Ghana's Lavish Funeral Culture Bankrupting Families
In a striking cultural shift, Ghanaians are spending vast sums on lavish funerals, prioritising elaborate ceremonies over basic necessities and plunging many into debt.
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Ghanaians Sue Trump Over 'S***hole Countries' Comments
A group of Ghanaian individuals has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit in Washington DC against former US President Donald Trump, seeking reparations for alleged defamatory remarks referring to African nations as 's***hole countries' in 2018.
UK Ghanaian Chief Invites King Charles to Healing Ceremony
In an unprecedented move, the UK-based Chief of the Akuapem tribe has publicly invited King Charles III to Ghana for a historic 'healing ceremony', challenging centuries of royal diplomatic tradition.
African tribe faces eviction from Kent woodland home
A community from the Ewe tribe faces imminent eviction from their woodland sanctuary in Faversham, Kent, after a High Court ruling. They claim the forced removal breaches their human rights and spiritual connection to the land.
Pregnant 'Handmaid' Found in Scottish Woods
A pregnant woman, believed to be a 'handmaid' from a reclusive African tribe, has been discovered living in a makeshift shelter in the Scottish wilderness. The extraordinary find has sparked a major police investigation.
UN Warns of Imminent Famine in South Sudan
The United Nations issues a dire famine warning for South Sudan, with millions facing severe hunger due to a catastrophic combination of war, floods, and aid shortages.
Fort Worth Zoo Welcomes Litter of Endangered Lion Cubs
The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas welcomes a precious new litter of endangered lion cubs, a significant victory for global wildlife conservation efforts and a must-see attraction for visitors.
Joseph Kony Faces ICC for LRA War Crimes
Notorious Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony has made a historic first appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, facing a litany of charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by his Lord's Resistance Army.
San Francisco Proposes $5M Reparations Per Eligible Resident
San Francisco's African American Reparations Advisory Committee proposes groundbreaking $5 million payments and debt forgiveness to address historical injustices, sparking national debate on racial equity.
African Tribe's Legal Battle Over Scottish Woodland
A dramatic legal saga unfolds in the Scottish Highlands as an African tribe faces eviction from a woodland they claim as their spiritual home. Discover the new twist in this extraordinary clash of culture, land rights, and faith.
Elephants' heartbreaking reaction to discovering skull
Extraordinary footage captures the profound moment a herd of African elephants exhibits what appears to be deep mourning, gently investigating the skull of a deceased fellow mammal in a powerful display of animal sentience and emotion.
Major Cyber Attack Forces African Banks Offline
A severe cyber attack has paralysed major banking institutions across Central and West Africa, causing widespread disruption in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal.
TikTok Chef Fuels South Africa's Local Food Revolution
Discover how a South African TikTok sensation is using viral food videos to empower local farmers, preserve indigenous ingredients, and reshape the nation's culinary identity, creating a sustainable economic model from the ground up.
Burkina Faso imposes 5-year jail for 'promoting homosexuality'
Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.
Breathtaking Photography Book Reveals the Soul of Elephants
Discover 'A Picture to Walk the Earth' – a stunning visual odyssey by photographer David Guerrero that reveals the profound emotional world and fragile existence of elephants, from the deserts of Namibia to the plains of Kenya.
Coco Gauff's shocking DNA ancestry revelation uncovered
US Open champion Coco Gauff discovers unexpected ancestry through TikTok DNA test, revealing remarkable connections to West Africa and Europe ahead of French Open campaign.
Uganda Opens Pioneering mRNA Vaccine Facility
Uganda has inaugurated Africa's first major mRNA vaccine facility, a historic step towards medical self-reliance, combating diseases from COVID-19 to HIV, and reducing the continent's dependency on foreign pharmaceuticals.
Lorraine Kelly's DNA Test Reveals Shocking Family Secret
ITV's Lorraine Kelly was left speechless live on air after a DNA ancestry test uncovered a stunning family secret, reshaping her understanding of her Scottish heritage and leaving viewers captivated.
Cape Town's Fury Over Planned Trump Tower
Plans for a new 'Trump Tower' in Cape Town have ignited fierce backlash from local officials and activists, who cite the former US President's controversial history and criminal charges.
Bob Katter's fiery defence of his Lebanese heritage
Veteran Australian MP Bob Katter delivers an impassioned defence of his Lebanese ancestry in parliament, challenging critics and celebrating his heritage in a viral video moment.
Tems Condemns Systemic Sexism in African Music
Grammy-winning artist Tems delivers a powerful critique of the deep-rooted misogyny and gender-based barriers faced by women in the African music scene, calling for urgent reform.
African Plume Heatwave: 30°C Forecast for UK in July
Exclusive long-range forecast predicts a major heatwave hitting the UK in mid-July, with temperatures potentially soaring to 30°C as an 'African plume' sweeps across the country. Get the full breakdown and regional outlook.
African scammers target British women in 'colonial revenge' fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal networks in West Africa are systematically targeting single British women on dating apps, using a disturbing 'colonial revenge' narrative to justify their multi-million pound romance fraud operations.
London's United & African Caribbean Communities Forge Alliance
In a landmark move for community cohesion, London's United and African Caribbean groups form a pioneering partnership to champion shared cultural heritage and social causes.
Africa's Plan to Redraw the World Map with True Scale
The African Union launches a bold initiative to replace the Mercator projection with the 'Equal Earth' map, aiming to accurately represent the continent's true scale and reshape global perceptions in a monumental geopolitical move.
Kenya's Anime Convention Scene: Cosplay Culture Thrives
Discover how Nairobi's vibrant Comic Con Kenya is breaking cultural barriers, bringing together thousands of anime and manga enthusiasts in a spectacular celebration of Japanese pop culture and African creativity.
Pacific Islanders Discover Scottish Roots in Edinburgh DNA Trip
Residents from the South Pacific island of Vanuatu embark on an emotional pilgrimage to Edinburgh after DNA tests reveal profound Scottish ancestry, rewriting their understanding of family and identity.
African royals in bizarre claim for Scottish land
A self-proclaimed African king and queen are attempting to claim a Scottish woodland through a 'legal loophole', demanding reparations for historic slavery in a move experts call 'legally baseless'.
Trump's Smithsonian Attack: A New Front in the Culture Wars
Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.
DR Congo Accuses Rwanda of Backing M23 Rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally accused Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels, escalating tensions in Central Africa. President Félix Tshisekedi vows to defend territorial integrity amid renewed conflict.
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