South Africa: Peter Randall – – the Pioneering, Down-to-Earth Activist Behind Ravan Press
[Daily Maverick] Peter Randall was an innovative publisher who promoted revolutionary authors and academics.
Tunisia: Tunisian Federation of Film Societies Launches Call for Applications for Arab Women Directors
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, July 8 — A call for applications for an artistic residency focused on the development of short film projects was launched by the Tunisian Federation of Film Societies (FTCC) as part of the fifth edition of Regards de Femm…
Liberia: Liberian-American Carrie Everett to Represent North Carolina in Miss America Pageant
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Liberian-American, Carrie Everett was crowned winner of the Miss North Carolina pageant, as she stands firm to represent the Tarheel State in the Miss America pageant.
Ghana: Mahama Launches ‘Black Experience’ Policy for Creative Industry
[Accra Times] The “Black Experience” involves initiatives aimed at celebrating Ghana’s history, film, Pan-Africanism, and the diaspora
Uganda: Roast and Rhyme Takes Over Jinja With Bell Enjoyments
[Nile Post] Roast and Rhyme Nyam on the Nile edition took over Jinja city over the weekend with top-notch Bell enjoyments.
Ghana: Cook-a-Thon – Chef Smith Apologizes for Cooking Up a Lie
[Accra Times] Speaking with GHOne TV’s Serwaa Amihere in an over 40-minute interview, the chef remorsefully stated that his deceitful actions were fueled by hunger and desperation.
Tanzania: Tanzania Pushing Out Maasai to Attract Rich Tourists
[DW] Tanzania’s government is expanding its nature preserves, but in doing so, it is displacing Maasai herders from their ancestral lands. The plan is to attract more luxury tourism — and Berlin is a major backer.
Rwanda: I Am Hip Hop Festival – New Beginning of Genre’s Revolution in Rwanda?
[New Times] Rwandan rappers have on various occasions accused industry players of not giving Hip Hop the promotion it deserves just like other genres.
Zimbabwe: Legend ‘Mai Rwizi’ Burial This Week
[The Herald] Veteran actress Susan “Mai Rwizi” Chenjerai, who died last Friday after a short illness, will be buried this week as the family is waiting for relatives travelling from the diaspora, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Rwanda: Ubumuntu Arts Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiring Creativity
[New Times] As Rwanda continues to celebrate the 30th Liberation anniversary, observed on July 4 every year, the Ubumuntu Arts Festival, which has been a beacon of hope and artistic expression, gears up for its 10th anniversary from July 18 to 28 to be…