Tanzania: Tanzania’s Social Media Clampdown and the Elections – What’s At Risk
[The Conversation Africa] Social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and X have transformed political dialogue and activism in Tanzania. The democratisation of political expression has especially empowered young voters and activists to c…
Rwanda: Choose Kigali – Where Art and Cuisine Meet
[New Times] Walking into Choose Kigali, a high-end art gallery and restaurant, feels like stepping into an enchanted place. Located in Kiyovu, the walls are alive with striking local paintings, the lighting is warm and gentle, and the air carries a sen…
Uganda: Vumbula Uganda Festival to Mark Five Years With Culture-Focused October Edition
[Nile Post] The Vumbula Uganda Festival will return from October 9-11 at Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala, with organizers promising a culture-driven celebration to mark the event’s fifth anniversary.
Kenya: The Weeknd Replaced By Cardi B At Global Citizen Festival ‘Due to Personal Reasons’
[Capital FM] The Weeknd has been replaced by Cardi B at Global Citizen Festival this weekend, as the star pulls out “due to personal reasons”.
Kenya: Spotify Unveils Afrobeats Culture in Motion From 2020 to Now
[Capital FM] Spotify has launched Afrobeats: Culture in Motion, a global projecttracing five years of the genre’s evolution and the people propelling it forward.
Kenya: The Karate Grannies of Korogocho, Fighting Back At Any Age
[RFI] In the heart of Korogocho, a Nairobi slum where corrugated metal homes lean wearily against each other, a group of elderly women gathers every morning in a small community hall. Some use canes, others steady themselves on their friends’ arms, but…
Uganda: Who Is Miss Uganda 2025, Elle Trivia Muhoza?
[New Times] The 22 year old entrepreneur takes over from Natasha Nyonyozi, Miss Uganda 2024/25
Rwanda: Rwandans’ Awareness of Cultural Heritage Stands At 76% – Survey
[New Times] Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) on September 18, released the country’s first-ever nationwide study on cultural awareness, the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Barometer 2025, conducted across all districts.
Uganda: Sheila Gashumba to Headline Vumbula Festival At Ndere
[Nile Post] Entertainer Sheila Gashumba, popularly known as DJ Lil Stunner, has been announced as the headline act for this year’s Vumbula Uganda Festival.
Africa: All of Africa Today – September 18, 2025
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