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WATCH: Uniglobe Carefree Travel president Jamie Milton shares her Africa travel experience and deal of the day to South Africa in March 2026.

Born and raised in Eritrea Africa,  Alazar Beyene  learned the art of shoe repair from his father. Since immigrating to Canada 23 years ago, Beyene has been recycling shoes for his loyal customers in the Dufferin Mall ever. Susan Hay has the story.

We check in with Sylvia Parris-Drummond, CEO of the Delmore Budy Daye Learning Institute, to learn more about the 20th anniversary of The African Nova Scotian History Challenges.

A day of significance at the University of Manitoba as students raised the Pan-African flag for the first time ever. It marks the start of Black History Month and as Teagan Rasche reports, it’s a day some Bison’s won’t forget.

The community YMCA in Halifax’s north end has been a hub for learning, athletics, and recreation for many African Nova Scotians. Kendra Gannon looks into the history of the facility, and the impact it has had on many families in the community.

Dozens gathered at the Black Cultural Centre in the community of Cherry Brook to launch African Heritage Month. Dignitaries and community leaders took the stage to present this year’s message with an emphasis on unity. Mitchell Bailey reports.

As Canada marks 30 years of officially recognizing Black History Month, George Mbamalu from the Africa Festival of Arts and Culture Society joins Miranda Anthistle to reflect on the deep roots of Black history in Canada, share how the community is celebrating this milestone year, and highlight ways Canadians can take part throughout the month.

At least 11 people, including a three-year-old boy, were killed Saturday when a trio of gunmen opened fire at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police said. A manhunt in now underway for the suspects. Another 14 people were wounded during the incident in the Saulsville township, according to police. They...

This week’s segment of Science News Now dives into a record-breaking asteroid discovery, new evidence of early poison weapons in South Africa, and genetic clues from Brazil’s super-centenarians. Researcher-programmer Donna Francis, from the Ontario Science Centre, joins Miranda Anthistle to explain these breakthroughs.

Yemen’s ongoing conflict continues to raise questions about its origins, the role of regional powers, and the future of its political landscape. Farea Al-Muslimi, a research fellow with Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme, joins Miranda Anthistle with insight into how the fighting evolved, why key regions matter, and how global involvement is...

  World leaders posed together for a family photo on Saturday after the first session of the G20 summit, hosted by South Africa, drew to a close. The summit is taking place on African soil for the first time, and the leaders adopted a declaration addressing the climate crisis and other global challenges, which was drafted without...

Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was led away from a car following a fatal accident which claimed two lives on Monday in Nigeria. The 36-year-old British boxer sustained minor injuries in the crash. He was reportedly on holiday in Africa and has family roots in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s government says it cooperated with the United States in airstrikes targeting Islamic militants in the country’s northwest. The Christmas Day attack hit sites in the northwestern Sokoto State. U.S. President Donald Trump says the strikes were aimed at the so-called Islamic State – which he claims is primarily targeting Christians in Africa’s most populous...

Even though U.S. President Donald Trump is absent, he has dominated the first hours of the G20 summit in South Africa, the first ever to be held in an African country. Trump’s ultimatum to Ukraine to accept a Russian-backed peace plan to end the war forced Ukraine’s key G20 allies, including Canada, to huddle on...

From the Great Lakes to New York, a massive winter storm is throwing a wrench into holiday travel plans. At Toronto’s Pearson Airport, more than 500 flights have been either cancelled or delayed. And in the West Coast, a powerful atmospheric river hammered California over the holidays, triggering record rainfall, flooding and evacuations across multiple...

Canada and South Africa are discussing a new agreement to boost bilateral trade and investment between the two countries. The partnership is being called a gas-for-wine deal that would see more South African wine on Canadian shelves in exchange for liquified gas. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Business Matters for Nov. 18,...

Fresh from narrowly surviving a confidence vote, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit the road Tuesday evening, setting off to participate in the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. David Akin reports that this summit looks very different and not just because it’s in South Africa.

‘5 Artists 1 Love’ is marking 20 years of celebrating black excellence in Edmonton and showcasing the artistry of Edmonton’s African-Canadian communities. Kabi Moulitharan sits down with the founder and curator Darren Jordan.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a one-on-one with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the final day of the G20 summit in South Africa. As David Akin reports, the leaders are reviving negotiations for a comprehensive trade deal.

Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up his participation at the G20 Summit in South Africa on Sunday, where he addressed various issues, including the potential for a new oil pipeline agreement between Ottawa and Alberta aimed at transporting oil to the British Columbia coast. David Akin has the details.