Guinea Bissau: Archaeologists Use Song to Herald Findings in Guinea-Bissau Dig
[VOA] Kansala, Guinea-Bissau — For centuries, the history of the West African kingdom of Kaabu has been told mainly by word of mouth.
Egypt: First Egyptian Pharaoh’s Tomb Discovered Since King Tut’s
[VOA] Archaeologists in Egypt say they have unearthed the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II, the first discovery in 100 years of a tomb of an Egyptian royal.
Malawi: In Malawi, a Budding Musician Defies Old Age, Discrimination
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi — A 72-year-old woman has shot to music stardom in Malawi, challenging societal norms in a country where elderly people are often abused, tortured or even killed over false accusations of witchcraft.
Kenya: China Book Corner Set Up At Kenya Workers Training Institution
[VOA] Nairobi — Chinese authorities are setting up a China book corner in Kenya’s state training institutions, to provide Chinese literature, language resources and insights for scholars and students. But analysts say such a display of soft power is a…
Rwanda: Rwanda Gen Zs Combat Lingering Hate Speech
[VOA] Kigali — Hate speech fueled Rwanda’s tragic 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, resulting in the loss of around 800,000 people. Today, a new generation – including some very determined Generation Z members in Rwanda – is leading the charge to stop…
Zimbabwe: Renowned Zimbabwean Author Receives Africa Freedom Prize
[VOA] Johannesburg, South Africa — Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga received the Africa Freedom Prize in Johannesburg on Thursday, which is awarded to individuals who “have shown remarkable courage and dedication to advancing the cause of freedom,…
Somalia: Former Somali Refugee Turns Reclaimed Life Jackets Into Fashion
[VOA] World Refugee Day, which falls each year on June 20, celebrates the strength, perseverance, and courage of millions of people, who flee from their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
Cameroon: Communication Council Prohibits LGBTI Scenes On TV
[VOA] Yaounde — Cameroon has prohibited the broadcast of television programs that it says propagate homosexuality in the central African state.
Cameroon: Cameroonian Singers Embark On Caravan for Peace
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon — In Cameroon, hundreds of singers are using their voices to call for a cease-fire between the military and separatist forces in restive western regions. The conflict has killed thousands of people and displaced 750,000 since 2…
Uganda: Ugandan Cartoonist Highlights Poor Health Care Via Social Media
[VOA] Kampala, Uganda — A popular cartoonist in Uganda has launched a social media campaign to highlight the poor state of the country’s health care system. #UgandaHealthExhibition on Twitter is telling stories about the poor conditions in hospitals a…