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Review: Lifequake by Tarini Mohan

India, Jan. 2 -- At 23, Tarini Mohan has it all. An Ivy League education, a Wall Street career, a long-term partner and a promising future. Thus, begins Lifequake, her memoir about her struggle with a... Read More


The Lens of Bias: Why a BMW Bike Overshadowed a Diplomatic Mission

Srinagar, Jan. 2 -- The recent visit by Rahul Gandhi to Germany (December 2025) has indeed been a lightning rod for debate, and the "BMW motorbike" footage is a perfect example of how a single image c... Read More


Telangana: Several injured in bus accident in Bhadradri Kothagudem district

Bhadradri Kothagudem, Jan. 2 -- A college bus carrying several students met with an accident near the Mondikunta village, Aswapuram Mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, leaving many injured and ho... Read More


Sheikh Nurdin Kishindo Warns Muslims Against Birthday and New Year Celebrations

Kenya, Jan. 2 -- Sheikh Nurdin Kishindo warns Muslims against birthday and New Year celebrations. A clip from one of his lectures started circulating online in early January 2026. The Tanzanian schola... Read More


Becky Akinyi Shows Off New Medusa Tattoo on Social Media

Kenya, Jan. 2 -- Popular Luo TikToker and adult content creator Becky Akinyi showing off her new Medusa tattoo. She posted a photo on January 1, 2026, through a gossip account on X that quickly got at... Read More


Johannesburg's creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing innercity

South Africa, Jan. 2 -- Yet, while many avoid the inner city or speak only of its decline, the creative and cultural practitioners of Johannesburg never left. In fact, artists, architects, fashion des... Read More


How ChatGPT could change the face of advertising, without you even knowing about it

South Africa, Jan. 2 -- Personal messaging is part of a strategy used by advertisers to build a more intense relationship with consumers. It often consists of pop-up adverts or follow-up emails remind... Read More


Kenyan Graduate Wanders Village in Gown, Sparking Witchcraft Debate

Kenya, Jan. 2 -- Kenyan graduate wanders village in gown, sparking witchcraft debate. A video started circulating online in early January 2026 showing a young woman walking around Nyamache in Kisii Co... Read More


New study! Men Prefer Women with Less Makeup, Echoing 2014 Study

Kenya, Jan. 2 -- Men prefer women with less makeup, echoing the 2014 study. A post went viral on New Year's Day 2026 from an account quoting "Educated Minds". It showed side-by-side photos of a woman ... Read More


Tanzania installs lightning protection systems in Geita schools

GEITA, Jan. 2 -- THE Tanzanian government has completed the installation of lightning protection systems in 12 schools in Bukombe District, Geita Region, as part of efforts to protect citizens and stu... Read More