African Development Bank Chief's advice to avoid Natural Resource-Backed Loans Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link louis Buyisiwe Mar 13, 2024 ​ Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank The President of the African Development Bank, has strongly advised against the continuation of natural resource-backed loans by African nations, labeling them as detrimental and unsustainable. loans on the economic stability and sovereignty of African nations.

, arguing that African music already enjoys global recognition and does not require a separate awards He argued that African music, already recognized for its global quality, does not need a separate awards M3nsa believes that creating an "African version" of the Grammys segregates and relegates African music We don’t need an African version of the Grammy. When the music we do extends globally, personally. The initiative aims to increase the Academy's influence in the rapidly growing African music industry

Burna Boy Breaks Record for Highest-Grossing Concert by an African Artist in the U.S Facebook X (Twitter record-breaking achievement, Burna Boy has set a new milestone for the highest-grossing concert by an African Burna Boy's historic achievement underscores his status as a leading African artist on the global stage , continually setting new benchmarks for African musicians. This remix made history as the first South African lead song to reach the top of the TurnTable Top 100

Burna Boy Breaks Record for Highest-Grossing Concert by an African Artist in the U.S Facebook X (Twitter record-breaking achievement, Burna Boy has set a new milestone for the highest-grossing concert by an African Burna Boy's historic achievement underscores his status as a leading African artist on the global stage , continually setting new benchmarks for African musicians. This remix made history as the first South African lead song to reach the top of the TurnTable Top 100

Biniam Girmay Becomes First Black African to Win Tour de France Stage Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy Eritrean Cyclist Biniam Girmay's Historic Victory in Turin Biniam Girmay made history as the first black African I want to say thank you to my family, my wife, Eritrea, and Africa. We must be proud. This is for all Africa."

on a mission to regain the confidence of its supporters after their unexpected early exit from the African The lineup for this international foray includes Algeria from the Confederation of African Football ( CAF), Bolivia from the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), Andorra from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), and South Africa, also a member of CAF. Desert Foxes' schedule includes a match against Bolivia on the 22nd of March and another against South Africa

gettyimages Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has officially rejoined the Super Eagles camp ahead of their 2025 Africa

Moroccan Taekwondo Champions Shine at the 13th African Games in Accra Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy 2024 ​ Omayma Boumh Moroccean gold medalist Morocco's taekwondo team has been making waves at the 13th African With these latest victories, Morocco's medal count at the 13th African Games in Accra has impressively The 13th African Games have become a testament to the spirit of competition and camaraderie among African

South Africans Vote in Most Competitive Election Since Apartheid Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Mbeki edmond May 30, 2024 ​ Young South Africans lined up for voting in numbers in Midrand South Africans Wednesday in the most competitive election since apartheid ended, with high turnout suggesting the African Over 27 million South Africans registered to vote at 23,000 polling stations.

Copy link louis Buyisiwe Mar 4, 2024 ​ A view of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) headquarters Despite efforts towards regional integration, African countries still predominantly trade with non-African highlights a lag in meeting macroeconomic convergence criteria and notes minimal progress in intra-African trade since the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area in 2021, with intra-African trade You can also read our Xtrafrica article about the goals of African Continental Free Trade Area More Stories

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Disney's 'Iwájú': Diverse African Characters Shaping the Future of Animation Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link louis Buyisiwe Jun 14, 2024 ​ In a groundbreaking collaboration, Disney partners with African entertainment company Kugali to create "Iwájú," the first African animated series to hit the Disney like "The Lion King" and "Moana," found "Iwájú" irresistible, drawn to its blend of science fiction, African