Mountains in Cameroon, Malawi awarded World Heritage status
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.
11 Jul, 2025
Abdirahman Fiili: Refugee quarter to red carpet as muse for Somalia’s cultural revival
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.
11 Jul, 2025
Refugee to ramp: Halima Aden breaks beauty barriers and honours her heritage in a hijab
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.
19 May, 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.
21 Apr, 2025
Ebesse Fionfion: The Mystery of Togo’s Sauce…
“Africa Diaspora Festival” in Senegal: A Call for the Preservation of Collective Memory
Gueye: The Cultural Legacy of a Senegalese Artist
Maréchal Bridge in Matadi: 41 Years of History
Ballet Dancers Bring Christmas Spirit to the Streets of Kenya
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.
16 Dec, 2024
Niger: SAFEM and SANIME Lanterns Were Extinguished with Great Satisfaction (Minister Guichene)
Minister of Handicrafts, Mrs. Sofiane Agaichata Guichene, hosted a gala dinner to mark the closing of the 13th edition of the International Women’s Handicrafts Fair.
10 Dec, 2024
The Grand Egyptian Museum Honored by UNESCO as One of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has been awarded the prestigious Prix Versailles by UNESCO, earning recognition as one of the world’s most beautiful museums in 2024.
9 Dec, 2024
Sudanese Drama “My Driver and I” Premieres at the Red Sea International Film Festival
The 4th Red Sea International Film Festival, held in the port city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, continues to attract audiences from around the world.
9 Dec, 2024
Ptolemaic Artifacts Discovered in Ancient Egyptian Temple
The Egypt-Dominican archaeological mission made a significant discovery at the ancient Taposiris Magna temple complex, located to the west of Alexandria.
9 Dec, 2024
Sudanese Drama Premieres at the Red Sea International Film Festival
The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival is currently taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
9 Dec, 2024
The 13th Edition of SAFEM: Honorary and Special Guests Expressed Gratitude to the People of Niger for Their Warm Welcome and Interest
Mr. Serge Poda thanked the people of Niger for their warm welcome and hospitality.
