Back with new Afrobeat album, veteran musician Bockarie asks for better Sierra Leone
Living conditions will remain the same for the poor so long as Sierra Leoneans continue to elect corrupt, incompetent officials. - Bockarie
Sat Nov 21 2020
South Africa: Students protest in racism row over hair policy
Pupils at Pretoria High School for Girls have said they were forced to chemically straighten their hair and not have afros that were deemed untidy.
Tue Aug 30 2016
Big hair don't care: get the catwalk look
The Fall/Winter 2016 ready-to-wear shows have not yet finished but it's official: big hair is hot right now. From Altuzarra's curls on the New York runway to Ashish's rainbow afro wigs in London via t
Fri Mar 04 2016
Singapore bans music festival over drug fears
Singapore has banned a music festival scheduled to take place later this month over concerns of drug use.
Sat Mar 07 2015
Brazil's Macumba priests ready voodoo dolls for World Cup
Voodoo dolls of Colombian star James Rodriguez, candles in Brazil colors and prayers to deities, Neymar and co are getting full support from the World Cup hosts' Afro-Brazilian religions.
Sat Jul 05 2014
World Cup: Belgium capable of lifting the trophy - Fellaini
Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini said he will shave off his afro-style hair if they succeed.
Fri Jun 20 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024