Tanzania: Expert Urges Families to Embrace Will-Writing Culture to Prevent Disputes
[Daily News] Dodoma — LEGAL advice to families that will help them prevent land or family disputes has been among the key issues widely discussed in the ongoing Nane Nane Exhibition, whose aim is to boost the country’s agro-economy.
Rwanda: How Umuganura Is Transcendental and Unifying in Rwandan Society
[New Times] Umuganura, Rwanda’s national harvest day celebrated on the first Friday of August, was–and still is–a celebration marking the end of the year. It represents the spiritual core, and thus the mind and soul, of Rwandans. It embodies the spir…
Rwanda: The History of Umuganura – Rwanda’s Festival of Unity and Gratitude
[New Times] Umuganura, Rwanda’s national harvest day celebrated on the first Friday of August, stands out as the only traditional event officially recognized on the national calendar, highlighting its deep cultural and historical significance.
Rwanda: Rwanda’s Vanishing Historical Vestiges – a Call for an Overhaul of Heritage Management Practices
[New Times] “You can wipe out an entire generation, you can burn their homes down to the ground, and somehow, they will find their way back. But if you destroy their history, if you destroy their achievements, then it’s as if they never existed” – Geor…
Rwanda: Weekend Binge – Must-Watch Series to Add to Your Watchlist
[New Times] Choosing what TV show to watch next can be tough, many people often find themselves stuck, scrolling endlessly without making a decision. But with a long weekend ahead, it’s the perfect time to settle into a great series.
Africa: All of Africa Today – July 31, 2025
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Uganda: Mama D Discharged After Hospital Debt Crisis
[Nile Post] After days of uncertainty and public outcry, Ugandan celebrity chef Dorcus Basheba Kirabo, popularly known as Mama D, and her newborn twins have been discharged from Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital following a high-stakes ord…
East Africa: Ethiopian Writers of Short Stories the Boom and the Bust
[Ethiopian Herald] Ye Gulelew Sekaram in Amharic or ‘The Drunkard of Gulelle’ is officially recognized as the first modern short story in Amharic literature which was written and published around 1946 by Temesgen Gebre, a little known Ethiopian writer …
Ethiopia: Commentary – Purity and Power: Sidama Politics Still Shackled By Old Ideologies
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The Sidama people, an ethnic group residing in the southern part of Ethiopia, are recognized for their unique culture, language, and enduring historical resilience. Following years of advocacy and struggle, the Sidama ac…
Rwanda: Photos – Uncle Waffles Spins, Giants Rise: Kigali Welcomes Africa’s Brightest Talents
[New Times] Sunday night marked the vibrant return of the Giants of Africa Festival in Kigali, launching a weeklong celebration of sports, creativity and youth empowerment.