1. Tribute to Haile Selassie
On 2 November 1930, Ras Tafari Makonnen was crowned Emperor Haile
Selassie I in Addis Ababa, becoming a powerful symbol of African
independence and Pan-African identity. What did Haile Selassie’s
coronation mean for Ethiopia and the wider African continent?
2. South Africans decide: Local Government Elections 2026

More than 2.6 million special vote applications have been approved for
the 2026 Local Government Elections, giving elderly, ill, disabled and
other qualifying voters an opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of
Election Day.
As South Africans head to the polls, what are the biggest issues you want
your local government to address?
3. Did we know, Ma Afrika? Ethiopia
Ethiopia is one of the few African countries to maintain its independence
during the Scramble for Africa, and it is also widely regarded as the
birthplace of coffee and home to the ancient Kingdom of Aksum.
How much do we really know about Ethiopia’s rich history and its
contribution to Africa and the world?