By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sunday Standard
Botswanan artist Kelebogile Marope has won the 2026 FNB Art Prize, becoming the first artist from Botswana to receive the distinction. The prize was announced in August in South Africa, according to Sunday Standard, which profiles her career and artistic work.
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Visa For Music has announced its 13th edition in Rabat, from 18 to 21 November, with more than 35 artistic projects selected from over 900 applications from more than 90 countries. The festival and professional market for music from Africa and the Middle East has unveiled its official programme, according to the organisers.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Lavieeco ·
South African swimmer Pieter Coetze won the overall 2026 Swimming World Cup standings with 172.9 points. He sealed his victory by winning all three backstroke events at the final stop in Astana, Kazakhstan, according to results from World Aquatics.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Sunday Express ·
Nigerian actress Adunni Ade announced the death of her mother, who died on 18 October after a long illness. She paid tribute to her on Instagram and said funeral arrangements would be announced later, according to her message posted on 19 October 2026.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
Outgoing Chinese ambassador Hu Bin was awarded the rank of Officer of the National Order of 27 June on 18 October 2026 by acting Prime Minister Ali Hassan Bahdon. The award marks the end of Hu Bin’s more than five years of diplomatic service in Djibouti, according to La Nation.
🇩🇯 Djibouti · Source: Lanation ·
South African court refuses bail to Shadrack SibiyaSouth African courts have refused bail to Shadrack Sibiya, a former deputy police commissioner charged with rape, human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of a 16-year-old girl. The magistrate said he had failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances, and the case will return to court on 24 November for the continuation of the investigation, according to Scrolla.
Samora Machel Jr. calls for his father’s legacy to be preservedSamora Machel Jr. called for his father’s legacy to be preserved by defending peace, integrity in the management of public resources and national unity in Mozambique. He was speaking in Mbuzini, South Africa, at ceremonies marking the 40th anniversary of the former president’s death, according to the Mozambique News Agency.The week in Africa
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