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The Africa-America Institute’s “Following the Gold Road” online conference starting Jan. 14 and Afropop’s “Mali Gold” Playlist

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Africa-America Institute’s State of Education 2026 Conference –…

Custody extended for owner of Swiss deadly ski bar fire in Crans-Montana

EPA/Shutterstock Jacques and Jessica Moretti, French owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, say they are…

Lagos boosts creative economy with N8.4bn investment

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has said the state government…

Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is creating a world of abundance

Saving for retirement is pointless thanks to the impending “supersonic tsunami” of AI and robotics, which…

Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell

Danielle KayeBusiness reporter Getty Images Former Fed chair and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is one…

Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Fatimat Raji-Rasaki on 70th Birthday

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the former First Lady of Ogun,…

Fresh oil spill rages at Ahoada, threatens environment in Rivers

…Group raises alarm, points to likely third party action Fresh oil spill is said to be…

Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown across country

Roja Assadiand Sarah Namjoo,BBC Persian Public domain A protester holds up a picture of crown prince…

Mali healer arrested for €33.5k AFCON win promise fraud

A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who collected 33,500 euros by promising victory for Mali…

Inside Benin’s Vodun Days festival

Thousands of people recently converged on Ouidah, Benin’s coastal city and the spiritual heart of Vodun,…