Egypt: Tiktok in Egypt – Where Rich and Poor Meet – and the State Watches Everything
[The Conversation Africa] After being released from detention in 2011, Egyptian engineer and activist Wael Ghonim told the media:
Tunisia: Tap Meeting At Filt – ‘Reinventing Cultural Journalism’ At the Heart of Recommendations
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 3 — The promotion of culture through the TAP news agency and media in general, along with TAP’s leading role in strengthening ties between the media and the cultural sector, were among the key recommendations from a p…
Tunisia: Tunisia and Italy Celebrate ’60 Years of Archaeological Cooperation’ At Bardo National Museum
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, April 23 — The archaeological partnership between Tunisia and Italy, which began in the 1960s, continues to grow stronger through agreements between specialised institutions and research conducted by experts from both cou…
Morocco: Bab L’bluz Returns to America
[Afropop] Bab l’Bluz has been the brainchild of French musician Brice Bottin and Moroccan musician Yousra Mansoor since they first met in 2016 as part of a music collective in Morocco that was combining modern jazz and traditional Gnawa music. The duo …
Egypt: Egypt Finalises Plans for Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Ceremony
[Egypt Online] Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has chaired a meeting of the Supreme Committee to organise the opening celebrations of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), confirming that the opening date is set for 3 July.
Tunisia: Carthage Symphony Orchestra in Historic First At National Theatre in Belgrade, March 20
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — In a historic first, the Carthage Symphony Orchestra will perform at the National Theatre in Belgrade on March 20 with 90 musicians and chorists, at the invitation of the Embassy of Tunisia in Belgrade, in celebration of…
North Africa: Ancient DNA Reveals Maghreb Communities Preserved Their Culture and Genes, Even in a Time of Human Migration
[The Conversation Africa] The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. This sparked migrations across Europe and dramatic…
Tunisia: Tunisian Song Festival – Mohamed Chalghmi Wins Golden Microphone, Five Other Winners Crowned
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 12 — Artist Mohamed Chalghmi won the Golden Microphone at the 23rd edition of the Tunisian Song Festival for a song entitled ‘Hobbek Zed,’ written by Habib Mahnouch and composed by Zied Gharsa.
Egypt: It’s the Biggest Egyptian Tomb Discovery in a Century. Who Was Thutmose II?
[The Conversation Africa] Archaeologists in Egypt have made an exciting discovery: the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, a ruler who has long been overshadowed by his famous wife and half-sister, Queen Hatshepsut.
Africa: Weaving Heritage and Innovation – ‘The Soul of a Rug’ Exhibition at Bahia Palace
[Art Africa] Experience the artistry of Taznakht’s weavers through immersive VR and a unique blend of tradition and contemporary design.