Tunisia: Tunisian Federation of Film Societies Launches Call for Applications for Arab Women Directors
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, July 8 — A call for applications for an artistic residency focused on the development of short film projects was launched by the Tunisian Federation of Film Societies (FTCC) as part of the fifth edition of Regards de Femm…
Algeria: French-Algerian Artist Kader Attia Explores Colonial Wounds, Creative Restoration
[RFI] French-Algerian artist Kader Attia explores the idea of repair through creativity in a new exhibition of his recent work at the museum of modern art in Montpellier, in the south of France. His work is inspired by his memories of Algeria and his t…
Algeria: Iness Mezel – a French-Algerian Musician Blends Tamazight With Rock
[Afropop] Born Fatiha Messaoudi to a French-Italian mother and Kabyle-Algerian father in the suburbs of Paris, Iness Mezel brilliantly blends western contemporary with classic Kabyle elements to produce her passionate ballads of identity and nature.
Tunisia: Trapanis Underwater Photography Festival Next June 25-30 in Mahdia
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — The coastal city of Mahdia will vibrate on June 25-30 to the rythm of the Trapanis Underwater Photography Festival and the CMAS Underwater Photography Championship organised under the aegis of the World Underwater Federa…
North Africa: North Africa’s Indigenous Peoples – the Imazighen
[Afropop] The Imazighen, also known as Amazighen, are the indigenous peoples of North Africa. A majority of the world may know them as the “Moors” or “Berber,” a term coined by the Romans and popularized by the Arab conquerors of the region meaning “ba…
Tunisia: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – Inpt, Ohchr and Omct Announce Art Competition
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — An art competition for young people aged 6 to 22 will be organised in Tunisia by the National Authority for the Prevention of Torture (French: INPT), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (O…
Tunisia: Tunisian Cinema to Be Present At Fifog 2024
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — Tunisian cinema will be present at the 19th edition of the Geneva International Oriental Film Festival (FIFOG 2024), held June 10-16, 2024 at Fonction Cinéma and Grütli, under the theme: “The sign of Knowledge …
Tunisia: Tunisian Cinema Wins Two Prizes At Arab Film Festival Rotterdam
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — Tunisian cinema won two prizes at the 24th edition of the Arab Film Festival Rotterdam (RAFF 2024), which unveiled its list of winners on June 2, 2024.
Egypt: Gem One of World Largest Museums Containing Unique Pieces – PM
[Egypt Online] Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli asserted that the world is waiting for the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) which is the largest museum in the world containing many unique artifacts.
Tunisia: Tunis City of Culture to Host 7th Edition of Envirofest Tunisia On May 24-29
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — Fiction and animation filmsrecycling as well as documentaries are on the agenda of the 7th edition of Envirofest Tunisia to which the City of Culture is playing host on May 24-29.