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.
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Obituary | Uganda’s Veteran Statesman Gen. Moses Ali Dies at 87
Uganda is mourning the loss of one of its longest-serving political and military figures, Gen. Moses Ali, the country's former…
Jul. 7 Marks World Kiswahili Language Day
The African Union (AU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday marked World Kiswahili Language…
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…
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…
Indonesia to build replica of historic royal palace in South Africa
Indonesia will construct a replica of Balla Lompoa, the former royal palace of the Gowa Kingdom in South Sulawesi, in…
Moscow hosts art exhibition showcasing ‘African colours’
An art exhibition featuring works by masters from various African countries alongside paintings by Russian "Africanist" artists has opened in…
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…
