Ghana: African-American Association Marks Juneteenth in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] The African-American Association of Ghana (AAAG), in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), on Saturday held its Juneteenth festival in Ghana to commemorate the freedom of enslaved Africans in the United States of America.
Tanzania: K-Pop Gala Rocks Dar With Electrifying Rhythm
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE electrifying rhythms of the global K-pop Festival rocked the Little Theatre in Dar es Salaam over the weekend, as dozens of Tanzanian youths took to the stage to showcase their talents in singing and dancing during a c…
South Africa/Algeria: All of Africa Today – June 23, 2025
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Ghana: Kwame Akoto-Bamfo – the Ghanaian Artist Using Work About Slavery to Find Justice and Healing
[The Conversation Africa] Thousands of sculpted heads – captive African men, women, and children – meticulously created by the artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, emerge from the soil at the Nkyinkyim Museum, as a sacred gathering of ancestors. Together, they fo…
Senegal: TikTok’s Khaby Lame Detained in Las Vegas for Overstaying U.S. Visa
[New Times] The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has clarified what happened to internet personality Khabane “Khaby” Lame after rumors of his arrest went viral over the weekend.
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Rapper Aand Influencer Joins WFP DR Congo Family As Champion For Nutrition
[WFP] KINSHASA — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announces its partnership with rising Congolese music star Sista Becky (Rebecca Kalonji) as a High-Level Supporter, advocating for nutrition and healthy eating in the Democratic Republic o…
Liberia: Liberian Afrobeat Star Jzyno Rallies Nation Behind UN Security Council Bid
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Popular Liberian Afrobeat singer Jonathan Lee, widely known as JZyNo, has issued a passionate call for national unity as Liberia prepares for one of the most significant moments in its diplomatic history — its bid for a n…
Mauritius: Mauritius Launches Unesco Culture 2030 Indicators
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius has embarked on the implementation of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Culture 2030 Indicators at national level and for the city of Port Louis, which is a key step in ali…
West Africa: Launch of the 1st Edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST)
[Ecowas] The West African artistic community is preparing to vibrate to the rhythm of creativity and cultural diversity with the official launch of the first edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST).
Nigeria: Miss World 2025 – 21-Year-Old Thai Model Makes History As Nigeria’s Joy Raimi Makes Top 20
[Premium Times] The competition kicked off on 7 May with 108 contestants, who were pruned down to 40 quarterfinalists