Mitchelle Daka has made history as the inaugural Miss Universe Uganda. The entrepreneur and mental health advocate will represent Uganda at the country’s first-ever Miss Universe appearance in Puerto Rico this November.
Nigeria edged Guinea 80-79 in a thrilling encounter to secure qualification for the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, extending their winning streak after beating Tunisia.
Egypt made World Cup history by defeating Australia on penalties to reach the Round of 16 for the first time ever, with Mohamed Salah and Hossam Abdelmaguid playing decisive roles in the memorable victory.
The Michael biopic continued its impressive awards run by winning three honours at the 2026 National Film Awards UK, including two awards for Jaafar Jackson and Best Producer for the film’s production team.
Benjamin Asare once worked as a bus conductor and took on several odd jobs to survive. Today, the Ghanaian goalkeeper is making headlines at the FIFA World Cup after an inspiring rise built on resilience and determination.
D’Tigers opened their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers campaign with an impressive 84-81 victory over Tunisia, avenging an earlier defeat and giving new coach David Fizdale a winning start.
Every banknote tells a story. Across Africa, currencies honour presidents, freedom fighters, educators and cultural pioneers whose legacies helped shape their nations. Discover the remarkable figures whose faces appear in wallets across the continent and why they continue to matter today.
Award-winning Nigerian author Lola Shoneyin has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, recognising her contributions to global literature and African storytelling.
Mo Abudu has unveiled the complete cast and character lineup for The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives. Here’s everything to know about the highly anticipated Nollywood adaptation.
What if artificial intelligence could do more than automate tasks? Ethiopian computer scientist Rediet Abebe has dedicated her career to ensuring AI creates opportunity instead of widening inequality. From Addis Ababa to Harvard, Cornell, and UC Berkeley, she is helping reshape how technology serves society while breaking barriers for women and Africans in computer science.
Two students from Caleb British International School have earned global recognition after emerging as the world’s top performers in English and Mathematics in the 2025 Cambridge IGCSE examinations.