Angélique Kidjo
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Angélique Kidjo to be Honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Legendary Beninese singer and humanitarian Angélique Kidjo has become the first Black African performer to be selected for a star

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World Bank Resumes Funding to Uganda Despite Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

The World Bank has announced the resumption of funding to Uganda, nearly two years after halting new loans in response

The Unity Cup 2025 – A Festival of Football, Culture, and Afro-Caribbean Pride in London
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Super Eagles Reign Supreme as Nigeria Defeat Jamaica in Unity Cup 2025 Final

After a 21-year hiatus, the Unity Cup roared back to life in spectacular fashion, uniting four footballing powerhouses — Nigeria,

Ebony Figurines in Negev Tombs Point to African Heritage in Early Christian Israel
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Rare African-Style Figurines Found in Israel Unearth Ancient Cultural and Trade Links

In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, researchers in southern Israel have unearthed rare African-style figurines, carved from precious ebony wood, buried

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Africa Day 2025: Jamaican Schools Honour African Heritage and Resilience

Schools across Jamaica will observe Africa Day this year on Friday, 30 May, embracing the theme “Celebrating Africa: Up You

Professor Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank and Chairman of both the Boards of Directors of Afreximbank and FEDA
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Afreximbank Unveils $1 Billion Fund to Boost African Film Industry

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its development impact investment arm—the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)—has announced the

Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Unknown King Unearthed in Abydos
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Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Unknown King Unearthed in Abydos

An international team of archaeologists has discovered a vast royal tomb in the Mount Anubis necropolis in Abydos, Egypt, dating

The Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
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The Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Netherlands will begin the phased return of 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in June 2025, following a formal agreement

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Nigeria’s Tems Wins Best African Music Performance 2025 Grammys

Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has once again made history, winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2025