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: 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…
Namibia: Selma Kamanya Unveils Sun-Inspired National Costume Ahead of Miss World 2025
[Namibian] Miss World Namibia 2025 Selma Kamanya unveiled her national costume over the weekend during an emotional send-off ceremony.
Africa: All of Africa Today – April 25, 2025
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Africa: Restitution and Reparative Justice – Outcomes from the Side Event 4th Session of the PFPAD
[TrustAfrica] Location: Blue Gallery, New York, USA
Sudan: ‘Life Won’t Stop’… Picture of Omdurman Bridegroom Puts Sudanese Photographer in Running for World Press Photo 2025 Award
[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Omdurman — A picture by Sudanese photographer Mosab Abushama, taken using just a mobile phone, has been selected as one of the regional winners for African of the prestigious World Press Photo (WPP) Contest, which recognises and …
Africa: ‘Racism Requires Ignorance’ – How Art and Culture Can Help End Racial Discrimination
[UN News] Despite significant progress over the years, the fight against racism and racial discrimination remains as urgent as ever.
Africa: What Is International Francophonie Day?
[RFI] Held on 20 March, International Francophonie Day – or, in the spirit of the day, Journée internationale de la francophonie – celebrates the French language, spoken by more than 321 million people across five continents, and the diversity of …
Nigeria: Guinness World Records Confirms Nigerian Designer’s 106-Hour Sewing Marathon Feat
[Premium Times] The feat makes the designer the first person to set a Guinness World Record for hand-sewing with a needle and thread.