South Sudan: At a Beloved Juba Institution, Artists Promote ‘Healing and Growth’
[The New Humanitarian] Juba — “I want to preserve the cultural identity of South Sudan.”
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.
Ethiopia: Artifacts Reflecting Cultural Values
[Ethiopian Herald] It is well recognized that cultural artifacts are created by human societies for the purpose of reflecting their cultures, norms, way of living, dressing style, and various means for fostering social fabrics.
Kenya: TikTok Ordered to Remove Minors Sexual Contents After BBC Expose
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has directed TikTok to remove all sexual content involving minors on its platform.
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.
Uganda: Uganda Embraces Francophonie Month With Vibrant Cultural Celebrations
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Uganda is immersed in a month-long celebration of French language and Francophone culture, as Francophonie Month takes center stage throughout March. The Embassy of France in Uganda, in collaboration with Alliance Fra…
Kenya: Dentsu Debuts School of Influence to Empower Kenyan Creators
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Dentsu has launched an initiative in Kenya aimed at empowering the next generation of digital content creators.
Uganda: Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Boost Artists’ Earnings
[Nile Post] The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise the creative industry by curbing music piracy and guaranteeing artists’ financial stability.
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…
Tanzania: Afropop Worldwide in Tanzania – Week Two
[Afropop] Dispatch #2: Inside the 2025 Sauti za Busara Music Festival with Afropop in Stone Town, Zanzibar