How Africans Celebrated Africa Day Across the Continent & Beyond
Every year on May 25, Africans across the continent and around the world commemorate Africa Day, marking the 1963 establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to…
Culture
Egypt’s Senghor University secures Romanian tech funding to train future African leaders
Senghor University, a flagship academic institution dedicated to training Africa’s future leaders, has received a financial contribution from Romania and…
France to Return Sacred Ivorian Royal Drum Looted During Colonial Rule
After more than a century, France has officially agreed to return a sacred royal drum to Côte d’Ivoire, marking a…
Brenda Michelle: Digital Content Has No Rules — And That’s Both Beautiful and Risky
In this candid and insightful interview, we sit down with Brenda Michelle, a rising star in Kenya’s creative scene. An…
Five African Sites Added to UNESCO World Heritage List at Paris Session
UNESCO has inscribed five new African sites on its World Heritage List, highlighting the continent’s rich cultural landscapes and ecological…
Ethiopia Engages Diplomats on Climate Finance Ahead of Africa Climate Summit
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has held consultations with the diplomatic community in Addis Ababa ahead of the Second Africa…
Egypt uncovers 4,000-year-old tombs reused across dynasties in Aswan
Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered three ancient tombs estimated to be around 4,000 years old in southern Egypt, with evidence suggesting…
Over 41,000 Teachers in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region to Be Trained Amid Conflict and School Closures
More than 41,000 teachers and school leaders across Ethiopia’s war-affected Amhara region are set to receive professional development training this…
‘Days of Russian Spiritual Culture’ Festival Held in Zimbabwe for First Time
Zimbabwe has hosted the inaugural "Days of Russian Spiritual Culture," an event designed to foster understanding between the two countries…
Desmond Ovbiagele: From Investment Banking to the Vanguard of African Cinema
Desmond Ovbiagele’s trajectory, from the structured echelons of high finance to the dynamic heart of African storytelling, marks a distinctive…
Harare Africa Day Events Chaired by Egypt Feature Dignitaries, Cultural Activities
Egypt, serving as Chair of the Africa Day Organizing Committee on behalf of the African Group of Ambassadors based in…
Zimbabwe to Mark National Culture Month in May 2025
Zimbabwe will observe National Culture Month from May 1 to May 31, 2025, under the theme “Celebrating Indigenous Voices,” following…
24,000 Attend Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Africa’s Largest Music Event
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025, recognized as the largest music event on the African continent, attracted approximately 24,000…
