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Adekunle Owolabi is a journalist, political analyst, and digital strategist with experience across Africa and the Middle East. He focuses on international diplomacy, promotes digital inclusion, and advocates for a borderless Africa.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
DiplomacyWorld

Lavrov closes youth festival in Yekaterinburg

YEKATERINBURG, Russia, September 16, 2026 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has addressed participants at the closing ceremony of the International Youth Festival...

BySeptember 16, 2026
Lesotho’s Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Honourable Mputi Stephen Mputi, speaks during the opening of the country’s first Annual Tourism Pitso at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru on September 16, 2026
Southern AfricaTourism

Lesotho opens first annual tourism Pitso

MASERU, Lesotho, September 16, 2026 — Lesotho has opened its first Annual Tourism Pitso, bringing government officials, tourism businesses, communities, private sector representatives...

BySeptember 16, 2026
President John Dramani Mahama engages with members of the media during a tour of the expanded Zonda Tec Ghana Limited Assembly Plant in Tema, where he inspected the facility and its vehicle production operations.
DiplomacyMotoringWest Africa

Mahama opens expanded vehicle plant in Tema

TEMA, Ghana — President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the expanded Zonda Tec Ghana vehicle assembly facility in Tema, as Ghana steps up...

BySeptember 16, 2026
Some of the models showcase African fashion during Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL). Photo: Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL)
Fashion & BeautyWest Africa

Africa Fashion Week Nigeria returns to Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria — Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) will return to Lagos in December 2026, with organisers opening applications for designers ahead of...

BySeptember 16, 2026
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik meets Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko during his two day State Visit to Botswana on September 16, 2026. The leaders held talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding economic ties. Photo: Ministry of International Relations, Botswana.
DiplomacyMiddle East

Oman Sultan arrives in Botswana

GABORONE, Botswana, September 16, 2026 — Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has arrived in Botswana for a two day State Visit aimed...

BySeptember 16, 2026
Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Ali meets Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh at the Presidential Palace in Djibouti on September 15, 2026, following the 74th Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
DiplomacyEast Africa

Somalia backs stronger IGAD cooperation

JABUTI, Djibouti, September 15, 2026 — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Ali, has called for a stronger and more...

BySeptember 15, 2026
Yemi Alade
Music

Yemi Alade releases new album

LAGOS, Nigeria: Nigerian singer and songwriter Yemi Alade has released her latest studio album, IT’S YEMI ALADE, a 16 track project that brings...

BySeptember 15, 2026
Artists and music industry professionals attend the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) during a previous edition of the awards in Namibia. Photo: Namibia Annual Music Awards/Facebook
Music

Namibia music awards extend 2026 entries

WINDHOEK, Namibia: The Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) have opened submissions for their 2026/27 edition, giving Namibian artists and music industry professionals another...

BySeptember 15, 2026
Linda Sikhakhane
Music

Linda Sikhakhane announces US and SA tour

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: South African saxophonist and composer Linda Sikhakhane is set to take his latest music to audiences in South Africa and...

BySeptember 15, 2026
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