Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: ‘You see the faces of our ancestors’

Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, a Ghanaian sculptor, is using his skills to create the Ancestor Project – portraits of Africans who were imprisoned, kidnapped or coerced into slavery. Using the ancient Akan tradition of creating portraits of the dead, Kwame wants to show people how great their community was before slavery. Producer: Sulley Lansah Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: ‘You […]

Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: ‘You see the faces of our ancestors’

Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, a Ghanaian sculptor, is using his skills to create the Ancestor Project – portraits of Africans who were imprisoned, kidnapped or coerced into slavery. Using the ancient Akan tradition of creating portraits of the dead, Kwame wants to show people how great their community was before slavery. Producer: Sulley Lansah Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: ‘You […]

Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: ‘You see the faces of our ancestors’

Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, a Ghanaian sculptor, is using his skills to create the Ancestor Project – portraits of Africans who were imprisoned, kidnapped or coerced into slavery. Using the ancient Akan tradition of creating portraits of the dead, Kwame wants to show people how great their community was before slavery. Producer: Sulley Lansah Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: ‘You […]

Ethiopia Amhara ‘coup ringleader killed’

Image copyright YOUTUBE/ALEM GENA TUBE Image caption The renegade general was released from prison last year The suspected ringleader of Saturday’s failed coup attempt in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has been shot dead, police say. Brig-Gen Asaminew Tsige was killed as he attempted to escape from his hideout in Amhara’s capital, police added. Ethiopia’s army chief […]

Ethiopia Amhara ‘coup ringleader killed’

Image copyright YOUTUBE/ALEM GENA TUBE Image caption The renegade general was released from prison last year The suspected ringleader of Saturday’s failed coup attempt in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has been shot dead, police say. Brig-Gen Asaminew Tsige was killed as he attempted to escape from his hideout in Amhara’s capital, police added. Ethiopia’s army chief […]

Ethiopia Amhara ‘coup ringleader killed’

Image copyright YOUTUBE/ALEM GENA TUBE Image caption The renegade general was released from prison last year The suspected ringleader of Saturday’s failed coup attempt in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has been shot dead by police, state media report. Brig-Gen Asaminew Tsige was killed on the outskirts of Amhara’s capital, Bahir Dar, the reports added. Ethiopia’s army […]

Ethiopia Amhara ‘coup ringleader killed’

Image copyright YOUTUBE/ALEM GENA TUBE Image caption The renegade general was released from prison last year The suspected ringleader of Saturday’s failed coup attempt in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has been shot dead by police, state media report. Brig-Gen Asaminew Tsige was killed on the outskirts of Amhara’s capital, Bahir Dar, the reports added. Ethiopia’s army […]

Ethiopia Amhara ‘coup ringleader killed’

Image copyright YOUTUBE/ALEM GENA TUBE Image caption The renegade general was released from prison last year The suspected ringleader of Saturday’s failed coup attempt in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has been shot dead by police, state media report. Brig-Gen Asaminew Tsige was killed on the outskirts of Amhara’s capital, Bahir Dar, the reports added. Ethiopia’s army […]

Women’s World Cup: Fifa to look into Cameroon behaviour in England defeat

Cameroon coach Alain Djeumfa (right) encourages his team to continue after Ajara Nchout’s goal was ruled out for offside Fifa says it is “currently looking into” Cameroon’s behaviour during their World Cup last-16 defeat by England. It comes after an African football chief said it “reflected badly on African football”. England’s 3-0 victory on Sunday […]

Women’s World Cup: Fifa to look into Cameroon behaviour in England defeat

Cameroon coach Alain Djeumfa (right) encourages his team to continue after Ajara Nchout’s goal was ruled out for offside Fifa says it is “currently looking into” Cameroon’s behaviour during their World Cup last-16 defeat by England. It comes after an African football chief said it “reflected badly on African football”. England’s 3-0 victory on Sunday […]