Rwanda: Comedy for Peace – Sam Zuby Brings New Concept to Uplift Rwandan Communities
[New Times] Comedian Samson Mucyo also known as Sam Zuby, will on March 29, launch a new comedy campaign designed to uplift communities and create positive social change through entertainment, in Bugesera district.
Africa: African Book Fair in Paris Celebrates Diversity of Diaspora Voices
[RFI] The fourth edition of the African Book Fair is under way in Paris, with Diaspora Travels as its theme. Cameroon and Brazil are the guests of honour during the three-day event, which brings together hundreds of authors, publishers and readers.
Africa: Nairobi to Host East Africa Somali Awards 2025 in April
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A celebration of figures credited for Somali excellence will take center stage in Nairobi on April 15 as the city plays host to the East Africa Somali Awards 2025.
South Africa: Dinosaur Tracks, Made 140 Million Years Ago, Have Been Found for the First Time in South Africa’s Western Cape
[The Conversation Africa] Dinosaurs have captured people’s imagination ever since their bones and teeth were first scientifically described in 1822 by geologist and palaeontologist Gideon Mantell in England.
Rwanda: Unicef Distances Self From April 7 Paris Concert
[New Times] The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has asked the organisers of a Congolese musician’s concert that had been scheduled to take place in Paris on April 7 to postpone it as the date coincides with the International Day of Reflection o…
Tunisia: Carthage Symphony Orchestra in Historic First At National Theatre in Belgrade, March 20
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — In a historic first, the Carthage Symphony Orchestra will perform at the National Theatre in Belgrade on March 20 with 90 musicians and chorists, at the invitation of the Embassy of Tunisia in Belgrade, in celebration of…
Nigeria: UK, Nigeria Launch Technical Working Group for Creative Industries
[Premium Times] The launch was held in London.
Nigeria: Burna Boy Clinches New Platinum Certification in France
[Premium Times] With this latest feat, Burna Boy has now achieved six RIAA certifications and four solo plaques, reinforcing his position as one of Africa’s leading global music icons
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Distances Itself From Congolese Musician’s April 7 Paris Concert
[New Times] The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has requested the organisers of a Congolese musician’s concert due in Paris on April 7 to postpone it as the date coincides with the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against th…
North Africa: Ancient DNA Reveals Maghreb Communities Preserved Their Culture and Genes, Even in a Time of Human Migration
[The Conversation Africa] The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. This sparked migrations across Europe and dramatic…