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 rule in 1960. Independence Day is observed annually as a…
Culture
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…
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…
Namibia Shipwreck Offers New Insight Into Africa’s 16th-Century Ivory Trade
A 16th-century Portuguese shipwreck discovered off Namibia’s coast is offering new insight into Africa’s historic trade networks after scientific analysis…
China-Africa Media Forum Calls for Shift Toward Joint Storytelling
African officials and media leaders called for China-Africa media cooperation to move beyond equipment support and programme exchanges towards joint…
African Cinema Takes Spotlight at Locarno as ‘Khufu’ Wins Silver Leopard
African cinema drew international attention at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, with filmmakers from across the continent presenting…
RAB’AFRICA Festival Opens 5th Edition in Morocco With 30 Artists
RAB’AFRICA, a festival celebrating African rap and urban music, opened its fifth edition in Rabat, bringing together established and emerging…
Africa’s Remarkable Archaeological Discoveries in August
Archaeological discoveries across Africa are continuing to shed light on the continent’s ancient societies, with new excavations and finds in…
