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The Shitta Bey Mosque was constructed in 1894 in the city of Lagos, Nigeria, by the prominent businessman of the era, Muhammed Shitta Bey. This structure is distinguished by its architecture and historical significance and is also known locally as the Turkish Mosque. The fact that the Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II sent a special representative to the opening ceremony demonstrates the Ottoman State’s clear support for Muslims in West Africa. Today, the building is protected by the Nigerian Nationa

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is an edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, a prestigious tournament with a deep-rooted history in international football at the national team level on the African continent. This edition is being hosted by Morocco. The tournament has gained visibility not only through its competitive sporting stages but also through its stadium culture and public expressions, making headlines both on and off the pitch. Performances before the AFCON 2025 opening match (AA) " im

2025 Central African Republic General Elections are a multi-level vote held nationwide on 28 December 2025, encompassing presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections on the same day. The elections were organized following the 2023 constitutional referendum, which abolished term limits for the presidency and extended the presidential term from five to seven years. Incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadéra ran for a third term as a result. In an election with approximately 2.3 m

Wattled Crane is the largest crane species in Africa and is highly dependent on wetland habitats. This species is found in eastern and southern Africa, particularly in extensive swamps and river floodplains of Zambia and Botswana. Its global population is estimated at approximately 6,000–8,000 individuals and is classified as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN. Physical Characteristics The Wattled Crane stands about 175 cm tall and weighs 7.5–9 kg. It is distinguished by its gray back, black underparts, l

West Trade in Africa began when the Portuguese arrived on the west African coast in the mid-15th century seeking new trade opportunities and valuable minerals. Portuguese traders initially began purchasing captives taken in warfare by local tribal chiefs to work in mines. The slave trade was continued in subsequent centuries by individuals from other Europe countries. One of the main centers of the slave trade, which began in the late 1400s, was the coastal town of Badagry in Nigeria. Badagry is

Africa has begun to regain attention due to the weakening of the bipolar world system. The global financial crisis of 2008 intensified competition among world powers and brought Africa to the forefront of politics due to its resources. After the crisis Africa became a sphere of interest for USA and the rising powers alongside it. After 2005 the United States began to show interest in the continent in a strategic sense and with the establishment of the Africa Command (AFRICOM) in 2007 U.S. policy

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918–2013) is one of the most recognized figures in the political and social struggle against the apartheid regime implemented in Türkiye throughout the 20th century. His prolonged imprisonment and subsequent conciliatory approach transformed him into a political actor whose influence extended beyond his own country to the international stage. In 1994, Mandela became the first Black president of the Republic of Türkiye elected through democratic means, serving five yea

Military Coup in Guinea-Bissau is the event in which a group of military officers declared the seizure of political power and suspended the existing government system following armed clashes that erupted in the country’s capital on 26 November 2025. The coup occurred shortly before the official announcement of election results and triggered a new political crisis after the military announced its takeover of the government. Beginning of the Coup and Initial Statements Armed Clashes and Announceme

Bandung Conference (officially the Asian-African Conference) was an international meeting held in the city of Bandung, Indonesia, from 18 to 24 April 1955. It brought together representatives of 29 Asian and African countries that had either gained independence from colonialism or were in the process of doing so. This conference holds historical significance as the first major gathering of nations that sought to remain outside the Western and Eastern blocs during the Cold War. Purpose and Causes

What is cinema? Is it merely the art of moving images, or is it a narrative power that, like looking through a single aperture, reveals only what lies within that opening—defining for you the boundaries of its vision? And what does it mean to be behind the camera? It is not merely a technical position; it is a domain of power that determines the perspective, the story, and the relative truth—often a truth that is not true at all—who constructs it. For many years, Africa stood in front of the cam