A new report on the status of African artefacts held in various French museums will recommend the president to return the pieces which were stolen or taken “without consent” during the colonial period. The report recommends full restitution not the long-term loan of such objects.
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Africans rising University of Pretoria appoints Professor Tawana Kupe new Vice-Chancellor and Principal
The University of Pretoria (UP) in South Africa has appointed Professor Tawana Kupe as the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University. Prof Kupe becomes the first black person to be the VC and Principal at UP.
Politics and Society If you could trade your president for another African leader, who’s your choice?
If you had the opportunity to choose another president from an African country to govern your country, who would you choose to bring about the change you desire?
Politics and Society Should Israel be given an observer member status in the African Union?
Ghana is the latest African country to support Israel’s push to rejoin the African Union as an observer member. Palestine is currently an observer member, and Israel’s questionable history with the continent, including installing Idi Amin as president, and other historical legacies could be major obstacles.
Arts and Culture Ngugi Thiong’o’s seminal novel, ‘Matigari’, to be adapted into a film
Celebrated Kenyan writer Ngugi Thiong’o’s remarkable novel, Matigari, is being adapted to film by Nollywood Director Kunle Afolayan. The revelation comes at an opportune time when African storytelling in film and dance has gained global prominence in recent years.
Africans rising Democrat Ilhan Omar becomes first refugee and Somali-American elected to Congress
Today we celebrate Ilhan Omar who has made history becoming first Somali American, and first refugee ever to be elected to Congress. Omar, together with Rashida Tlaib, also become the first Muslim congresswomen.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe: Oil exploration shows positive sign of “discovery and development”
Australian exploration company, Invictus Energy, has refuted media reports of the discovery of oil and gas deposits in Zimbabwe. The company said “oil or gas discovery has not been made” but there’s evidence of “undiscovered accumulations which have both a risk of discovery and a risk of development”.
Africans rising Ethiopia appoints Meaza Ashenafi as first woman Federal Supreme Court President
Ethiopia is certainly leading the way in terms of gender parity and inclusivity. The dust has hardly settled since the recent appointment of a new Cabinet that is half female and the first female president. Ethiopia has followed that up with the unanimous endorsement by parliament of prominent women rights defender, Meaza Ashenafi as the first woman Federal Supreme Court President.
Lifestyle Bohemians FC reveals 2019 kit featuring reggae icon Bob Marley
Could you imagine an image of an African political, musical or cultural icon emblazoned on the shirt of ASEC Mimosas, Al Ahly, TP Mazembe, Asante Kotoko, Orlando Pirates, Dynamos or Enyimba? Could it be loved? Irish football club Bohemians FC revealed its new away kit for 2019 season, which features reggae icon Bob Marley.