West Africa: French Minister Denies Boycotting African Artists After Visa Suspension
[RFI] France’s Culture Minister on Friday said the suspension of visas for artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso was due to security concerns in light of the recent military coups in those countries and in no way a “boycott”.
West Africa: Militant Groups Threaten the Conservation of a Key West African World Heritage Site – New Study
[The Conversation Africa] Burkina Faso, Benin and Niger share a biosphere reserve known as the WAP complex (W-Arly-Pendjari), which spreads across the borders of the three countries. The first part of this 3 million hectare Unesco world heritage site w…
Eritrea: Photo Exhibition in Connection With Beginning of Armed Struggle Anniversary
[Shabait] Asmara, 01 September 2023- A photo exhibition organized by the board of the liberation fighters association staged in connection with the 62nd anniversary of the beginning of the armed struggle for Eritrea’s Independence was officially opened…
Ethiopia: Research Underway to Restore Ancient Historical Sites After Two Years of War
[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa — The Authority for Research and Conservation of Cultural Heritage is currently undertaking research revisions to restore the ancient historical and archaeological sites of the Aksum Obelisk, known as Stelae Three, and the…
Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Drops Transitional Council for Role in Mali Junta’s Govt
[allAfrica] Harare — The musician known as The Golden Voice of Africa, Salif Keita, is now a special advisor to the military junta’s leader in Mali, AFP reports.
Rwanda: Canadian General Relives Rwandan Experience in New Book
[New Times] Romeo Dallaire, a military general-turned humanitarian and human rights advocate, is set to launch his fourth book, whose sole message is a call on humanity to strive for peace.
Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Resigns From Transitional Parliament
[allAfrica] Harare — Salif Keta, a well-known musician from Mali, has left the assembly that the military, which has been in charge since 2020, established to serve as a legislative body, APA News reports.
Somalia: From the Field – Hip Hop Artist K’naan’s New Track Hails Refugees
[UN News] Award-winning Somali-Canadian artist K’naan Warsame, creator of the chart-topping unofficial World Cup anthem Wavin’ Flag, released Refugee in late June, saying he wants to flip the word’s meaning “and make it something that people will wear …
Rwanda: Young Filmmaker Debuts Documentary on Refugees
[New Times] In an industry often criticised for its lack of diversity and representation, a radical film has emerged, challenging societal perceptions and shedding light on the harsh experience of millions of refugees worldwide.
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.