Rwanda: Which Gospel Stars Will Perform At Rwanda Shima Imana?
[New Times] The highly anticipated 2024 ‘Rwanda Shima Imana’ festival, slated for September 29, at Amahoro Stadium, is returning to the stage with a big lineup of top gospel musicians in the country.
Seychelles: Seychelles’ First Library and Natural History Museum Renovated and Re-Opened for Other Use
[Seychelles News Agency] One of Seychelles’ historical buildings, the Carnegie Building, re-opened its doors into a new era on Tuesday following renovation to bring it back to its original architecture.
Ethiopia: Members of Ethiopian Diaspora Celebrate New Year With Various Events
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Ethiopians and foreign citizens of Ethiopian origin in the diaspora have celebrated the New Year with various events in their respective countries.
Tanzania: Samia to Grace Third National Cultural Festival in Ruvuma
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to grace the third National Cultural Festival, slated to be held in Ruvuma Region from September 20 to 23, this year.
Sudan: Looting of the Sudan National Museum – More Is At Stake Than Priceless Ancient Treasures
[The Conversation Africa] Reports continue to emerge of the alleged looting of tens of thousands of artefacts from the Sudan National Museum in Khartoum. The museum, near the confluence of the White and the Blue Niles, holds a history of the region, ho…
Kenya: From ‘Young Rich’ to ‘Real Housewives of Nairobi’
[Capital FM] In the ever-evolving world of Kenyan television, one name stands out: Eugene Mbugua. At just 22, he made his mark as the youngest producer with a show on national television when Young Rich premiered on K24. At the time, it was arguably on…
Uganda: How Ndere Fell Deep Into Shs10bn Debt
[Nile Post] A few days ago, Quickway Auctioneers and Court Bailiffs listed for public auction, three properties including Ndere Cultural Centre, a well-known institution for cultural preservation and education, due to an unpaid loan.
Mauritius: Mauritius Tamil Cultural Centre Trust – PM Jugnauth Joins Gathering Held to Honour the Elderly Community
[Government of Mauritius] GIS: 05 September 2024: Our Government has unleashed an unprecedented wave of development across the country, rolled out unprecedented measures to uplift the quality of life of all citizens alike and improved services in key s…
Rwanda: New Book Showcases Rwanda’s Gastronomy, Culinary Treasure
[New Times] The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Rwanda Arts Initiative (RAI), on September 4, launched a gastronomy book that showcases the rich culinary heritage of Rwanda and the hidden potenti…
Kenya: Kenyan Artists Reflect Gen Z Hopes and Frustrations in New Exhibition
[The Conversation Africa] As young protesters in Kenya took to the streets in June to demand the government account for its spending of taxpayers’ money, the Wajukuu Art Project was opening a new exhibition in Nairobi.