African leaders launch the Education Plus initiative – a huge step forward for girls’ education and empowerment in Africa (UNAIDS) The leaders of 10 African countries met in #Zambia this …
‘The Woman King’ Trailer: Viola Davis Rules an All-Female African Army in Sweeping Historical Epic (IndieWire) This September, Viola Davis will star in The Woman King, where she plays an …
Sierra Leone backs bill to legalise abortion and end colonial-era law (The Guardian) This week, Sierra Leone takes a big step in expanding reproductive rights! https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/jul/06/sierra-leone-backs-bill-to-legalise-abortion-and-end-colonial-era-law?fbclid=IwAR0DByZ8cVzIN7Jb6l8HjZ2HwmvvnNFPnpCzwSkfOmJBjEdWxisi0K8PJxE
Sports have always held a special place in my heart. I grew up playing on soccer teams with lots of other young girls from all over my city. I spent …
How board games inspired a Ugandan souvenirs business (BBC) While struggling with her mental health during lockdown, Emily Banya turned to puzzles. This inspired her to start @UtaliiCreative, a business …
I started to suspect that I had ADHD my first year of middle (intermediate) school, although I didn’t have a word for it at the time. ADHD stands for attention …
How Africans In The U.S Diaspora Can Celebrate Juneteenth (TanTV) Happy Juneteenth! #Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the US that marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. @TanTVStudios shares …
2022 Shortlisted Writers (Caine Prize) The shortlisted winners of the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing were announced yesterday! Congratulations to all and be sure to read their work! #AKOCainePrize …
Why Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty is expanding into Africa (Quartz) “I’ve had the pleasure and the privilege to spend time on the continent and those experiences never leave you. Now, being …
US Soccer agrees to equal pay deal (CNN) ⚽️ The US Soccer Federation agreed to a deal yesterday that achieves equal pay! This move helps set the standard for the …
