Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie’s Musical Band of Armenian Orphans

The 40 Armenian orphans with their leader, Kevork Nalbandian, in the middle holding a violin. (From the archives of St. George Armenian Apostolic Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) In the spring of 1924, Ras Tafari Makonnen, Ethiopia’s crown prince,...

Tanzania still absent as Africa start-up funding tops $2.2bn

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania remains conspicuously absent from Africa’s fundraising leaderboard as of October, even as start-ups across the continent continue to secure significant capital, with the total raised in 2025 now surpassing $2.2 billion....

Roost Restaurant unveils new name, design, menu, yet, 'still Southern'

Roost Free Range Kitchen & Bar has reopened in downtown Greenville after a 10-month renovation. The restaurant features a modernized design, 30 additional seats, and significant kitchen upgrades. While keeping Southern-style roots, the new menu...

NDLEA uncovers drugs hidden in drinks, soaps, and food on route to Europe, Africa, and Middle East

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja In a sweeping series of operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a significant haul of illicit drugs cleverly disguised in everyday items, including alcoholic drink sachets, women’s...

From youth activist to ambassador — South Africa says goodbye to Nathi Mthethwa

‘Ambassador Mthethwa served his people and served his country. For this, we will forever remember him. And for his contribution, we thank him,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his eulogy on Sunday, 12 October. Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi”...

This is the best new restaurant in America, according to Yelp

Yelp has officially served up its list of Best New Restaurants of 2025, spotlighting the most talked-about dining destinations across the U.S. Claiming the top spot is Dōgon in Washington, D.C., a celestial-themed Afro-Caribbean restaurant from...

Why Kenyatta Cup is Kenya’s most significant horse racing event

The Kenyatta Cup horse racing competition took place on Sunday October 12, 2025 at Ngong racecourse, East Africa’s only horse racing track and Kenya’s only thoroughbred race venue. It opened in 1954, replacing the old Kariokor racecourse. The...

Mass shooting erupts at crowded family-friendly restaurant in South Carolina as four are killed and 20 injured

By EMMA RICHTER, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:10 EDT, 12 October 2025 | Updated: 10:57 EDT, 12 October 2025 A mass shooting at a crowded family-friendly restaurant in South Carolina left four people dead and at least 20 customers injured,...

Strengthening primary health care for a heart-healthy Nigeria

Worldwide, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), with attendant heart attacks and strokes, are among the leading causes of death. In Nigeria, bold steps are being made towards a future where CVD are no longer death sentences; a future where CVDs can be...

World Bank urges Kenya to increase taxes to clear over KSh 500b pending bills

The World Bank published a new report on Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth and made new recommendations The lender asked Kenya to "remove distortions" that impede economic growth, noting that the country should clear outstanding bills It...

Nigerian Newspapers50 minutes ago Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 11th October, 2025 Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 11th October, 2025.…

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 11th October, 2025. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State is set to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All...

Feature: Insects, solution to Africa’s malnutrition and food problems

Research has, however, shown that the majority of these consumed insects across Africa are wild harvested and sustainability becomes an issue, hence increased calls to farm these “small livestock’’. Grilled or fried insects like soldier termites,...

Stanbic IBTC Orchestrates UAC’s Strategic Takeover of CHI Limited

Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, the investment banking arm of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, has successfully acted as the lead financial adviser in UAC of Nigeria Plc’s acquisition of the majority stake in CHI Limited, the beverage and dairy producer...

Meet the man behind hot restaurant Carbone’s blockbuster art

Carbone, one of New York’s hottest restaurants, has just unveiled its first London outpost to great fanfare on the site of the former US embassy on Grosvenor Square. If its Manhattan counterpart is anything to go by, good luck getting a table. As...

Nigeria News1 hour ago My Wife Was Undergoing Treatment For Miscarriages While I Led Hallelujah Challenge – Nathaniel Bassey Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has revealed how his wife, Sarah, suffered several miscarriages, and he had to lead several…

Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has revealed how his wife, Sarah, suffered several miscarriages, and he had to lead several praise sessions during Hallelujah Challenge while his wife was hospitalised. Speaking on Friday during the ongoing...

African startups raised $140m in September to total $2.2bn in 2025

Venture funding into Africa increased in September as 58 startups raised a combined $140 million. This is according to data from the African venture funding analytics company, Africa the Big Deal. This represents an impressive 50.5 per cent...

Kenya’s Catholic church replaces altar wine after local brands hit Nairobi bars

What was once poured in churches during Holy Communion is now being served over ice in Nairobi’s bars, prompting the Catholic church to make a swift decision. In response, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has decided to replace the...

"Very Funny": Lady reacts as restaurant blocks her from taking photos unless she spends big amount

A Nigerian lady took to social media to share her shocking experience after a restaurant in Ibadan stopped her from taking photos and videos unless she spent a specific amount In a video posted on TikTok, she questioned the staff about the unusual...

Petpooja Expands from Local Kitchens to Global Cloud with AI-Powered Restaurant Management Solutions

Petpooja was first established in Ahmedabad in 2011 by Parthiv and Apurv Patel as a way to address the daily operational difficulties that tiny local restaurants faced. Early on, the founders concentrated on issues that were prevalent in the...

Inside the Moroccan city set to steal the spotlight from Marrakech in 2026 - with quieter markets, cheap restaurants and no street harassment

The words 'Morocco' and 'calm' are rarely ever uttered in the same sentence. Marrakech brings to mind sensory overload: street vendors shouting, the smell of cooked meats and spices intermingling, motorbikes zooming through metre-wide alleyways at...