Hundreds of people took to the streets of Sandton on Saturday to celebrate South Africa’s Pride parade, one of Africa’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity. Participants waved rainbow flags and banners with messages of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Many donned colorful costumes, with some hailing from other countries in Asia and beyond. “As we’ve seen in countries like America,… Read More

On the sand of Lomé Beach, Anthony Yao Sodjinê warms up for a match. The sport he’s preparing for – sambo – began in the USSR and takes its name from a Russian expression meaning “unarmed self-defense.” Now, a new partnership between Togo and Russia is giving the discipline a foothold in West Africa. Anthony came to sambo from judo,… Read More

The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions. Tens of thousands of spectators cheered on the opening ceremony in the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium near the capital Dakar. Hundreds of drummers and dancers celebrated Senegalese and African culture in line with the… Read More

Some migrants have found shelter at an upgraded reception camp near Nicosia, Cyprus, where The Associated Press was granted access. Mbah Damaris Menemah said her family in Cameroon cast her out after discovering her secret. “In my country, lesbians are not accepted,” the 24-year-old told The Associated Press at Cyprus’ Pournara migrant reception center. “So when my family found out,… Read More

A 15-year-old boy originally from Ghana has died after being shot near his school in New York City, as police search for three teenagers in connection with the killing. Javits Frimpong was struck in the abdomen shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Thursday in the Bronx, according to the New York Police Department. The shooting happened near East 171st Street and… Read More

Hundreds of Supporters of Cape Verde President Jose Maria Neves cheered him on at a rally in Sao Vicente, as campaigning in the country’s presidential election kicked off on Saturday. Supporters chanted and held signs backing Neves who’s seeking a second term in the November 15 vote. He is backed by the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde… Read More