Egypt opens grand museum in lavish ceremony
The museum holds over 100,000 artefacts, with half on display, creating the world’s largest collection devoted to a single civilisation.
1 Nov, 2025
The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts set for opening
World leaders are expected to attend the opening ceremony of the $1 billion mammoth facility on Saturday.
30 Oct, 2025
Mawlid al-Nabi: Somalis mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with rare processions
Somalia has declared Mawlid day a public holiday to enhance the celebrations, with gatherings reportedly larger than in previous years due to improved security situation.
5 Sep, 2025
Nigeria’s Egusi cuisine set for space as seeds launched into orbit
The egusi seeds were transported to the International Space Station by a capsule that launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as part of a project to study how they react to conditions in space.
29 Aug, 2025
Why the world needs real friends in an age of digital loneliness and hyperconnectivity
Why Kenya’s Lamu museum renovation sparks debate on Swahili heritage
Mountains in Cameroon, Malawi awarded World Heritage status
Abdirahman Fiili: Refugee quarter to red carpet as muse for Somalia’s cultural revival
Refugee to ramp: Halima Aden breaks beauty barriers and honours her heritage in a hijab
21 Apr, 2025
Easter 2025: South Africa urges caution during baptism
The call for vigilance comes against the backdrop of tragic incidents relating to baptism during Easter in the past.
31 Dec, 2024
Ebesse Fionfion: The Mystery of Togo’s Sauce…
In the Togolese culinary landscape, there is an undisputed star that reigns supreme: Ebesse Fionfion.
30 Dec, 2024
“Africa Diaspora Festival” in Senegal: A Call for the Preservation of Collective Memory
During the African Diaspora Festival held in Dakar, researchers, artists, and academics launched a significant initiative to preserve Africa’s collective memory.
25 Dec, 2024
Gueye: The Cultural Legacy of a Senegalese Artist
The artist’s latest collection features powerful references to their upbringing in Senegal.
24 Dec, 2024
Maréchal Bridge in Matadi: 41 Years of History
Rehabilitation of the Maréchal Bridge in Matadi with Japanese Funding: A Symbol of Cooperation Between Japan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
23 Dec, 2024
Ballet Dancers Bring Christmas Spirit to the Streets of Kenya
One of Kenya’s largest neighborhoods, Kibera, transformed into a ballet stage.
23 Dec, 2024
Benin Wins Victory in Stopping the Sale of Dahomey Artifacts at Paris Auction
Artifacts taken to France 130 years ago are now seen as symbols of the powerful Dahomey Kingdom, which spanned what is now Benin and Togo.
23 Dec, 2024
Ghana’s fabric added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Ghana’s traditional fabric has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
23 Dec, 2024
The First Ethiopia-China Film and Television Festival Opens in Addis Ababa
The Ethiopia-China Film and Television Festival has kicked off in Addis Ababa, aiming to enhance collaboration between China and Ethiopia in the entertainment industry.
20 Dec, 2024
Kente: Ghana’s Iconic Fabric and Its Rise to UNESCO Heritage Status
Ghana’s traditional handwoven textile, Kente cloth, has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
