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Senegal elite girls' school empowers students to imagine a new future

Aug 20, 2026

At the Mariama Ba School of Excellence, students are encouraged to challenge what has traditionally been expected of girls across the predominantly Muslim West African nation

Emmy-nominated director looks to Tupac trial for long-awaited closure

Aug 19, 2026

Emmy-nominated director Alexandria Stapleton is hoping the trial of a man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing will bring answers and “some sort of closure” to the rapper’s family, friends and fans.

Nigeria’s Muslim and Christian leaders sign new peace accord

Aug 19, 2026

More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed a new peace accord in Nigeria, aiming to ease religious tensions and promote harmony.

Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said residents welcome UNESCO inscription

Aug 19, 2026

It's been two weeks since Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said was inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list, much to the delight of residents.

Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso

Aug 13, 2026

Sudan's civil war threatens ancient pyramids of Meroë

Aug 13, 2026

The more than 200 UNESCO-protected pyramids were built over 2,000 years ago as royal tombs for the rulers of the Kingdom of Kush.

US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues

Aug 13, 2026

US Senators have passed a punishing sanctions package against Russia targeting the country’s energy revenues that are helping to fuel its war against Ukraine.

Ivory Coast celebrates return of sacred 'talking drum' looted by France

Aug 13, 2026

Ivory Coast on Friday celebrated the return of a sacred drum looted by French troops in 1916. The homecoming parade through the streets of Abidjan took place on the country’s independence day holiday. The drum then continued on to the village of Adjame, where it was made.

Tupac Shakur murder trial begins nearly 30 years after rapper’s death

Aug 13, 2026

Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis has begun. Prosecutors accuse the former gang leader of orchestrating the killing, one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries.

Spider-Man swings to record-breaking box office debut

Aug 10, 2026

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