Egypt: Rare Hieroglyphic Copy of Canopus Decree Unearthed in Sharqiya
[Egypt Online] The Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities, at Tell El-Pharaeen archaeological site in the city of Husseiniya in Sharqiya Governorate, has uncovered a stone stela representing a new copy of the famous Can…
Egypt: Curious Kids – in Ancient Egypt, Did Pyramids Really Have Booby Traps? Why Was Treasure Hidden Inside?
[The Conversation Africa] In ancient Egypt, did pyramids really have booby traps? Why was treasure hidden inside? – Effie, age 8, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
Morocco: The Big Three of Moroccan ’70s and ’80s Music
[Afropop] In the 1970s and ’80s, three groups dominated the musical scene of Morocco: Nass al-Ghiwane, Jil Jilala and Lamchahab. Manned by five explosive talents, Lamchahab was arguably the most prominent of the three, entrancing North Africans with mo…
Algeria: Team Nigeria’s Athletes Urged to Embrace Local Cuisine At Africa Schools’ Games in Algeria
[Leadership] Engr Habu Ahmed Gumel, the president of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has called on Nigerian athletes participating in the inaugural Africa Schools’ Games in Algeria to adapt to the local cuisine provided by the host nation.
Tunisia: Mostra Di Venezia – Ben Hania’s ‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ Nominated for the Golden Lion
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, July 22 — Twice Oscar-nominated Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s next film, The Voice of Hind Rajab, has been nominated for the Golden Lion of the Venice Film Festival “La Mostra di Venezia,” scheduled for August 2…
Tunisia: Maestro Mohamed Garfi Opens Carthage International Festival
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, July 20 — Maestro Mohamed Garfi, along a host of artists, returned to the Carthage stage with the musical performance “Men kaa el khabia” (From the Bottom of the Jar), presented on Saturday evening as the opening show of …
Africa: All of Africa Today – July 10, 2025
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Egypt: Queen Hatshepsut’s Statues Were Destroyed in Ancient Egypt – New Study Challenges the Revenge Theory
[The Conversation Africa] After the Egyptian pharaoh Hatshepsut died around 1458 BCE, many statues of her were destroyed. Archaeologists believed that they were targeted in an act of revenge by Thutmose III, her successor. Yet the condition of the stat…
Tunisia: Tunisia Wins 4 Awards At Closing of 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — Tunisia won four awards at the conclusion of the 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival (June 23-26, 2025).
Tunisia: Asbu Festival – ‘Children’s Media–Production Crisis or Lack of Strategy?’ At Heart of Seminar
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Hammamet — As part of the 25th Arab Festival of Radio and Television, the Medina Yasmine Hammamet hosted a seminar on Wednesday titled: “Children’s media: production crisis or lack of strategy?”