Adire cloth: how Nigeria’s indigo craft became fashion
The Yoruba indigo textile, once a women's wrapper cloth traded from Abeokuta and Ibadan, is now cut into suits and streetwear by Nigerian designers.
Culture
Koshary: how Egypt’s street dish became UNESCO heritage
Egypt's everyday meal of rice, pasta and lentils is the country's first dish on UNESCO's intangible heritage list, recognised for…
In Photos: South African President Visits GEM, Giza Pyramids
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Giza Pyramids this week, accompanied by Egypt’s…
Nigeria Marks 66 Years of Independence, Celebrating History, Culture
Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, marking 66 years since the country gained independence from British colonial…
Young BRICS+ actors explore Russian theatre and perform native stage excerpts in Moscow
Fourteen young actors from 10 countries gathered in Moscow to study Russian theatrical traditions and explore the global influence of…
UNESCO, Tanzania National Commission Back Youth Skills, Innovation
UNESCO and Tanzania’s National Commission for UNESCO are backing efforts to equip young people with practical skills and promote innovation,…
China-Africa Dialogue Highlights TVET Cooperation, Digital Learning to Boost Youth Skills
Education leaders, policymakers, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, development partners, private sector representatives, experts and African ambassadors…
Obituary: Nollywood Icon Olu Jacobs Passes Away at 84
The African showbiz is mourning the loss of one of its most revered pioneers. Nigeria's Legendary actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs…
Eswatini Marks 58 Years of Independence from Britain
The country, formerly known as Swaziland, gained independence on Sept. 6, 1968, under King Sobhuza II. The anniversary is observed…
Sept. 1: A Day of Literary Legacy, Liberation, Resistance in Africa
Sptember 1 carries a distinctive place in Africa’s modern history, linking the life of a celebrated Gambian writer and surgeon…
August 30 in African History: Four Turning Points That Shaped the Continent
August 30 offers a glimpse into some of the political struggles and turning points that have shaped modern Africa, spanning…
Egypt Takes ‘Study in Egypt’ Campaign to Nigeria to Attract African Students
Egypt has launched a promotional mission in Nigeria to attract more international students to its universities and expand exports of…
US Awards $125,000 to Preserve Ancient Nigerian Iron-Smelting Site
The United States has awarded a $125,000 grant to help preserve and digitally document an ancient iron-smelting site in Nigeria’s…
