African female traditional fashion continues to evolve, beautifully blending rich heritage with modern, runway-ready silhouettes. Whether you are attending a grand Nigerian ‘owambe’ or exploring regional styles, these 10 iconic attires highlight the stunning diversity and elegance of African culture. 1. Aso Oke (Nigeria) Originating from the Yoruba people, Aso Oke is a hand-loomed cloth […]
Read MoreTraditional Kenyan food is influenced, in part, by its African landscape. Cuisine on the east coast is infused with Hindu, Indian and Arab flair, due to their presence during the Colonial era. Alternatively, inland, the traditional styles of the indigenous tribal herdsmen have had their own band of influences. Each area of the country stamps […]
Read MoreAfrican and Caribbean countries have called for a formal apology and reparations from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade. The demands come at the end of a three-day conference in Ghana which looked to advance the push for reparatory justice. It follows a landmark UN resolution in March which recognised transatlantic slavery as […]
Read MoreXcel Energy is seeking to extend operations at an aging coal-fired power plant in Pueblo for another 15 months, to avoid potential electricity shortages. Colorado’s largest utility recently asked the state’s Public Utilities Commission to keep Comanche 2 open until March 2028, and speed up a host of other fossil-fuel projects and energy purchases. The […]
Read MoreThe Kilimanjaro National Park in Northern Tanzania is a unique and surprising place. For starters, it’s home to the highest mountain in Africa (5,895 m), It is the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world, meaning it is not part of a mountain range. Also called a stratovolcano (a term for a very large volcano […]
Read MoreThe 7th Africa Women Summit brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, diplomats, development partners, gender advocates, and women leaders from across Africa and the Diaspora. Conversations centered on women’s health, empowerment, leadership, and sustainable development. Guided by the D.R.E.A.M framework—Driving Resilience, Empowerment, Access, and Mobilisation—the summit focused on strengthening healthcare systems, advancing women’s economic empowerment, supporting […]
Read MoreUnited States President Trump has spent the majority of his time at the G7 summit touting his tentative agreement with Iran, but many questions remain about just how the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz will unfold — and just what the details of the agreement are. The U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran has rocked […]
Read MoreThe Supreme Court recently agreed to weigh in on the issue of whether some immigrants with criminal records can be detained indefinitely. The court accepted a case, Genalo v. Black, from New York state involving a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic arrested by immigration enforcement after an assault conviction and held for 21 months […]
Read MoreThe U.S. government through the federal Food and Drug Administration has granted Colorado approval to begin importing some prescription drugs from Canada, where they’re often cheaper. The governor’s office announced the authorization. “This is a really critical step. This has been a long time in the making,” said an enthusiastic Gov. Jared Polis in a […]
Read MoreTolulope Omotunde of Afrik Digest presents his monthly list of the best shows, films, and series to watch across the continent in June. Here are the most captivating film and TV stories coming this June from the African continent. From a documentary on Mali’s incredible musical duo Amadou and Mariam to Truck Mama, a portrait […]
Read More
