Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them
Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.
Tems and Tyla lead the most streamed African artists in Q1 2026
Tems just hit a billion streams in a single quarter. Let that sink in. If you needed any more proof that the Afrobeats-to-the-world moment has fully, irreversibly arrived, here it is. Q1 2026 streaming data shows 20 African artists combining for north of 8 billion plays across platforms, and the top
Sovereignty beyond the nation
A new history of the interwar Latin American left recovers the rich debates over race and self-determination that shaped the region's anti-imperial politics—and still resonate today. A 2019 parade in Mexico City celebrating the Mexican Revolution. Image © Clicks de México via Shutterstock. In the ea
Weeks after viral ‘danfo’ video, ‘Owo Blow’ star Sunday Afolabi returns to Nollywood
The actor made headlines after a viral video of him driving a commercial bus for a living sparked wider conversations about the welfare of Nollywood veterans. The post Weeks after viral ‘danfo’ video, ‘Owo Blow’ star Sunday Afolabi returns to Nollywood appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria: APGA Bans Sharing of Cash, Items During Primaries
[Premium Times] The party also banned its officials from wearing campaign materials or accepting gifts from aspirants.
South Africa: Komani Residents Given Ultimatum - Pay Rates or Lose Electricity
[GroundUp] But protesters say they are being billed for services they do not receive
South Africa: Stop Blaming Immigrants for Govt Failures, Johannesburg Marchers Say
[GroundUp] "This march is a declaration that no one is illegal and that our future is bound together as one human race"
Edo Carnival organisers pay winners after prize delay backlash
The resolution follows weeks of public criticism over the festival’s credibility. The post Edo Carnival organisers pay winners after prize delay backlash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The money engines that built Fawry’s $1 billion business
Fawry is Egypt's second-largest listed fintech by market capitalisation, behind the state-owned e-finance. It now processes about six million transactions daily, controlling physical and digital rails where consumer payments happen. Fawry has embedded itself deeply into the country's informal market
Israel to investigate soldier spotted smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
The army also noted that it is working to assist the community in restoring the statue to its place. The post Israel to investigate soldier spotted smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.