African Christian leaders see common cause with an incoming President Trump (RNS) — When it comes to defending Christianity and religious freedom and opposing abortion, Christian leaders like what they see in Trump. The post African Christian leaders see common cause with an incoming President Trump appeared first on RNS.

African safari then beach? (Without tiny connecting planes?) Some help please. My partner and I (coming from UK) would love to do a safari package in Africa for 5ish days (preferably not SA as are going there for wedding another time). We then want to go to a beach resort- Mauritius or Seychelles for 7/10 days. What country would be best to do the safari in? And would it be too much to go to Mauritius or …

More than 60 years later, Langston Hughes’ ‘Black Nativity’ is a pillar of African American theater (The Conversation) — ‘Black Nativity’ may be different each time you see it − and that’s exactly what the playwright had in mind. The post More than 60 years later, Langston Hughes’ ‘Black Nativity’ is a pillar of African American theater appeared first on RNS.

Lookman, Banda win African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after a stellar season with Atalanta and the Nigeria national team.

Land Reclamation in the African Sahel *2024* submitted by /u/IEC21

Gorée, Sénégal. Western African main slave trade port 1: colourful pirogue in Gorée’s inner harbour 2: a restaurant 3: large cell for rebellious 4: inside the cell… (large) 5: « beyond the door of no return », recommend the book by David Diop 6: gallery just above the cells for the slaves traders apartments 7-18: streets and colourful walls in 19: défense naval guns from WW2. The one and only time …

How the NBA got into business with an African dictator ESPN examines the tensions navigated by the NBA and other leagues that align with authoritarian governments.

African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year (RNS) — ‘We urgently need a new debt jubilee to bring hope to humankind, and to bring the planet back from the brink of becoming uninhabitable,’ said 27 religious leaders from 13 countries. The post African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year appeared first on Religion News Service.

African American Women in Rome, Racism Yes, but Mainly Positive Here in Rome for 3 days before embarking on a cruise with my mom and teenage daughter around the Mediterranean. I know people are traveling here frequently and have some fears around racism abroad so I thought I’d share our experiences in Rome. I’ll get the negative experiences out of the way first. We went on a food tour through Trastevere. Th…

Three West African Countries Exit Regional ECOWAS Bloc Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region.

The rise of mobile money has made traveling in sub-Saharan African incredibly difficult I’m currently in Zambia and planning for a long trip throughout Southern Africa. I have gone on trips in Africa years back, but everything seems to have changed. Everyone seems to have ditched normal banking for mobile money through companies like Airtel (which is fair, banking can be a real hassle in the region). However, people have moved so f…

Former Colonies Want France Out. This African Nation Says, Bienvenue! France is facing deep anticolonial resentment across Africa, but has found a partner in Rwanda, which is embracing French influence despite years of acrimony.

Gilead Shot Provides Total Protection From HIV in Trial of Young African Women An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates.

Tips for African Safari Hi, my wife and I are heading to East Africa next month (7/24-8/2) for a safari, we wanted to catch the great migration. We arrive in Nairobi 7/25, and want to start the safari 7/26, and plan to get back to Nairobi 7/31, so 6 days total. I am trying to decide if we should just stay in Kenya and do Masai Mara + Amboseli, or if we should do Masai …

African Safari Honeymoon Hello! Planning our honeymoon and have our rough dream itinerary and would love feedback. I have spent a ton of hours but still don’t feel any closer to finalizing…I know we are cramming a lot in but I really doubt we’d be back for a long time sadly. We are targeting August or September for the Great Migration. We are flexible on the total amoun…

Ivory Coast splits with UMC but Kenya and other African conferences slow to follow NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — ‘You don’t throw away the relationship of your sibling because you do not agree on an issue,’ said a former UMC bishop from Nairobi.  The post Ivory Coast splits with UMC but Kenya and other African conferences slow to follow appeared first on Religion News Service.

Jacob Zuma Gets His Revenge on South African Party That Shunned Him A new party led by Mr. Zuma, a former president forced out over corruption allegations, helped ensure that the African National Congress fell short of an outright majority for the first time since the end of apartheid.

Why South African Voters Turned Against the A.N.C. Some South African voters welcomed the defeat of the African National Congress in last week’s elections, even as they remain wary of the country’s political future.

South African Voters Reject the Party That Freed Them From Apartheid The African National Congress received less than 50 percent of the national vote for the first time since gaining power 30 years ago, setting the nation on an uncharted course.

Who are currently the most talented African American actors under 40? I mean, in terms of talent, not being a big star. Basically, this generation’s best African American actors, in terms of raw acting talent, not necessarily fame. I’m talking the kind of actor who completely submerses themselves in a role. submitted by /u/paxinfernum