Rwanda: Rwanda Extends Opening Hours for Bars, Nightclubs During Festive Season
[New Times] Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced extended operating hours for hospitality activities during the festive season.
Algeria: President Tebboune Extends Condolences On Death of Artist Abdelkader El Khaldi
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers — The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Monday offered his sincere condolences to the family of the Bedouin song icon, Abdelkader El Khaldi, who passed away today at the age of 67.
Uganda: Comedian Reign Wants to Reclaim Lubaga South for the Arts
[Observer] Renowned comedian, musician and teacher Obed Lubega Karim, popularly known as Reign of the duo Maulana and Reign, has announced his candidacy for the Lubaga South parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 elections.
Nigeria: Beeta Arts 2024 Spotlights 4 Emerging Directors
[Leadership] Despite the biting economic crunch, Beeta Arts Festival returns, spotlighting four emerging theatre and film directors and an expanded international participation.
Nigeria: Baba Shettima, Nigeria’s Iconic Photographer Bows Out
[Daily Trust] I presume that Baba Shettima, who died on Thursday of the penultimate week at the age of 78, would be surprised to be referred to as an iconic photographer.
Eritrea: Eritrea Participates in Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop
[Shabait] Asmara, 10 December 2024 – An Eritrean delegation participated in the Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, from 2 to 9 December 2024.
Liberia: Sports Minister and Culture Ambassador Celebrate Liberia’s MRU Cup Triumph
[Liberian Investigator] Bo — Youth and Sports Minister Jeror Cole Bangalu and Arts and Culture Ambassador Kekura M. Kamara on Monday welcomed Liberia’s Women’s Senior National Team following their victory in the inaugural Mano River Union Female Tourn…
Zimbabwe: Winky D Bought Me Two Bottles of Gin, Pizza So I Would Not Ask Too Many Questions – Says Holy Ten On Recording Ibotso
[New Zimbabwe] ALMOST two years after the release of Ibotso, Winky D’s hard-hitting ZimDancehall track that featured Zanu PF-aligned Holy Ten, the youthful Hip Hop star has jest-fully said he sang lines on the song because he had been given two bottles…
Nigeria: Burna Boy – Speed Darlington Charged for Defamation As Lawyer Laments Prolonged Detention
[Premium Times] Speed Darlington was arrested on 27 November during a performance in Owerri, Imo State, marking his second detention in two months.
Nigeria: How to Stay Safe During Nigeria’s Festive Season – 4 Tips From a Security Expert
[The Conversation Africa] Festive season is here again. During the last quarter of the year (a period popularly called the “ember months” in Nigeria – a reference to the last letters of the words September, October, November and December), many people …