No consensus in Benin between majority, opposition
In Benin, the majority and the opposition fell out without reaching consensus again on Monday, the BBC reports. The majority…
Thousands of South Africans march against corruption under Zuma [no comment]
Thousands of protesters, led by South Africa’s largest trade union, embarked on nation-wide protests on Wednesday (September 27) in response…
AFCON 2019: Squirrels of Benin upbeat about future
Beninese arrived in Egypt for an honorable journey, and they left with great hope. It was a beautiful 2019 African…
Hong Kong demonstrators to combine protests with Mid-Autumn celebrations
Protesters in Hong Kong would combine their demonstrations with celebrations to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival over the weekend. Several protests…
DRC's Tshisekedi frees over 700 political prisoners
Felix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of Congo pardoned three prominent political prisoners and 700 regular ones on Wednesday,…
DRC health minister resigns after presidency 'hijacks' Ebola response
Congo’s Health Minister Oly Ilunga resigned from his post Monday to protest the president’s decision to take over management of…
U.N. chief meets DRC president: Ebola, MONUSCO top agenda
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on donor nations to give the money they’ve pledged to fight Ebola on Monday…
Women travel far in tourism [Business Africa]
This year, the World Travel Market Africa wants to see more women take up entrepreneurial roles within the travel and…
Sudanese artists use graffiti to further the revolution
This painting keeps him alive”: Maïssa Omar’s voice chokes when she recalls her son Walid, a demonstrator killed in June…
Campaign for Togo's local elections wraps up
Togolese voters will head to polls on Sunday to elect about 1500 municipal councillors. These councillors will in turn elect…
Sudanese beat internet blackout
Internet users in Sudan have defied all odds to stay connected to the world, despite the military authorities blockage of…
Sea levels threaten Australian mangroves
Swampy, muddy and full of mosquitoes. Mangroves offer an environment not entirely pleasurable for many. But for a mangrove researcher…
Madagascar postpones constitutional referendum
Madagascar has postponed the constitutional referendum that was to be held on May 27.President Andry Rajoelina decided on Thursday to…
TICAD7 event: Elumelu, Kagame, UNICEF boss make case for entrepreneurs
On Day 1 of the ongoing Tokyo International Conference for African Development, TICAD, a strong case has been made for…
Oil find in Oyo could quadruple Congo Republic's output
Two oil companies have discovered the first oil deposit in the northern part of the Republic of Congo. The discovery…
Tunisian Prime Minister submits bid to run for president
Tunisia’s liberal prime minister, Youssef Chahed, will run for president in an early election expected on Sept. 15, he told…
Sudanese celebrate the signing of constitutional declaration deal
Sudanese protesters on Sunday in the capital, Khartoum celebrated after Sudan’s ruling generals and protest leaders signed the constitutional declaration.…
Zimbabwe hikes electricity tariffs in supplementary budget
Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister on Friday announced an increase in electricity tariffs, distribution of food to urban and rural residents among…
Ethiopia's Addis Ababa enforces motorcycle ban despite 'opposition'
The Addis Ababa city administration on Tuesday (July 9) commenced the enforcement of a ban on use of motorcycles in…
The silent disease, in the eyes of a comedian
The streets of Pointe Noire, the economic city of the Republic of Congo. This is a normal day just like…
Black dolls for black kids [Culture]
Do you want dolls that look like your little black princesses? Dolls that look like them, resonate with them so…
7th Japan-African development conference opens in Yokohama
The 7th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development opened in Yokohama on Wednesday. Japan and African countries…
Kenya's shilling drops to its lowest level in nearly two years
Kenya’s shilling dropped to 104.05 to 20 per dollar on Thursday, its lowest level in almost two years, traders said.*…
Ghana, Nigeria lose former footballers: Agogo and Chiejine
Two football associations in West Africa are mourning two ex players. The Ghana Football Association, GFA; on Thursday confirmed the…
UN: make environment a priority
The United Nations chief environment scientist, Jian Liu has called on nations and individuals to make the environment their number…
AFCON Daily: Senegal and Nigeria secure semis [Episode 12]
Senegal and Nigeria secured their semi-final tickets at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Egypt. Hello and welcome. A moment of…
Algeria's interim president calls for dialogue [The Morning Call]
Algeria’s interim President Abdelkader Bensalah believes elections remain the only democratic solution to end the country’s political crisis. He made…
CAF unveils AFCON 2019 mascot [Football Planet]
Guinea’s U17 side, finalist at this years youth championship have been disqualified from participating in the next two editions of…
Cameroon fines main local telecom companies
The local mobile telecom companies Orange and MTN in Cameroon have been fined over $160 million for failing to pay…
Nigeria marks three-year polio eradication
Nigeria on Wednesday marked three years free of endemic wild polio with health officials saying the nation’s progress in fighting…
Kenya is first African nation to recognise intersex as gender
Kenya has added intersex to the gender options as it undertakes a population census. Kenya thus becomes the first African…
Saints playmakers will have to play bigger roles to help Bridgewater—Cris | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright, Cris Carter and Eric Mangini talk about the New Orleans Saints chances of making the playoffs without quarterback…
Cris Carter believes Browns can beat Rams but Baker has to play better | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright preview the Los Angeles Rams vs. Cleveland Browns Week 3 matchup and explain what it…
Steelers are a talented team without a system under Tomlin — Cris Carter | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Çris Carter discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers lack of offense in Week 1, what quarterback Ben Roethlisberger needs…
Brian Westbrook lays out expectations for Wentz, Eagles vs Falcons Sunday | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Brian Westbrook joins Nick Wright and Chris Canty to preview Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons. #FirstThingsFirst #NFL #CarsonWentz #Eagles #Falcons…
Giants benching Eli Manning should've happened before the season — Nick | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright talk about the New York Giants decision to bench quarterback Eli Manning for quarterback Daniel…
Eagles will have to rely on Carson Wentz to beat Lions — Danny Kanell | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Danny Kanell, Cris Carter, and Nick Wright talk about the Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions Week 3 matchup and what…
Steelers are already thinking about life after Big Ben — Cris Carter | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss Ben Roethlisberger’s season ending injury and whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers are already…
Are Cowboys or Eagles the best team in the NFC East? Nick and Cris decide | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter decide which is the best team in the NFC East between the Dallas Cowboys and…
Ravens have to get off to a fast start to beat the Chiefs — Nick Wright | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter explain how the Baltimore Ravens can beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Nick feels…
Eric Mangini weighs in on Ben Roethlisberger’s future with Steelers | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Eric Mangini joins Cris Carter and Nick Wright to discuss Ben Roethlisberger’s future after suffering a season-ending injury. Mangini shares…
Jalen Ramsey is a special player that would help the Chiefs’ defense | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk about Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey and his request to be traded. Kansas City…
Nick Wright reacts to Brees’ injury, refs make another controversial call | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter discuss Drew Brees suffering a right hand injury in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles…
I wouldn’t be surprised if Chiefs lose to Ravens on Sunday — Nick Wright | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk about the Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs Week 3 matchup and explain how…
Nick and Cris have heated discussion over Eli Manning and Daniel Jones | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter discuss the benching of New York Giants quarterback for quarterback Daniel Jones and if Eli…
Patriots are going to be tough to beat with Josh Gordon and AB — Mangini | NFL | FIRST THING FIRST
Eric Mangini joins Cris Carter and Nick Wright to recap Antonio Brown’s debut with the New England Patriots. Mangini gives…
Cris Carter on Big Ben injury: This is a turning point in this franchise | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss reports Ben Roethlisberger suffered injury to his right elbow Sunday. Cris strongly believes this…
Exclusive ESPN Digital Shows and Content Now Available on Facebook
ESPN and Facebook have entered into a new agreement that brings exclusive digital shows and content to Facebook Watch. At…
ESPN Digital in August: Ninth Consecutive Month of Record-Setting Reach in a Given Month
To share: http://bit.ly/2meTtpO 89.0 Million Monthly Unique Visitors in August, +42% Over No. 2 ESPN App Ranked No. 1 U.S.…
ACC Network Set for Unprecedented ACC Women’s Basketball Coverage for the 2019-20 Season
60 Total Women’s Basketball Games on ACCN Double and Tripleheaders Thursday and Sunday Conference Rivalries Featured ACC Network (ACCN), the…
“Always Late with Katie Nolan” Returns for Second Season; Makes Linear TV Debut Thursday on ESPN2
ESPN’s “Always Late with Katie Nolan,” a late-night sports comedy show, will return for its second season and make its…
For the Love of Sneakerheads Everywhere, SneakerCenter Drops on ESPN+
Series uncovers sneaker culture across sports, entertainment and more Hosted by ESPN reporter Cassidy Hubbarth Directed by award-winning filmmaker and…
Jayhawks at No. 12 Longhorns Slated for LHN’s Football Lineup this October
Longhorn Network, the 24-hour network devoted to the University of Texas, will televise the Longhorns’ Big 12 matchup against Kansas…
‘black-ish’ Renewed for 6th Season, ‘mixed-ish’ Spin-Off Coming Soon
Fans of black-ish can now rest easy knowing the series has been renewed by ABC for a sixth season. The…
The Spirit of Warning | Afro
By the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan I have dedicated my life to truth and to the service of a suffering…
Eris Baker Talks Embracing Her Own ‘Black Girl Magic’ Through Fashion
This Is Us actress Eris Baker, 13, is phenomenal on-screen, but could the budding star also be ready to take…
AKA Raises $1 Million for HBCUs in One Day, Announces Collaboration with the Black Press of America
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia For the second year in a row, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the…
Michelle Obama, Janelle Monáe, Tom Hanks Team Up for Voter Registration PSA • EBONY
Former first lady Michelle Obama wants people to get out to vote in the 2018 midterm elections, and she’s teamed…
How Millennials Are Expanding The Gaming Industry
By Destiny Royston, Special to The New Tri-State Defender The gaming industry is expanding, and millennials are the driving force.…
‘Empire’ Airs First Gay Black Wedding in TV History
Jussie Smollett‘s Empire character, Jamal, became the first gay and Black man to get married on a primetime show on…