Egypt: Egypt Recovers Smuggled Artifacts From France
[Egypt Online] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates has returned recovered Late Period artifacts from France to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Zimbabwe: Mbare Art Space – a Colonial Beer Hall in Zimbabwe Has Become a Vibrant Arts Centre
[The Conversation Africa] In southern Africa townships were built as segregated urban zones for black people. They were created under colonial and white minority rule policies that controlled movement, confined opportunity, and kept people apart.
South Africa: Waiting for Godot Has Been Translated Into Afrikaans – What Took So Long
[The Conversation Africa] At last, the most infamous latecomer in all of literature has arrived – not in the flesh, but in South Africa’s Afrikaans language. Irish playwright Samuel Beckett’s best-known drama, Waiting for Godot, now also lives as Ons W…
Algeria: Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina Put African Cinema On the Map With His Bold, Political Films About Algeria
[The Conversation Africa] Legendary Algerian film-maker Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina has passed away at the age of 91. He is most commonly remembered as the first (and only) African to win the coveted Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his film…
Kenya: ‘Towering Giant of Kenyan Letters’ Author Ngugi Wa Thiong’o Dies Aged 87
[RFI] Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong’o has died, his daughter announced on Wednesday evening. With his focus on post-colonial identity, he was considered one of East Africa’s greatest literary figures.
Kenya: Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s Legacy Transforms African Classrooms and Minds
[Nile Post] Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the iconic Kenyan writer and activist, has died at the age of 87, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to revolutionise education across Africa.
Tanzania: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Kiswahili Globally
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the promotion and global advancement of Kiswahili, positioning the language as a powerful symbol of unity, cultural pride and international influence.
Nigeria: Gateway Games – Team Oyo’s Japo Toma Clinches Fourth Consecutive National Sports Festival Gold in Pole Vault
[Premium Times] Bayelsa’s Hope Aruya also retains women’s title as champions call for urgent support and grassroots participation
Uganda: Bobi Wine Pays Tribute to Late Giant of African Literature Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o
[Nile Post] The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has paid glowing tribute to renowned Kenyan author and scholar Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who passed away on Tuesday night.
Kenya: Life and Times of Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o
[Vanguard] Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (1938-2025) was a towering figure in African literature and postcolonial thought, widely regarded as East Africa’s leading novelist and one of the continent’s most influential intellectuals. Born James Ngugi on …