Hugh Masekela: The man behind the music
South African music legend Hugh Masekela has passed away after a long battle with cancer. We take a look at the life of influential jazz musician.
The CEO trying to stem Africa’s migrant crisis
Strive Masiyiwa, the CEO of Econet, is using Facebook as a way to challenge young African entrepreneurs to develop their countries.
How to build Wakanda: Lessons for African leaders from ‘Black Panther’
As “Black Panther” nears a billion in box office worldwide, many Africans have flocked to theaters, sporting traditional African attires with pride to watch their brothers and sisters portrayed as superheroes, a narrative that has been lacking in popular culture.
Migrants whipped and tortured on film
Disturbing video clips shared on social media by their desperate families have revealed the ordeal of Sudanese migrants kidnapped and tortured for ransom in Libya.
Uganda rugby star revels in World Cup dream
Among the giants at this year's Rugby Sevens World Cup in San Francisco, one African nation will be appearing for the first time ever.
African countries agree free trade agreement, Nigeria yet to sign
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been signed by 44 African countries at a summit of the African Union in Kigali, Rwanda.
US eased sanctions, Sudanese entrepreneurs seek new opportunities
Sudan is opening up to the internet economy, thanks to the easing of US sanctions.
How Black Panther was made
Wakanda is a lushly futuristic, equatorial enclave.
The man who redefined what it means to be an African artist
Ben Enwonwu etched himself into Nigerian history.