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The Future Awards Africa announces the call for nomination 2020 in partnership with The African Union Commission

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) partners with the African Union Commission towards achieving 1 million By 2021 Initiative. The initiative was launched in April 2019 at the African Union Commission by the Chairperson of the AUC H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat...

The persistent impasse in South Sudan is worrisome

We might still have South Sudan in our 'war' conversations as rebel chief, Riek Machar has said he is not satisfied by proposals made by President Salva Kiir, aimed at paving the way for the formation of a government...

The revived interest and growing audience of stage plays in Nigeria

The Beginning When the legendary Hubert Ogunde (10 July 1916 – 4 April 1990) founded his theatre touring company — the African Music Research Party — in 1945, he laid a foundation for a now globally competitive culture and entertainment...

What’s up with blockchain in Africa? + other stories

Blockchain is one of the hottest debates around the world right now. Its entrance in 2008 moved the tech space, however, there are still reservations as to it's adaptation. In Africa, it seems we hardly want it integrated into...

ECOWAS examines Nigeria’s border closure + other business stories across Africa

The leadership of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has set up a committee, led by Burkina Faso's Roch Marc Christian Kabore to study and make a full report on Nigeria's land border closure with her neighbours. Daily Trust The...

Ready, set…anticipated #MatchInAfrica is today! + other stories

To raise $1 million, Cape Town is hosting Tennis gods, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, then Bill Gates and South Africa's Trevor Noah for a historic match for charity. While Nadal will team up with Noah, Federer will team up...

Accra has these tour sites too

Accra is a big city, and the first that our mind leans to when you think of Ghana. It is one of the most visited in West Africa during the holidays, and that doesn't happen for no reason. Ghana boasts...

What you didn’t know about jollof rice

Jollof is indeed a popular dish in West Africa. Bets are, it is probably your favourite dish. And if you are Nigerian, you probably won’t regard a party or ceremony as complete without the presence of that revered dish....

‘Support Sudan or regret later’ + other top business stories across Africa

It is a no-brainer that Africa is a very important piece in the global market. From foreign investment to innovation in business to start-ups, to the phenomenal growth of local businesses, Africa will always remain in conversations around business...

Mowalola, Mofe Runsewe, Suyi Davies: These are the pioneers of the YNaija 2020 New Establishment List

As is the annual tradition, YNaija is privileged to highlight the work of 50 young Nigerians who have set aside the distractions of the world and are attempting to leave a legacy in diverse fields within Nigeria. The annual New...
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Zuma: Supporters demand release, Ethiopia: Abiy wins delayed election | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

These are the top stories from across Africa: Zuma: Supporters demand release Supporters of former South African president Jacob Zuma, have led...
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