The headline read: 'Neymar has charmed Brazil, but annoyed the whole world'. That was how Brazilian newspaper Globo put it, capturing some of the mood around a man who once again combined the sublime and ridiculous…
Two Rwandan films have been shortlisted to compete at this year’s edition of the Durban International Film Festival that opens in South Africa next month. In its 39th edition, this year’s festival opens on July 19, and runs…
Money and power are some of the many spices of life. Everyone craves them, but not everyone has them. To be rich, you must think differently from the regular person. The difference between the rich and the poor isn’t in…
Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring is without modern or historical precedent; against Morocco he broke another record. It's futile to deny his brilliance Lionel Messi took part in a memorable pre-World Cup photoshoot which…
The two figures at the centre of the civil war that has ravaged South Sudan met for the first time in nearly two years on Wednesday evening in the Ethiopian capital. South Sudan's president Salva Kiir and rebel leader…
In his well-cut suit, with outstretched hand and beaming smile, Sibusiso Moyo is the very picture of a modern politician.He speaks softly, smoothly and pauses to listen as if he had spent years on campaign trails listening…
Faced with persistent power deficits, which have slowed down industrialisation, Africa is increasingly considering new alternatives for electricity generation, including nuclear energy. Across the continent, dependence on…
Neymar scored a brilliant goal on his return from injury as Brazil began their World Cup preparations with a win over Croatia at Anfield.The Paris St-Germain star, 26, smashed a shot in off the bar after a…
Transport between Uganda and Rwanda has been disrupted following the collapse of a road section linking the two countries. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) suspended traffic along the Katuna-Rwanda road after a…
Orange fruits and vegetables are a great way to battle off illness and disease. Most naturally, orange foods get their colour from beta-carotene and besides being delicious, they are healthy options that not only boast your…
Manchester United can "fight for the title and the Champions League" with the right signings this summer, says midfielder Nemanja Matic.United lost the FA Cup final 1-0 to Chelsea on Saturday and finished second in the…
Today is the start of Ramadhan, Islam’s holiest month and a period dedicated to meditation and devotion for Muslims. The Prophet of Islam said regarding fasting, “Allah gives this reward to whoever feeds a fasting person…
Though the main focus of Burundi's Thursday referendum is the extension of President Pierre Nkurunziza's rule, the vote is certain to fundamentally change the politics and the governance of the country. A new post for a…
Uganda's government has bought six planes to revive the national carrier following its liquidation in 2001. Works and Transport minister Monica Azuba-Ntege said on Wednesday that the government has made the initial deposit…
Dreams are very important. They are the one thing that can keep you going and focused in life’s journey. A life without dreams is a purposeless one.For a lot of people, dreaming isn’t the problem though; it is getting them…
The Ebola virus has reared its head again, this time in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While it is impossible to predict exactly where and when the next outbreak will occur, we now know much more about how to prevent a…
Premier League champions Manchester City set another record landmark by becoming the first side in top flight English football to reach 100 points with victory at Southampton on Sunday. Here, AFP Sports looks at a series of…
Former Barcelona star Neymar is desperate to seal a return to LaLiga after failing to settle into life in France and Real Madrid could offer him a sensational route back.Madrid-based publication AS claim Real Madrid…
The committee has ordered Mugabe to face legislators over his previous pronouncements that the state had been deprived of at least $15bn in diamond revenue by mining companies.Mugabe said in March 2016 that the country was…
The Blues need a miracle to qualify for Europe's top competition after falling short against David Wagner's plucky Terriers at Stamford Bridge Five minutes into the second half of Wednesday's game at Stamford Bridge,…
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