South Africa: Zoë Wicomb, the South African-Scottish Writer Who Told Powerful Stories About Belonging
[The Conversation Africa] Zoë Wicomb, a celebrated South African-Scottish writer and scholar, has died.
Rwanda: Cinema Corner – Eight Must-Watch Tech Movies This Weekend
[New Times] There’s something oddly exciting about watching a good tech movie, the screens, the rapid typing, the thrill of hackers racing against time.
Tanzania: National Museum Receives Historic ‘Sharpeville’ Painting
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — The National Museum of Tanzania has received a powerful historical painting titled “Sharpeville”, created by the late Doreen Mandawa, an artist and activist renowned for her deep commitment to African liberation movements.
Africa: African Languages for AI – the Project That’s Gathering a Huge New Dataset
[The Conversation Africa] Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Siri or Google Assistant are developed by the global north and trained in English, Chinese or European languages. In comparison, African languages are largely missing …
Africa: Wakati Wetu – Africa’s Time to Reclaim Its Future
[New Times] This October 22 and 23, history will unfold in Nairobi. For the first time, Africa will host a Pan-African festival dedicated to reparations for slavery and colonial crimes. The event, titled Wakati Wetu – Swahili for “Our Time” – will brin…
Rwanda: Kayitesi Finds Love After Pain in Her New Book ‘Letters to Forever’
[New Times] Rwandan-German author Judence Kayitesi has once again touched hearts with her new book, ‘Letters to Forever’, a soul-stirring story about love, healing, and hope.
Africa: Coalition Presses UNEP Over ‘Opaque’ Used Clothing Project
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A high-profile coalition of second-hand clothing industry leaders, policymakers, and academic experts from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America has published an open letter to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), …
Africa: From Heritage to Prosperity – Leveraging Cultural Roots to Promote Global Africa
[Afreximbank] Prof. Benedict Oramah, outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, delivered a powerful call to action at the Future Africa Forum 2025, held at The Africa Center in New York. Speaking under the theme ”From H…
Africa: More Than a Festival, Film Africa Is the Engine of Continental Cinema
[allAfrica] African filmmakers are no longer just asking for inclusion. They are claiming their place in the global film conversation.
Namibia: Alvarita Lucungo to Represent Namibia At Inclusive Arts Festival in Germany
[Namibian] Namibian singer, songwriter and disability advocate Alvarita Benedito Lucungo, known professionally as Alvara, is set to represent Namibia at the Grenzenlos Kultur Festival in Mainz, Germany, an international celebration of inclusive art and…