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Could 'massive' Munyua win spark darts boom in Kenya?

BBC News Africa  

David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

Rubio acknowledges setbacks in DRC-Rwanda deal, urges compliance

Africanews  

US secretary of State Marcio Rubio acknowledged the backsliding on a U.S.-mediated deal involving the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying his country was still focused on making the agreement work

African gifts that celebrate culture and craft

AfricaDotcom  

The 2025 holiday season is here, and the perfect gift for a loved one during this season blends cultural significance with modern style. One such

Julie Mehretu’s quest to amplify African film

AfricaDotcom  

International artist Julie Mehretu is expanding her focus beyond world-class galleries to the open road, launching a pan-African initiative to

Ancient Egyptian pleasure boat discovered

AfricaDotcom  

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria, dated to the early first century AD. Measuring an

How Falz carries Fela’s protest torch

AfricaDotcom  

In the vibrant world of Afrobeats, few artists balance chart-topping hits with biting social commentary like Falz. A lawyer-turned-revolutionary rapper,

African football icons who never won AFCON

AfricaDotcom  

Football glory is often measured by silverware, but for some of the game’s most iconic legends, the Africa Cup of Nations remained an elusive dream.

Inside Kéré’s first South American project

AfricaDotcom  

Architect Francis Kéré has unveiled his first South American project: Biblioteca dos Saberes, or “The House of Wisdom,” a 40,000-square-meter public

A writer’s quest for Yoruba fluency

AfricaDotcom  

In this personal essay, the author of “My Sister, the Serial Killer” explores the vulnerable journey of reclaiming her heritage. Learning

Your cultural cheat sheet to Morocco

AfricaDotcom  

Morocco rewards curious travelers with a rich blend of history, music, cinema, and everyday rituals, and a little preparation goes a long way. Begin

Egypt’s Colossi of Memnon rise again

AfricaDotcom  

After decades of painstaking work, Egypt has unveiled the newly restored Colossi of Memnon at the entrance to Pharaoh Amenhotep III’s vast Luxor

How live shows power Nigeria’s music boom

AfricaDotcom  

Nigerian artists earned an estimated $395 million from touring and live performances in 2024/2025, underscoring concerts and festivals as the

'Very cool': The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a rebirth

BBC News Africa  

In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.

Business titans and AI pioneers dominate New African’s “100 Most Influential Africans” 2025 List

AfricaDotcom  

NAIROBI, Kenya 19 December 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-New African magazine has today unveiled the 2025 edition of its annual “100 Most Influential

Greece rescues 545 migrants off Crete after distress call

Africanews  

Greek authorities carried out a major rescue operation early on Friday morning, after a vessel carrying 545 migrants sent out a distress signal off the coast of Gavdos islant, south of Crete.

Africa: Launch Of Kessa - The New Generation Of African Storytellers Takes The Stage To Transform The Continent's Narrative

allAfrica  

[InfoWire] 30 talents will be selected for this initiative, designed to identify, train, and connect the new voices of African storytelling.

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul make weight ahead of Miami showdown

Africanews  

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua made weight on Thursday for their bout on 19 December. Joshua weighed 243 pounds at their Thursday weigh-in, while Paul was 216.

Africa: President of Ghana Receives Global Group of Experts on Reparations to Advance a Unified Reparations Agenda

allAfrica  

[TrustAfrica] Accra, 19th December; In a landmark moment for the global reparations movement, President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana welcomed a special delegation of leading advocates and experts from across the African diaspora to align on a unified, intercontinental reparations agenda. The group, which comprises experts from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America and the United States thanked President Mahama for his political leadership in championing the cause of reparations within the African continent. They

French farmers protest outside Macron’s over EU-Mercosur deal

Africanews  

The mayor of Le Touquet has publicly voiced support for the farmers, as pressure mounts on the French government to take a tougher stance on the deal.

Egypt's Prime Minister Madbouly meets Lebanese President Aoun

Africanews  

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday, underscoring Cairo’s commitment to Lebanon’s security and stability amid regional tensions. Egypt is doing all it can to prevent further escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tension between the two neig

Will Afcon 2025 be a defining moment for Morocco?

BBC News Africa  

Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?

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