Tiwi Beach in Kwale, Kenya, may present a picturesque scene from a distance, yet its external beauty conceals underlying challenges affecting its shores. Local artist Joel Oenga has taken it upon himself to address the escalating issue of plastic pollution. He actively collects discarded plastics from the ocean, ingeniously transforming them into functional pieces of […]
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved financing structures worth $696.41 million (Sh107.23 billion) for Kenya’s neighbors Burundi and Tanzania to commence Phase II of the Joint Tanzania-Burundi-DR Congo Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Project. The bank’s financing aims to construct 651 kilometers (km) of the Tanzania-Burundi railway line and connect it with the Dar […]
Dakar Fashion Week 21st edition showcased a significant focus on sustainable fashion, featuring a diverse array of designers from Senegal and the surrounding region. Adama Paris, also known as Adama Amanda Ndiaye, the Senegalese fashion designer and founder of Dakar Fashion Week, emphasized the event’s commitment to sustainability. Paris expressed her pride in supporting designers […]
Nigeria contributes 8 to 10 percent of TotalEnergies’ global output and is home to more than 18 percent of its overall investments. TotalEnergies said it would invest as much as $6 billion in Africa’s biggest oil producer in the years ahead. The energy firm said it will target deep-water projects and gas production at a […]
In the heart of Kampala, Uganda, an art gallery showcases abstract paintings by Charlene Komuntale, a contemporary Ugandan artist, alongside pieces from various African artists. The gallery walls narrate the rich and diverse history of contemporary African art, spanning from prehistoric times with expressions ranging from sculpture and masks to paintings and textiles. For an […]