Tag: Africa
ECOWAS urges Senegal to reverse election delay amid uproar
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has urged Senegal’s authorities to uphold the scheduled presidential election this month rather than postponing it by ten months. President Macky Sall postponed the ...Tyla wins first Grammy for “Best African Music Performance,” beating out Burna Boy and Davido
In a groundbreaking moment at the 66th Grammy Awards, South African sensation Tyla left an indelible mark on the global stage by clinching the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance. ...AFCON 2023: Elite eight vie for glory in Quarter-Finals
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has entered the quarter-finals phase, leaving football enthusiasts worldwide on the edge of their seats. https://twitter.com/TotalAFCON2023/status/1752714500556673529 As we eagerly await the showdown, here’s a recap ...Sierra Leone’s David Sengeh Honored in “100 Most Reputable Africans” List
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh, has been recognized among the “100 Most Reputable Africans” for 2024 by Reputation Poll International. The annual list acknowledges respected and admired individuals in various ...Senegal’s AFCON reign ends in defeat to Ivory Coast
The defending champions of the African Cup of Nations, Senegal have been knocked out of the 2023 AFCON by Ivory Coast after a tense penalty shootout. Senegal took an early lead with ...Sierra Leone among top 10 African nations with the highest food inflation
Sierra Leone has been ranked among the top 10 African countries experiencing the highest food inflation rates, according to the Food Security Update report from the World Bank. This situation arises amidst ...Ghana to start visa-free entry for all African visitors in 2024
Ghana has announced its intention to enact a policy allowing visa-free entry for all African visitors by the end of 2024. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made this declaration official during the ...Secretary Blinken Vows Stronger US-Africa Ties Amid Global Crises
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed America’s commitment to strengthening ties with Africa during his tour of Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Angola. Amid global crises, particularly in the Sahel, ...AFCON 2023: Ghana’s Black Stars face a second straight group stage exit
From heroes to heartbreak, the Black Stars of Ghana dramatically crashed out of the 2023 AFCON group stage, marking the second time in a row they’ve failed to progress to the knockout ...Burna Boy to perform at 2024 Grammys
Nigerian star Burna Boy will perform at the 2024 GRAMMYs on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, US. The Recording Academy, on Monday, January 22, unveiled the exciting ...