Culture
How football, smartphones and mobile money drive youth sports betting in Africa
Africa is a multi-billion dollar market for gambling, with a growing number of young people using smartphones to place bets, particularly on football matches.
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Culture coverage from Nigeria Wire.
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Forgotten flint tools in museum boxes reveal how Egypt’s early farmers paved the way for the pharaohs
More than a century after they were excavated from beneath Cairo, almost 3,000 stone tools from Heliopolis show that specialised work was already reshaping village life before Egypt became a state.
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China imports millions of donkey hides from Africa every year: new book traces the drivers and impact
The demand for donkey hides has grown exponentially over the past 15 years, driven mainly by demand from China. Lauren Johnston is a specialist on China trade with Africa.
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How K-dramas use Africa as a backdrop to boost South Korea’s image
The success of South Korean popular music or K-pop continues to power the Hallyu Wave, a term that describes the global obsession with the country’s pop culture production.
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Sénégal : la bataille des mœurs est devenue un enjeu politique
Une danse considérée comme trop osée et qui suscite l’indignation sur les réseaux sociaux. Une artiste qui se retrouve au centre d’une enquête pour une scène jugée inappropriée.
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Senegal’s Youth Olympics legacy: who pays after the Games?
Senegal has made major investments to build, renovate and modernise its sports facilities to host the Youth Olympic Games, set for 31 October to 13 November 2026. New or upgraded venues now stand in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.