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Tanzania’s primary opposition party, Chadema, has been excluded from participating in this year’s general elections after missing a deadline to endorse an electoral code of conduct. The decision follows the recent arrest of Chadema’s leader, Tundu Lissu, who faces treason charges tied to his demands for voting reforms. Ramadhani Kailima, the elections director at Tanzania’s […]
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For the first time in its 80-year history, the Cannes Film Festival will feature a Nigerian film in official competition. This comes via My Father’s Shadow, selected for the Un Certain Regard section, an arena reserved for bold, original voices in global cinema. It’s a long-awaited moment for Africa’s most populous nation, now stepping onto […]
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The African short film landscape has over the years received tepid attention from both the industry, investors, distributors, critics, audiences and even filmmakers. This has meant short films and their marks have been relegated to an understandably last position with feature films and TV series attracting vocal support. Unmindful of limited industry support, African short […]
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Aro Art, a cultural storytelling platform has partnered with Africa’s leading travel company Wakanow, to present an unforgettable journey into one of Nigeria’s most vibrant traditional festivals — The Ikeji Experience. Set in the historic town of Arondizuogu, Imo State, this cultural travel experience will take place between the 24th and 27th of April 2025, […]
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For five days, Lagos thrummed with the rhythm of artistic expression as bold strokes and vivid colors adorned framed masterpieces. The second edition of the +234 Art Fair brought together a dynamic blend of art lovers, emerging talents, and seasoned collectors united by a shared passion for creativity. At the heart of it all was […]
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Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been charged with treason on Thursday, 10 April, a day after his arrest at a rally in the country’s south, escalating tensions ahead of October’s presidential election. The charges stem from his nationwide campaign demanding electoral reforms under the slogan “No Reforms, No Election,” which authorities accuse of inciting […]
12 months ago
Gabon’s military head of state, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who reversed his commitment to returning power to civilian rule and announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election on April 18, 2025, seems to be cruising to victory with the popularity he has garnered from the citizens. Oligui won the love of Gabonese people […]
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Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has ignited accusations of state censorship after directing radio and television stations to ban the protest song Tell Your Papa by rapper Eedris Abdulkareem, which calls on President Bola Tinubu’s son to push his father to address the nation’s worsening economic and security crises. The NBC, in a statement issued […]
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