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…
Rwanda: Kagame, Idris Elba Discuss Elevation of Creative Arts in Rwanda
[New Times] Renowned British actor and musician, Idris Elba met with President Paul Kagame on September 1, and discussed several opportunities for partnerships in developing the creative arts industry in Rwanda.
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…
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…
South Africa: Cape Town is World’s Greatest City, Survey of Travellers Says – South African News Briefs – July 18, 2023
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Uganda: Foodies Treated to Culinary Mastery and Whisky Delight At Singleton Food Pairing Experience
[Nile Post] On Saturday, Stone Haven Restaurant and Winery hosted the second edition of the Singleton Food Pairing Experiences.
Uganda: Afri Art and Fashion Show to Highlight Food Tourism
[Nile Post] Organisers have announced that this year’s Afri art and fashion show will see food tourism among the issues to be highlighted.
South Africa: World’s Oldest Prehistoric Burial Site Discovered in South Africa
[RFI] Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger claims that the oldest burial site in the world, dating back to some 200,000 to 300,000 years ago, is in South Africa. He believes the primitive Homo naledi species buried their dead and carved symbols on tomb walls…