Tunisia: Palestinian Writer Adania Shibli Receives Iron Shield in Kasserine
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — A ceremony in honour of Palestinian writer Adania Shibli, author of “Minor Detail”, was held on Monday at the Semmama Arts and Crafts Centre in Kasserine.
Zimbabwe: Diplomats Join First Lady in Preparing, Serving Traditional Dishes
[The Herald] Diplomats accredited to Zimbabwe have paid glowing tribute to First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa for safeguarding the country’s culture and promoting traditional dishes in a way that promotes the country’s growing gastronomy tourism sector.
Uganda: Stay Away From Saudi Arabia Shows, Ykee Benda Cautions Ugandan Musicians
[Nile Post] Singer Wycliff Tugume, alias Ykee Benda, has cautioned his fellow Ugandan musicians against performing in Saudi Arabia.
Zimbabwe: Zim Designer to Showcase At Us Fashion Week
[The Herald] Local fashion designer and visual artist Moline Katiyo-Mayhew has been selected to showcase at Austin Fashion Week in the US running from tomorrow until April 20.
Nigeria: Obaseki Leads Nigerian Delegation to Italian Art Exhibition
[Daily Trust] Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been selected as the Nigerian Pavilion Commissioner for the 60th International Art Exhibition organised by La Biennale di Venezia. Leading a delegation from Nigeria, Governor Obaseki will attend the e…
Rwanda: Photos – Inside Murambi Genocide Memorial, a New Unesco World Heritage Site
[New Times] The memorial is divided into various sections, including mass graves where over 50,000 victims are laid to rest.
Africa: Stories From the UN Archive – Poetic Traditions At the UN
[UN News] On World Poetry Day, marked on 21 March, and #ThrowbackThursday, we looked at some poetry in motion in the General Assembly’s Third Committee on social, humanitarian and cultural affairs.
Kenya: Ukraine and Kenya Embrace Art to Confront Legacies of War and Colonialism
[Capital FM] Culture and art hold a significant place in both Ukrainian and Kenyan societies, serving as powerful tools for expressing identity and rejecting the legacies of war and colonialism.
Uganda: Bobi Wine – The Documentary Up for Oscar 2024
[The Conversation Africa] This year, all the Oscar nominees for best documentary feature come from outside of the United States.
Africa: Ai Will Let Us Read ‘Lost’ Ancient Works in the Library At Herculaneum for the First Time
[The Conversation Africa] On 19 October 1752, a discovery was made 20 metres underneath the town of Resina, near Naples in Italy. Peasants digging wells in the area around Mount Vesuvius had struck marble statuary and mosaic pavements – and they also f…