Rwanda: Rwanda Names First-Ever Oscars Selection Committee Ahead of 98th Academy Awards
[New Times] Rwanda has officially launched its first Oscars Selection Committee, a move aimed at positioning the country for a potential nomination in the International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
Somalia: Somalia’s Minister of Information Meets EU Ambassador to Boost Cultural and Social Cooperation
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu — Today, Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Da’ud Aweys Jaama’ warmly received Karin Johansson, the European Union Ambassador to Somalia, at his office in Mogadishu.
Uganda: Lifestyle Meets Convenience – Uganda’s Party Scene Goes Digital With Next Ticket
[Nile Post] Uganda’s entertainment culture has long thrived on vibrant nightlife, iconic concerts, and communal celebration.
Ethiopia: Bridging the Gap – Seizing the Beauty in Our Differences
[Ethiopian Herald] There is richness and complexity in the tapestry of Ethiopian society, with each strand holding a story, a rhythm, a reality. However, some strands–regardless of their vibrancy–remain on the periphery, frayed by neglect and stretch…
Rwanda: Afrobeats Advocate Adesope Talks Plan to Popularize the Genre Worldwide
[New Times] Popular UK-based Nigerian radio and television host and podcaster Adesope Olajide is in Kigali support Bruce Melodie, Joel Brown, and Diamond Platnumz in the cross-continental push for their upcoming collaboration song, “Pom Pom”, which is …
Tanzania: I Know Some Kids I Raised Are Not Mine – Diamond Platnumz
[New Times] Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has made a surprising confession about his children, stating that he is aware some of them may not be biologically his–but he still takes full responsibility for them.
Uganda: The Afrigo Effect – Why Uganda Still Dances to the Same Band After 50 Years
[Nile Post] When Afrigo Band formed in 1975, the world was a different place. Idi Amin was President of Uganda. Mobile phones did not exist. The internet was science fiction. Most Ugandans got their news from Radio Uganda, and the country’s popular mus…
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 7, 2025
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Sudan: De Volkskrant – ‘Radio Dabanga’s Broadcasts Can Make the Difference Between Life and Death…’
[Dabanga] Amsterdam — The war in Sudan is often referred to as a “forgotten conflict.” A three-page news feature in the respected Amsterdam-based Dutch daily newspaper De Volkskrant today, highlights how, for millions of Sudanese, Radio Dabanga is “a …
Uganda: Kampala City Festival Returns On October 5th
[Nile Post] The Kampala City Festival, East Africa’s biggest city celebration, is making a bold comeback on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 and this time, it’s more than a street party.