Central Africa
02 December 2024
Many Angolans Aren't Impressed by President Biden's Visit
This is Biden’s first trip to sub-Saharan Africa as president. Unlike the Angolan government, many citizens aren’t excited.
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Culture
16 July 2024
Social Media Has Given African Youth a Voice but Some Governments are Shutting Them Down
Uganda, Tanzania and Angola are some of the African countries where citizens have been convicted of insulting presidents through remarks on TikTok, reflecting the increasing crackdown of dissent on social media.
News
25 March 2024
There's a Drought Crisis in Southern Africa; Here’s How to Help
Malawi has declared a “State of Disaster” as countries in the Southern African Development Community deal with serious drought brought on by climate change.
Film + TV
17 February 2023
Jada Pinkett Smith on How She Found Her Queen Njinga for Netflix’s 'African Queens'
Hollywood star Jada Pinkett Smith and British-Nigerian actor Adesuwa Oni join forces to bring Netflix's 'African Queens: Njinga' to life.
News
11 February 2021
Angola Officially Enacts Law Decriminalising Homosexuality
After passing a new law decriminalising same-sex relationships in 2019, Angola has finally enacted its new penal code which is against the discrimination of LGBT Angolans.
News
31 December 2019
A Court in Angola Has Ordered the Assets of Isabel dos Santos To Be Frozen
Angola is looking to reclaim $1 billion that Isabel dos Santos and her associates allegedly owe.
Film + TV
09 July 2019
Netflix's Newest Original Series Is Tackling What It Means To Be Young and Black in Italy
"Zero" is the brainchild of Angolan-Italian writer and TV host Antonio Dikele Distefano.
Music
28 May 2019
Listen to The Busy Twist's Addictive Remixes of 1970s Angolan Tracks
From the upcoming London Luanda Remix Series.
Film + TV
17 May 2019
Burna Boy, Teni, AKA, Sho Madjozi, Mr Eazi & More Earn 2019 BET Award Nominations
This year's "Best International Act" categories are stacked with some of the biggest names in African pop.
Film + TV
07 May 2019
Chadwick Boseman to Star as First Black Samurai in Upcoming Historical Action Film
After much speculation, it's been announced that Boseman will play Yasuke, Japan's first African samurai.
Music
14 February 2019
The Indie Artist You Need to Listen to This Month: Ahrt
Get into this South African-based Angolan act.
Central Africa
24 January 2019
Angola Has Finally Decriminalized Homosexuality
It's 2019 and the country has dropped its 'vices against nature' provision.
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