UK government pledges £50 million to end FGM
Violence against women takes many forms, and the traditional practice of Female circumcision (FGM) is one example. Now, the UK government has pledged £50m to help end FGM by 2030
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Nobel Peace Prize winner: Denis Mukwege from DR Congo
Congolese gynaecologist Denis Mukwege is known as “Doctor Miracle” for his ability to repair through reconstructive surgery the horrific damage inflicted on women who have been raped.
Southbank Centre’s Africa Utopia festival is back for the 6th year
Africa Utopia festival returns to Southbank Centre for the sixth year showcasing leading artists, performers, writers and thinkers from Africa and its diaspora. Africa Utopia 2018 will feature four days of music, comedy, film, theatre, dance, literature, fashion, workshops, market stalls, talks, debates and free […]
Mamoudou Gassama, The Malian Hero in Paris
This is Mamoudou Gassama. The 22-year-old from Mali has made headlines for using quick thinking and athleticism to save a 4-year-old child, hanging from a balcony. Gassama’s impressive actions have earned him comparisons with Marvel’s web-slinger, Spiderman. After effortlessly making his ascent up four storeys, […]
MaXhosa takes ZARA to court over copyright infringement
MaXhosa By Laduma is defending African creativity by pursuing legal action against ZARA for allegedly stealing its Khanyisa Cardigan design. The popular SA fashion brand saw legal action to be unavoidable after some of its customers spotted very similar designs on socks at ZARA […]
Swaziland removes its colonial name
The King of Swaziland, King Mswati III, has officially renamed the country to the Kingdom of eSwatini to mark the 50th anniversary of independence from Britain. Swaziland or Kingdom of eSwantini was one of the few countries that did not change its name after independence. […]
Winnie Mandela’s memorial in pictures
An emotional and colourful service for the ‘mother of the nation’ was attended by thousands in Soweto
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
A mother of a nation who dedicated her life to African Liberation. Rest in perfect Peace, our Warrior!
Pregnant women on bleaching pills
Some pregnant women in Ghana have been taking skin lightening pills to bleach their unborn babies. We can’t repeat this enough, #BlackIsBeautiful