Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic First for Africa
Nairobi, Kenya, has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first African city to stage the prestigious global athletics event.
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Stories and context from across the African continent.
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Nigeria Suspends Official Parliamentary Visits to South Africa
Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers, committees, officials and staff to boycott legislative activities hosted by South African authorities. The suspension also covers virtual parliamentary engagements and will remain in place until further notice.
Burkina Faso Turns Local Cotton Into Military Uniforms, Shoes & Accessories
Burkina Faso is stepping up efforts to promote local production after authorities moved to reduce dependence on imported military clothing and equipment.
Ethopians celebrate new year 2019
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — September 11, 2026: While Cameroon and most countries around the world are marking the year 2026, Ethiopia is celebrating the beginning of 2019, as the country welcomes its New Year under the Ethiopian calendar.
A Continent of Many Regions, Not One Story
Africa’s scale makes simple descriptions misleading. Its regions reveal different histories, climates, and futures.
How African Cities Turn Movement Into Culture
Markets, migration, music, and public space give cities their own creative language.
The Sahel as a Meeting Ground
The Sahel is both an ecological zone and a long-standing corridor of exchange.
African Languages and the Work of Memory
Language carries family history, humour, place knowledge, and ways of seeing the world.