Tunisia: JCC2023 – 10 Films From 7 Countries in Running for ‘Carthage Ciné Promesse’
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — Only open to student productions from film schools in Africa and the Arab world, the “Carthage Ciné-Promesse” competition at the 34th edition of the Carthage Film Festival (JCC, October 28-November 4, 2023) …
Morocco: Morocco Has All Assets to Become Driving Force in Cultural, Creative Industries, Says Minister
[MAP] Benguerir — Morocco has all the essential assets to become a driving force in the world’s cultural and creative industries (CCI), said the Minister of Culture, Youth and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, on Saturday in Benguerir.
Egypt: PM Pays Inspection Visit to Grand Egyptian Museum
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli on Saturday 09/09/2023 followed up on progress in the implementation of the first phase of Metro Line 4, which falls within the framework of carrying out directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to ex…
Algeria: Barbie Movie Banned in Algeria for ‘Western Deviances’
[allAfrica] Algeria has banned the movie, Barbie, after authorities say it “promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances” and that it “does not comply with Algeria’s religious and cultural beliefs,” reports Reuters.
Tunisia: Djerba – Minister of Tourism Pays Tribute to Craftswomen of Guellala
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — Minister of Tourism, Mohamed Elmoez Belhassine, during a visit to the island of Djerba, on National Women’s Day on Sunday, paid tribute to craftswomen for their efforts to develop the sector, highlighting their r…
Egypt: How Hidden Details in Ancient Egyptian Tomb Paintings Are Revealed By Chemical Imaging
[The Conversation Africa] The walls of ancient Egyptian tombs can teach us much about the lives of the pharaohs and their entourages. Tomb paintings showed the deceased and their immediate family members involved in religious activities, the burial its…
Tunisia: President of the Republic Discusses Cultural Sector
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — The activities of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and the festivals under its supervision were at the heart of President of the Republic Kais Saied’s meeting with Minister of Cultural Affairs, Hayet Ketat Guerma…
Algeria: In Algeria, the Death of a Literary Salon Is a Tragedy, the Silencing of Dissent, an Everyday Occurrence
[African Arguments] In the new logic of repression, all evidence of the 2019 uprising must be eliminated, the first targets being the journalists, writers, artists and activists that used to gather at a literary café in Aokas.
Algeria: The Hirak Is Dead, Truth Is the Enemy, the People Are the Traitors
[African Arguments] In the new logic of repression, all evidence of the 2019 uprising must be eliminated, the first targets being the journalists, writers and artists that used to gather at a literary café in Aokas.
Morocco: HRH Prince Moulay Rachid Chairs Award Ceremony of 22nd Hassan II Trophy for Traditional Equestrian Arts ‘Tbourida’
[MAP] Rabat — His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid presided, on Sunday in Rabat, over the award ceremony of the 22nd Hassan II Trophy for Traditional Equestrian Arts “Tbourida”, which is part of the 2023 Moroccan Championship.