Mauritius: Mrs Marie Yolande Raboude Celebrated As Mauritius’ New Centenarian
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius welcomed its new centenarian, Mrs Marie Yolande Raboude, on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, through a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity.
Zimbabwe: ‘Not in Our Name’ – South African Artists Condemn Gayton Mckenzie’s Xenophobic Tirade
[New Zimbabwe] Actress Thandi Sebe has joined a growing chorus of South African artists condemning Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, for spreading Afrophobic hate speech.
Ethiopia: Bureau Vows Support for Sector Stakeholders
[Ethiopian Herald] – A pledge has been made to strengthen cooperation with stakeholders to address longstanding challenges in the cultural and creative sectors by the Addis Ababa Art, Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Nigeria: Speaking Truth to a Society That Punishes Talent
[Premium Times] There are certain difficult conversations that many Nigerians shy away from. These are the conversations that challenge long-standing beliefs and confront the root causes of poverty, inequality and the dysfunction that has become charac…
Rwanda: Urw’intwari Liberation Concert Set to Celebrate Rwanda’s Heroic Legacy
[New Times] Rwanda’s events company, Ma Africa, will on July 3 host the inaugural liberation day concert dubbed “Urw’Intwari” at Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together renowned cultural troupes and artistes to celebrate Rwanda’s heroic history and…
Tunisia: Tunisia Wins 4 Awards At Closing of 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — Tunisia won four awards at the conclusion of the 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival (June 23-26, 2025).
Rwanda: Classic Cinema – Seven Must-See Movies This Weekend
[New Times] There’s something special about a classic film. Even if it was made years ago, it can feel as fresh and captivating. These films often have great stories and a timeless quality that stay with you long after the credits roll.
Nigeria: Gospel Singer Timilehin Ajayi Sentenced to Death By Hanging for Killing Girlfriend
[Premium Times] In January, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ajayi was arrested in Nasarawa State while attempting to dispose of the severed head of a 24-year-old Youth Corps Member serving in Abuja.
Africa: Netflix Gives African Film a Platform – but the Cultural Price Is High
[The Conversation Africa] Netflix began its Africa operations in South Africa in 2016. When the US streaming giant announced it was setting up shop in Nigeria in 2020, many west African film-makers, writers, artists and media audiences were jubilant.
Tunisia: Asbu Festival – ‘Children’s Media–Production Crisis or Lack of Strategy?’ At Heart of Seminar
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Hammamet — As part of the 25th Arab Festival of Radio and Television, the Medina Yasmine Hammamet hosted a seminar on Wednesday titled: “Children’s media: production crisis or lack of strategy?”