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
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 29, 2025
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South Africa: Acclaimed South African Actor Presley Chweneyagae Dies at 40
[allAfrica] Award-winning South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, celebrated for his breakout role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, passed away at the age of 40.
Africa: The Caine Prize for African Writing Announces ‘Best of Caine’ Award
[The Caine Prize] The Caine Prize for African Writing marks 25 years of honouring outstanding African writers who go on to make a profound impact on the literary world. Since its inception in 2000, the Prize has recognised (via its shortlist, winners, …
Ethiopia: Magic, Spirits in African and Latin American Novels
[Ethiopian Herald] It would not be an exaggeration to consider Nigerian writer Ben Okri as the best of his generation. Three major writing generations have emerged in Nigeria.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Pushes for Unesco Global Geopark Status for Its Geo-Heritage Sites
[ENA] Addis Ababa, — Efforts are being exerted to make Ethiopian geo-heritage sites become UNESCO Global Geoparks, Tourism State Minister Sileshi Girma announced. ministry.
Africa: Koyo Kouoh – Tribute to a Curator Who Fiercely Promoted African Art
[The Conversation Africa] The sudden death of the Cameroon-born curator Koyo Kouoh, at the age of 57 and at the height of her career, has shaken the art world. Her passing has left a void in the African arts scene, one which extends far beyond the cont…
Nigeria: South Korea to Deepen Cultural Ties With Nigeria
[Daily Trust] The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Kim Pankyu, has pledged to enhance and strengthen the diplomatic relationships between Nigeria and South Korea.