Arts & Culture

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.

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.

Despite billions of digital connections, loneliness is rising. On International Friendship Day, a clinical psychologist reminds us that no number of likes can replace a real friend’s hug.

A museum revamp meant to honour a 14th century Swahili settlement’s shared history across the Indian Ocean has ended up dimming the spotlight on the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s heritage.

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has presented Africa as a priority during her two terms in office, although the continent remains underrepresented in the list.

This multifaceted Somali producer, director, writer, poet and musician turned a childhood steeped in setbacks into a creative legacy that speaks for an entire nation.

This trailblazing hijab-wearing model and activist has navigated the tensions between self-affirmation and an unforgiving industry, winning battles not just for herself but for every African woman who refuses to conform.

The call for vigilance comes against the backdrop of tragic incidents relating to baptism during Easter in the past.

In the Togolese culinary landscape, there is an undisputed star that reigns supreme: Ebesse Fionfion.

During the African Diaspora Festival held in Dakar, researchers, artists, and academics launched a significant initiative to preserve Africa’s collective memory.