Many Africans experience difficulty and disrespect in accessing public services, new Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile shows

Koyo Kouoh, a prominent figure in the art world and a fierce advocate for African creatives, passed away unexpectedly at 57 in Switzerland. She was poised to become the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale and had successfully directed the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, revitalizing it amid scandal and the pandemic. Kouoh, who began her career in Africa after studying in Switzerland, was celebrated for her intelligence and elegance, leaving a...

Koyo Kouoh, a leading figure in the global art world and the first African woman slated to curate the Venice Biennale, passed away at 57 in Switzerland, just days before announcing the theme for next year's event. As the executive director of Zeitz MOCAA, she revitalized the museum and championed artists of color, significantly impacting the contemporary art scene. Born in Cameroon and having built her career in Dakar, Kouoh was a visionary curator who...

Lesego Chombo: A Rising Star in BotswanaLesego Chombo, crowned Miss Botswana 2022 and Miss World Africa 2024, made history at 26 as Botswana's youngest cabinet minister, appointed by President Duma Boko after his party's historic election victory. As Minister of Youth and Gender, Chombo aims to address high youth unemployment and promote gender equality, drawing attention to the alarming rates of gender-based violence in the country. Despite initial criticism for her parliamentary votes, she remains...

The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, surprised many Roman Catholics, who initially viewed his selection as unlikely. Formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, he established himself as a global figure by speaking in Spanish and emphasizing his dual identity as both American and Peruvian, reassuring those concerned about the influence of U.S. politics on the Church. His background and experience in Peru have positioned him as a compassionate leader focused on social...

In the fall of 2024, the future Pope Leo XIV engaged in extensive discussions at the Vatican with a diverse group of clergy and laypeople, emphasizing the importance of equal voices and open dialogue in the Catholic Church. In his inaugural address, he committed to continuing Pope Francis's legacy of a “synodal church,” promoting inclusivity and collaboration between bishops and lay members, including women. While supporters see this as a step toward transparency, concerns remain...

Aerial attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have transformed Port Sudan from a refuge into a site of devastation, leading to skyrocketing water prices and fuel shortages. Affected residents, including Mutasim, now face dire challenges, with water costs rising fivefold and daily life disrupted by long fuel queues and blackouts. Humanitarian agencies, reliant on Port Sudan as a crucial aid hub, fear that ongoing violence will exacerbate the already critical humanitarian crisis, with famine...