At only 19 years old, Lisha Dachor, hailing from Plateau state, Nigeria, embraced an extraordinary feat: meticulously painting over 4,000 nails within a mere 72-hour span. Using an array of vibrant hues such as blue, pink, and purple, she embellished numerous fingernails at a local events center in her hometown. The culmination of her three-day […]
With the cultivation of saffron, Moroccan women living in rural communities have successfully overcome poverty and social and developmental vulnerability. The planting of this pricey crop popularly known as “red gold” has supported these women to become more financially independent and more involved in their local communities. Many women’s lives in southern Morocco’s rural areas […]
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Kingdom of Lesotho recently joined forces to launch the Wool and Mohair Value-chain Competitiveness Project (WaMCoP). This ambitious seven-year initiative will transform the lives of 225,000 rural inhabitants, bolstering both economic and climate resilience in the region. Aiming to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, […]
Ghana will take part in this year’s Reconnecting Afro Root Carnival in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, from February 9 to February 14. Taking place under the theme ‘Reconnecting with our Roots,’ the carnival aims to unite African American blacks for cultural exchanges and commercial community connections. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ghana Tourism Authority […]
Rehoboth’s late well-known fashion designer, Sean Renaldo Cloete (40), who died on 4 January at St Mary’s Hospital at Rehoboth, had “energy, kindness and talent”, they say. Cloete made waves in the fashion industry internationally, having made it to the London Fashion Week. Cloete also participated in various fashion shows and workshops with local and […]
Over 15 million people across the globe will witness the main event of this year’s Calabar carnival that will be televised live on DSTV on Thursday. Erasmus Ekpang, the Cross River Commissioner for Information, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria. He added that hundreds of people had already arrived in the state for […]
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 […]
Lesotho trade minister Mokhethi Shelile said the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) had helped Lesotho to create job opportunities and lift thousands out of poverty and based on his interaction with American buyers at the Agoa Forum in Johannesburg, there is scope for many, many more. “I spoke to a major South African buyer […]
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II recently celebrated the 7th anniversary of the throne of his forebears in Benin. This royal celebration also doubled as his birthday celebration as his birthday was coincidentally on the same day. Every available space at the palace was filled by the friends and well-wishers of the Oba from […]
Amidst the hustle, pedestrians fill the bustling pathways intersecting a sprawling market in Uganda’s capital. Many are searching for secondhand apparel, sifting through undergarments for nearly new pairs, or attempting to try on shoes despite the persistent jostling in the crowd. For both affluent individuals and those with more modest means, Owino Market in downtown […]