Senegal: Senegal Suspends Auction of Senghor’s Property

[RFI] More than a hundred objects belonging to the father of Senegal’s independence, Léopold Sédar Senghor, were to be auctioned in France. Senegal, however, managed to have this sale suspended. Senegal says the collection will be acquired by…

Ethiopia: Unesco Heritage Sites Inspiring Tourism Revolution

[Ethiopian Herald] When United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) enlisted 12 heritages in its first version sites in 1978, Ethiopia was amongst the seven countries including Canada, the U.S., Senegal, among others, whic…

Ghana: Come Out With Proposals to Make NCCE Relevant – Dr Awal

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has called on directors and accountants of the National Commission on Culture (NCC) to bring out proposals and ideas that would help modernise the country’s culture a…

Rwanda: Ikirenga Culture Tourism Festival Set for Second Edition

[New Times] With the aim of celebrating Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage while embracing its diverse artistic expressions, captivating language and natural beauty, , Ikirenga Art and Culture Promotion has announced the second edition of the Ikirenga Cul…