Uganda: Swedish Embassy in Uganda Moves to Foster Cultural Exchange
[Nile Post] The Swedish Embassy in Uganda has in partnership with Swedish cultural organization, Selam, welcomed a group of Swedish artists to Uganda for a two-day visit.
Kenya: Italian Embassy Launches 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Italian Embassy in Nairobi and the Italian Cultural Institute have launched the 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in the World in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency.
Gabon: Gabon Seeks Return of Rare Fang Mask Sold in France for Over €4 Million
[RFI] Authorities in Gabon have launched a legal battle to get back a precious wooden mask used in secret ceremonies by the Fang ethnic group, which was brought to France in colonial times and sold at auction earlier this year for €4.2 million.
Kenya: The Story Behind British Soldiers Decapitating Chief Samoei and New Demands for Skull’s Return
[allAfrica] As the world anticipates King Charles III’s historic visit to Kenya on October 31, the Nandi community’s quest for justice and reparation is reignited. They are demanding the return of the skull of Koitalel arap Samoei, a revered chief, spi…
Uganda: International Trade Centre, EU Join Forces to Boost Uganda’s Film Industry
[Nile Post] The International Trade Centre and European Union have today announced a business acceleration project for young entrepreneurs in the Ugandan film industry.
South Africa: Protesters Heckle Dutch Royals At Cape Town Slavery Museum
[DW] Security guards held back protesters as they chanted demands for reparations. The Netherlands was responsible for the enslavement tens of thousands of people in the Dutch Cape Colony.
Rwanda: Comedians Offer Masterclass Ahead of Belgium-Rwanda Laugh-in Night
[New Times] The Institut Français is set to come alive with laughter on October 17 and 18, courtesy of Wallonie-Bruxelles International, with one event being an invite-only and the other, the more anticipated of the two and free of charge, being o…
Africa: The Cross-Africa Dance Company Bringing New Life to Pina Bausch’s Rite of Spring
[The Conversation Africa] At its premiere in 1913, Igor Stravinsky and Vaslav Nijinsky’s Rite of Spring shocked audiences and divided critics. The ballet centred around a straightforward yet brutal narrative – a community selects a sacrificial victim, …
West Africa: French Minister Denies Boycotting African Artists After Visa Suspension
[RFI] France’s Culture Minister on Friday said the suspension of visas for artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso was due to security concerns in light of the recent military coups in those countries and in no way a “boycott”.
Africa: Cathartic Rhythms for West African Band Born in ‘Black London’
[RFI] African-infused London-based jazz band the Balimaya Project is a tour-de-force of sound fusion and energy. The 13-piece band is coming to Paris before a headline show in London in October. RFI caught up with them at the Womad festival in late July.