3 d. ago Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts

In Kenya’s Angama Amboseli camp, opened in November 2023, the once-dying roar of lions is now a thrilling presence. Historically, the region saw significant lion killings, especially between 2001 and 2006, due to human-wildlife conflict. With a population of around 20,000 people in the greater Kimana area, lions were often viewed as threats to livestock.… Read More »Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts The post Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet

Belarus’ state-owned airline Belavia is set to acquire three Airbus A330s from a little-known Gambian firm, Magic Air, to replenish its fleet depleted by Western sanctions. The US, UK, and the EU sanctioned the country’s airlines in 2021 after local authorities forced a plane carrying a dissident Belarusian journalist to land in Minsk. More sanctions… Read More »From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet The post From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Renewed fighting in eastern Congo as neighbours try to revive peace

M23's swift advance since January has seized eastern Congo's two largest cities

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1 week ago EFF Revives Controversial Struggle Song, Sparking Fresh Clash with AfriForum

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are once again in hot water with lobby group AfriForum after leader Julius Malema belted out the contentious struggle song Dubula ibhunu at a rally in Sharpeville on Friday. The chant, which roughly translates to “Shoot the boer”, has long been a flashpoint in South Africa’s political landscape. AfriForum CEO… Read More »EFF Revives Controversial Struggle Song, Sparking Fresh Clash with AfriForum The post EFF Revives Controversial Struggle Song, Sparking Fresh Clash with AfriForum first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid

On Sunday, Kusile Power Station’s Unit 6—the facility’s final unit—began contributing up to 800MW of electricity to South Africa’s national grid for the first time. Eskom announced that Unit 6 will undergo further testing over the next six months before its full integration into the grid as an official part of Eskom’s generation fleet. Once… Read More »Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid The post Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Ivory Coast’s Economic Revival Sparks Hope for a Second Miracle

Once devastated by civil wars, Ivory Coast is now experiencing an economic resurgence. The nation, home to 31 million people, stands out in a region struggling with instability and inflation. Bernard Ayitee, a hedge-fund manager who grew up in the country, believes its economic potential is vast. In the 1980s, Ivory Coast thrived during the… Read More »Ivory Coast’s Economic Revival Sparks Hope for a Second Miracle The post Ivory Coast’s Economic Revival Sparks Hope for a Second Miracle first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Inside Nollywood: How Nigeria’s Film Industry Became a Cultural Force

Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, has grown into a cultural powerhouse, rivaling Hollywood and Bollywood in output. Nollywood’s origins trace back to the 1992 hit Living in Bondage, which sparked a wave of low-budget, relatable films rooted in local culture and language. Over time, Nollywood evolved from VHS tapes to cinema and now streaming platforms,… Read More »Inside Nollywood: How Nigeria’s Film Industry Became a Cultural Force The post Inside Nollywood: How Nigeria’s Film Industry Became a Cultural Force first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Summit looks at improved technology for airlines and passengers in SA

BARSA and other stakeholders in the aviation sector have committed to grow the industry.

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3 w. ago Delta Air Lines Expands African Routes with New Flights to Marrakech and Accra

Delta Air Lines is expanding its African presence with new routes set to launch in late 2025. Starting October 25, 2025, the airline will introduce thrice-weekly flights between Atlanta and Marrakech, Morocco, making the city more accessible to U.S. travelers. Additionally, beginning December 1, 2025, Delta will offer seasonal daily nonstop flights from Atlanta to… Read More »Delta Air Lines Expands African Routes with New Flights to Marrakech and Accra The post Delta Air Lines Expands African Routes with New Flights to Marrakech and Accra first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago NPA heads to SCA to revive R24,9 mln Nulane fraud, corruption case

The NPA wants the SCA to order a retrial in Nulane fraud and money laundering case.

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