Britain’s charity watchdog said Thursday that it was launching an investigation into Sentebale, the charity Prince Harry set up in memory of his mother, Princess Diana. The Charity Commission said in a statement that it would try to determine whether Sentebale’s “current and former trustees, including its chair, have fulfilled their duties and responsibilities.” It … Read more
Prince Harry has resigned as a patron of the African charity he founded in the memory of his late mother, after a fallout between the trustees and the chairperson. Set up in 2006, Sentebale was created to help young people in the southern African nations of Lesotho and Botswana in areas of health, including HIV … Read more
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in world sports. “It is a signal that we are truly global,” the Zimbabwe sports minister and two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist said. Her’s was … Read more
Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories. One Bay Area man who plays an unusual West African instrument recently discovered more about his roots and family history while pursuing his passion. Growing up in a rural part … Read more
Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, was widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s greatest playwrights. The son of an Afrikaner mother, he was best known for his politically charged plays challenging the racist system of apartheid. Paying tribute to Fugard, South Africa’s Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie hailed him as “a fearless … Read more
UNITED NATIONS — Britain accused Russia on Thursday of planning to interfere in upcoming elections in the Central African Republicand the U.S. alleged that Moscow was seeking to steal the gold and diamond-rich country’s resources. Russia’s deputy United Nations ambassador Anna Evstigneeva responded by telling the U.N. Security Council, “It is surprising that our U.S. … Read more
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, one of the pioneers of African cinema, has died aged 84. His daughter, Mariam Cissé, confirmed his death at a clinic in the capital Bamako, expressing shock and mourning “the loss of a man who dedicated his life to film and art”. The cause of his death has not been … Read more
Ayra Starr has become the first woman to win best African music act at the Mobo Awards in 16 years. The singer also won best international music act, at the ceremony held in Newcastle. The awards show was founded in 1996 and celebrates black culture and music in the UK. Source link
