Uganda: 11.9 Million Ugandans Are Illiterate – Census Report
[Nile Post] The latest 2024 census report released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has indicated that 26% of Ugandans are illiterate.
Zimbabwe: Chiwenga Calls for Urgent Climate Action At Development Conference
[263Chat] Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga has urged Zimbabweans to intensify their efforts in combating climate change, emphasizing the multifaceted threat it poses to the nation’s health, economy, and social fabric.
Africa: Wretched of the Earth Has Been Translated Into South Africa’s Zulu Language – Why Frantz Fanon’s Revolutionary Book Still Matters
[The Conversation Africa] Frantz Fanon was an influential psychiatrist, Algerian revolutionary and pan-African thinker who was born on the Caribbean island of Martinique. His work – and particularly his final book The Wretched of the Earth (1961) – is …
Africa: From Africa to the World – Broadening Fashion Horizons At the Brics+ Fashion Summit
[Leadership] The BRICS+ Fashion Summit will begin in Moscow on October 3, and it’s about to become the main fashion industry event in developing regions, including the African continent. This year, more than 30 African countries are set to take part in…
East Africa: Ethiopia’s September – A Month of Celebrations, Cultural Pride
[Ethiopian Herald] September is a month of profound cultural, spiritual, and social significance in Ethiopia, marked by vibrant festivals and celebrations that showcase the country’s deep religious and cultural diversity.
Ethiopia: Addis to Host Irreechaa With Warm Welcome
[Ethiopian Herald] The Addis Ababa Culture, Art, and Tourism Bureau has announced that extensive preparations are underway to warmly welcome guests for the upcoming Irreechaa festival.
Ethiopia: ‘Irreechaa’ Cements Togetherness, Fraternity, Peace
[Ethiopian Herald] In an increasingly interconnected world, the significance of preserving and promoting traditional practices and cultural heritages is crucial to learning about the past and understanding where we came from, reflecting a certain commu…
Ethiopia: Irreechaa for Fraternity, Solidarity
[Ethiopian Herald] Irreechaa is one of the cultural values of the Oromo people’s Gada system and it is a celebration of gratitude to the Creator. It celebrates the “widespread” subordination of man to his creator as a natural law. In other words, it ce…
Nigeria: Chimamanda Adichie Set to Release First Novel ‘Dream Count’ in 10 Years
[Premium Times] In a departure from her recent work, a children’s book titled Mama’s Sleeping Scarf, ‘Dream Count’ delves into the profound emotions of love and heartbreak women endure, inviting readers to empathise with the characters.
Ethiopia: Irreechaa, a Season of Peace & Thanksgiving
[ENA] In many countries of Africa and the rest of the world, traditional thanksgiving ceremonies are organized with different cultural contexts and paraphernalia. Particularly, Africans conduct a colorful passionate and heartfelt spiritualism and thank…