Africa: Africa’s Creative and Cultural Industries in Need of Local Support
[Ethiopian Herald] Culture plays an important role in the life any society. It is one of the decisive features of a society without which it loses its completeness. Like politics, economy and social relations, culture is one of the basic features if an…
Ghana: Actor Dumelo Wins Parliamentary Seat in Ghana
[Vanguard] Popular Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has won the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary constituency seat.
Africa: The US-Africa Axis in 2025 and Beyond
[Independent (Kampala)] What does Trump’s victory in America mean for relations between the US and Africa in general, and between America and Uganda in particular? Good question, and it’s one that has certainly been discussed at length over the course …
Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover Ptolemaic Artifacts in Egypt
[New Times] Cairo, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — An Egyptian-Dominican archaeological mission uncovered a collection of artifacts at the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Sunday.
Cote d’Ivoire: Centuries-Old Ivorian Dish Attiéké Named Among World’s Cultural Treasures
[RFI] Attiéké, a tangy cassava couscous that has been a staple of Ivorian cuisine for generations, has been recognised by Unesco as a part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
Africa: Sake-Making and Other National Treasures Make Latest Unesco Heritage List
[UN News] Intore dance in Rwanda, equestrian art in Portugal, Tomyum soup in Thailand, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding the making of sake in Japan, are among the latest practices and cultural expressions to be recognized by the UN Educational, …
Nigeria: Dele Farotimi’s Book Now #bestseller On Amazon After Arrest
[Leadership] Following the author’s arrest, Amazon has listed Dele Farotimi’s book, ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System,’ as a bestseller.
Nigeria: Bringing the Festive Spirit to Lagos, the Collaborative Optiva Capital Partners Way
[This Day] In a clear demonstration of the power of collaboration and aligning with SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s premier wealth management and retention firm, has brought the festive spirit of Christmas to life…
Africa: Hard to Be Creative When the Burden of Survival Makes Creativity Feel Like a Luxury
[Daily Maverick] What does the landscape and climate for creative writing and freedom of expression look like in five different African countries today? What are some of the issues that affect writers?
Nigeria: Ayra Starr, Rema, Tems, Make Rolling Stone’s ‘Top 100 Albums of 2024’ List
[Premium Times] In 2022, Asake’s debut album ‘Mr Money’ made Rolling Stone’s list.