Russia 2018 Qualifiers: Africa status update
With the World Cup qualifying stages drawing to a close, Victor Muisyo took us through a look at which African teams will definitely feature in the December draw … source
Akon wants to build ‘Crypto City’ [Sci tech]
American-Senegalese artist Akon has revealed plans to outdoor a new cryptocurrency named after himself called ‘Akoin’ as the central form of exchange. source
Liberia’s vice-president Joseph Boakai seeks to replace Sirleaf [The Morning Call]
Liberia’s outgoing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will step down as Africa’s first female head of state following more than a decade in power. Although she has … source
Africa has over 300 tech hubs, Somalia launches its first [Hi-Tech]
Somalia is launching its first community-based tech innovation hub in the capital Mogadishu this month. The iRise Hub will offer Somali entrepreneurs, … source
Of Gaelic Football and UEFA’s #EqualGame campaign [Sport]
A Nigerian born and former England women’s football team player Eniola Aluko, has been commended by her club Chelsea for “speaking of her experiences” … source
Cameroon releases arrested anglophone activists [The Morning Call]
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has ordered the release and dropping of all charges against arrested leaders of the Anglophone Southwest and Northwest … source
Emmerson Mnangagwa returns to Zimbabwe [The Morning Call]
Zimbabwe’s ousted vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned to Zimbabwe from exile, hailing a “new and unfolding democracy” in the country. source
Riek Machar, Salva Kirr chance at peace in Khartoum meeting?
If all goes well, a top reconciliation meeting is expected in Sudan, between South Sudan’s armed opposition leader Riek Machar and his rival President Salva … source
Exploring Burkina Faso [Travel]
In this week’s travel segment we delve into the tourism potential of Burkina Faso. Though there have not been many tourists patronizing it per year, it remains a … source
African stories for african kids [This is culture]
Nearly half of Africa’s population is under 18, a huge potential for the future of the continent. Education therefore plays a major role in enabling this youth to … source