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Knysna’s drying future: How a South African town is racing to save its water | World News

Knysna Water Crisis (Image source: Wikipedia) People all over South Africa and even outside of it know about Knysna’s peaceful lagoon, lush forests, and beautiful coastline along the famous Garden Route. Every year, thousands of people come to the town to enjoy its beaches, wildlife, and laid-back way of life. Tourism is the main source […]

Fact check: Was IShowSpeed assaulted and robbed in Nigeria during his African tour?

Viral posts claimed IShowSpeed was assaulted and robbed in Lagos during his Africa tour. A fact check found no evidence supporting the claim. Full livestream footage shows no attack, while edited images and AI-generated summaries fueled misinformation. Speed continued engaging with fans and praised Africa’s energy throughout his trip. Some rumours spread faster than the […]

This African city wakes up to snowfall for the first time in 25 years | World News

The morning did not arrive quietly in Oujda. For the first time in nearly 25 years, snowfall was observed in the central area of the city, located in the northeastern region of Morocco, on January 7, 2026. Approximately two centimetres of snow settled across the downtown streets, while the adjacent villages experienced significantly more snowfall. […]

iShowSpeed pulls a car in viral African strength challenge during Africa tour

IShowSpeed has gone viral yet again as a result of his current Africa tour, this time for completing a strength challenge that left his fans aglow with his talent. In a video that surfaced on his IRL live stream on social media, the online gamer could be seen using his body strength to drag a […]

‘South African immigrant annoyed at…’: Mehdi Hasan slams Elon Musk for speaking against Ilhan Omar, Zohran Mamdani

British journalist Mehdi Hasan criticised Elon Musk for his comments on Somali immigrants in the United States, saying the Tesla CEO is annoyed that African-born communities can vote while he himself, a South African immigrant who votes in Texas, shares little in common with them.Hasan made the comments after Musk weighed in on US politics, […]

UAE launches $1 billion ‘AI for Development’ initiative to growth in African countries | World News

The UAE launched a $1 billion AI for Development initiative, integrating AI into Africa’s education, agriculture, and infrastructure/Image: X The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a groundbreaking $1 billion initiative, ‘AI for Development,’ aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to drive economic, social, and infrastructural growth in African nations. The program underscores the UAE’s commitment to […]

Meet Aliko Dangote: The $30 billion African mogul redefining wealth, industry, and Africa’s global power rise | World News

Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has made history by becoming the first African to reach a $30 billion net worth, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. As of 23 October 2025, his fortune surpassed this remarkable milestone, driven by the rapid expansion of his industrial empire across cement, oil refining, fertiliser, and manufacturing sectors. Dangote’s […]

Diplomat found dead after ‘disturbing message’: South African envoy to France dies in Paris hotel; probe underway | World News

South African envoy to France found dead in Paris hotel (Pic credit: AP) South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, was found dead at the foot of a high-rise hotel in Paris on Tuesday, hours after being reported missing, officials confirmed. The envoy, 58, had booked a room on the 22nd floor of […]

Why do air disasters keep happening in African skies?

In recent months, Africa’s skies have been under intense scrutiny as a series of fatal crashes have raised questions over pilot training, regulatory enforcement, maintenance standards, weather preparedness and other key issues pertaining to the safety of the continent’s aviation industry.On August 6, a Harbin Z-9EH military helicopter used by Ghana’s air force slammed into […]

This African country has no mobile internet access; here’s the surprising truth behind its digital blackout | World News

In today’s digitally connected world, the idea of living without internet access seems almost impossible. We rely on the internet for everything — from communication to entertainment, education, and even daily financial transactions. However, one country stands apart from the global web: Eritrea. This East African nation remains largely disconnected, with extremely limited internet access, […]