World music revolution: How and why Africa had fastest-growing recorded music revenues in 2022
There is also Afrobeat – different from Afrobeats – a blend of jazz, funk and traditional West African rhythms popularised by Nigerian musical icon and political agitator Fela Kuti in the 1970s. Then there’s Afropop, a rich variety of contemporary styles. The traditional soukous dance music out of Congo and other parts of Central Africa. The rhythmical and heavily vocal shaabi and chaabi heard on the streets of North Africa. Kenya’s benga and Tanzania’s bongo flava reverberate across dance floors in East Africa, just as fuji and highlife do in West Africa.
How Houthi militants in Yemen attack ships in one of world’s busiest maritime trade routes
Houthi attacks have targeted ships in the southern Red Sea and the neighbouring Gulf of Aden, which are joined by the Bab al-Mandab strait, a chokepoint between the Horn of Africa and the Middle East.
Reculturalisation: Long demonised as satanic, African-inspired religions are gaining traction in Latin America
Followers of African-based religions are on the rise in South America new data shows, a reflection of how the region’s African heritage is gaining a greater voice beyond Brazil where such traditions are widely recognised.
Africa Cup of Nations: Congo win first match of Ivory Coast tournament to book semi-final berth
DR Congo, who won the last of two Cup of Nations titles in 1974 when they were still known as Zaire, now take on either hosts Ivory Coast or Mali in the semi-final in Abidjan on Wednesday.
Italy PM pledges new partnership with Africa but critics say indebted Rome can’t rival China, Russia
However, there was a note of discord from some of those present, with Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairman of the African Union Commission, saying he wished Africa had been consulted first on priorities and emphasising the need to honour commitments.
Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast score all post-match spotkicks to send champions Senegal out
It took just four minutes for the Lions of Teranga to take the lead after some great work by Sadio Mane. The two-time CAF Footballer of the Year set up Habib Diallo who was afforded space and time to fire home to hand Senegal a 1-0 lead.
Africa Cup of Nations: Vitoria’s days as Egypt coach numbered after exiting without a win
Their cause was not helped by the loss of some key players to injury, including talisman Mohamed Salah and first-choice goalkeeper Mohamed El Shennawy.
Gaza war: UN top court vague on core issue of whether Israeli military offensive is genocide
The UN world court on Friday came down hard on Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, calling on Israel to “take all measures” to prevent a genocide of the Palestinians. But it stopped short of demanding an immediate ceasefire as the South African sponsors of the case had...
Napoli president confirms Nigerian striker Osimhen set to leave, denies link to Mourinho
Osimhen, who moved to Napoli in 2020 for a club-record €70 million ($76 million) potentially rising to €80 million with add-ons, was a pivotal player last season as the club won their first league title in 33 years and finished as Serie A top scorer with 26 goals.
Grumbling aside in US, China and Russia critics agree South Africa’s genocide case is a diplomatic win
Grumble they might, but they can scarcely afford to alienate Africa’s industrial and diplomatic heavyweight – especially with the United States’ main superpower rival, China, wooing the continent with money, railways and tech transfers.
