Ethiopia: Foreign Languages As Knowledge, Breadwinners for Youngsters
[Ethiopian Herald] The young man whose name I withhold in this story, is probably in his late twenties, tall, handsome with curly hair that he had made in Rasta dreads that fall down his neck. The day I met him, he was walking to the local market with …
Rwanda: How Creative Commons Licenses Can Transform Rwandan Storytelling
[New Times] For much of history, access to information was a privilege reserved for a select few. Wikipedia disrupted this exclusivity, fostering a global community of contributors and democratizing knowledge.
Rwanda: The Ben Announces New Year Concert in Kigali
[New Times] Rwanda’s R&B musician Benjamin Mugisha, commonly known as The Ben, has announced he is staging a concert during which he looks forward to not only celebrating the New Year with his fans but also present to them his new album.
Ethiopia: Nat’l Festivals Pivotal to Promote Unity in Diversity – Mopd
[Ethiopian Herald] · Ministry celebrates 19th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day
Rwanda: Unveil Africa Fest Is Here to Celebrate Cultural Heritage-Organisers
[New Times] The inaugural edition of Unveil Africa Fest, a celebration of Africa’s rich cultural heritage, is only days away and the organisers have promised nothing short of a fete as they bring artistes together for an evening of performances on Dece…
Ethiopia: Restoring African Cultural Heritage – What the Time Requires
[Ethiopian Herald] GIRMACHEW GASHAW — Cultural assets depict the way of life of a community or society. Sculptures, manuscripts, monuments, and artifacts are some of the legendary artistic works of Africans that showcase the continent’s ancient civili…
Rwanda: Rwanda’s ‘Intore’ Dance Recognized As UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
[New Times] The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed Rwanda’s Intore dance on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, highlighting its significance as a symbol of Rwandan culture on the global stage.
Uganda: TikToker Drowns in River Nile During Outing
[Nile Post] The incident occurred during a recreational outing at the Nile Resort in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District.
Uganda: Film Actor Bash Luks Offers Hope to Mubende’s Underprivileged Children
[Observer] Prominent Ugandan actor and musician Bash Luks has launched a philanthropic initiative aimed at transforming the lives of orphans and homeless children in his hometown of Mubende/Kassanda.
Mauritius: Mauritius Marks First International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
[Government of Mauritius] To celebrate the first International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Le Morne Heritage Trust fund, under the aegis of the Ministry of Arts and Culture, organised an educational activity, on Friday 29 November 2024, fo…