirty fuel in Africa [The Morning Call]
Major European oil companies have been implicated in yet another foul play when it comes to their business in Africa. Companies such as BP, Trafigura, and … source
Youth group draws out skating enthusiasts in Lagos [no comment]
There is a growing interest in skateboarding and rollerblading in Lagos and one organization is working on making it a more recognized sport. It held its first … source
AU passport to encourage intra-Africa tourism?
The African Union passport was launched the last month in Rwanda. Indeed, the launch of this Pan-African document is is to encourage trade and the movement … source
South Africa's students demo intensify
Police in South Africa have dispersed a group of students protesting over high tuition fees as part of a nationwide demonstration. On Tuesday, police used stun … source