Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Distances Itself From Congolese Musician’s April 7 Paris Concert
[New Times] The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has requested the organisers of a Congolese musician’s concert due in Paris on April 7 to postpone it as the date coincides with the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against th…
Rwanda: Former Miss Rwanda Organizer Prince Kid Arrested in U.S.
[New Times] Dieudonne Ishimwe, the former organiser of the Miss Rwanda beauty pageant, has been arrested in Texas, United States.
Ghana: Rwandan Women Expand ‘Walk With Me’ Art Exhibition to Accra
[New Times] Walk with Me’, an art project focusing on mental health and the community featuring 10 contemporary women artists from/ based in Ghana kicked off in Accra on Wednesday, March 5, after a successful first edition in Rwanda in 2023.
Angola: Continued Participation of Children in Preservation of Culture Defended
[ANGOP] Luana — The Minister of Culture, Filipe Zau, on Saturday defended the continued participation of children in carnival as a way of preserving Angolan culture.
Rwanda: Rwandan Film ‘The Bride’ Bags Award At FESPACO 2025
[New Times] Rwandan filmmaker Myriam Uwiragiye Birara’s acclaimed feature ‘The Bride’ continues its triumphant international festival journey, securing a prestigious award at the 2025 Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision de…
Angola: Education Advocates Inclusive Language Policies to Preserve Cultures
[ANGOP] Lubango — The director of the Huíla Education Office, Paula Joaquim, defended on Friday in Lubango the need to promote inclusive language policies that value all local languages in order to guarantee the preservation of cultural diversity.
Rwanda: Ncuti Gatwa On the Verge of BBC’s Doctor Who Exit
[New Times] Ncuti Gatwa, the Rwandan-Scottish actor who made history as the first Black actor to take on the iconic role of the Doctor, may be concluding his time in the TARDIS sooner than expected, according to reports.
Rwanda: Gospel Singer Alexis Dusabe to Celebrate 25 Years in the Ministry
[New Times] Renowned gospel singer Alexis Dusabe will stage a concert to launch of his third album in a grand celebration of his 25-year anniversary in the ministry.
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie Nominated for Best East African Artist At Headies Awards
[New Times] Rwandan music star Bruce Itahiwacu, popularly known as Bruce Melodie, has been nominated at Nigeria’s most prestigious music award show, Headies, which is returning for its 17th edition.
Angola: Movie ‘Bethany – The General of Resistance’ Debuts in Huambo
[ANGOP] Huambo — The movie “Bethany-The General of Resistance”, recorded and produced in the province of Huambo, by Angolan director Funzula Eduardo, debuted on Saturday at the ‘Manuel Rui Monteiro’ cultural center in a very crowded session.