Africa
Africa dominates cocoa production but earns less than 5% of global profits — here’s why
Despite being the world’s largest producer of cocoa, Africa is yet to fully capitalize on its position in the global cocoa industry. Producing around 70% of the world’s cocoa, the continent astonishingly earns less than five percent of the profits generated from the global cocoa value chain. In the latest episode of The BreakDown podcast,…
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Regina Hall says Girls Trip 2 could relocate from Ghana to another African country
American actress Regina Hall has hinted that Girls Trip 2 could relocate to another African...
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Trump administration’s USAID cuts threaten malaria fight in Africa
The Trump administration’s decision to cut nearly 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts...
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Check out the top 10 most visited countries in Africa in 2024
Africa has become a growing hub for tourism, with its diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and...
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Ghana becomes 5th African country to remove visa restrictions for Africans, here are the other four
Ghana is now enabling visa-free travel to citizens of all African countries after President Nana Akufo-Addo approved the initiative in December. Following the president’s promise during the Africa...
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Nigerian animated series ‘Iwájú’ earns three Emmy nominations
The Disney+ animated series Iwájú, co-created by Nigerian animation company Kugali Media and Disney, has received three Emmy nominations for the third Children’s and Family Emmy Awards....
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‘I have never seen a restaurant like this one’: Meet the robot waiters making waves in Kenya
A new dining trend is emerging in the center of Nairobi, where patrons can mingle with robots that move between tables with effortlessness, completely changing the way Kenyans perceive hospitality. Kenya’s...
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11 Black-Americans who have traced their African ancestry or became citizens
In 2019, Ghana successfully hosted the “Year of Return,” a year-long series of events commemorating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first recorded enslaved Africans in Virginia,...
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How a white man became the revered chief of Zambia’s Lunda tribe, sparking controversy
In many African tribes and communities, traditional leaders are typically chosen from specific family lineages, adhering strictly to established customs. However, in the Lunda tribe of the Ikelengi District...
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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote shares why he doesn’t want to own a home abroad
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has surprised many Nigerians by revealing he doesn’t own a house outside the country. Dangote stated he has homes only in Lagos and his hometown Kano and...
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5 popular African fashion styles for men
African clothing styles have evolved over time to keep up with current fashion trends while retaining their distinctive designs. These unique styles reflect various cultures and ethnicities that make up...
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10 Beaches in Africa you need to know
Africa is home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. The continent boasts 18,950 miles of coastline dispersed across 54 nations. Overall, 38 nations in Africa stake a claim to a coastline....
