Egypt: Egypt Restores Smuggled Ancient Artifacts With Italian Co-Operation
[Egypt Online] Ambassador to Italy Bassam Rady has announced that the Egyptian Embassy in Italy successfully recovered several ancient Pharaonic artifacts.
Benin: Museum of Modern Art Set to Launch in Cotonou, Showcase Beninese Artists
[IPS] Cotonou, Benin — Construction of the new Museum of Modern Art is underway in Cotonou, Benin’s largest city. The museum, along with three others being built throughout the country, are part of the Beninese government’s extensive plan to ramp up t…
Nigeria: Sultan Decries Present State of Almajiri Practice
[Daily Trust] The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has condemned the present state of the Almajiri system in the northern part of the country, describing it as embarrassing and needing total condemnation.
South Africa: How South African Women Navigate Gender Issues on TikTok
[allAfrica] The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) has released its latest report, Gender-Based Violence and Misogyny TikTok Analytics and Narrative Update in South Africa, on the online conversation regarding gender-based violence and …
Cameroon: Museum of the Bamoun Kings – Ancient Treasures From Cameroon Find a Spectacular New Home
[The Conversation Africa] One of the most significant African museum openings of 2024 was the Musée des Rois Bamoun, or Museum of the Bamoun Kings, in Foumban, Cameroon.
Nigeria: Queen Dami Is Reason I Haven’t Won Grammy Award – Portable
[Premium Times] “I prayed to Ifa. I was told to say that anything blocking my way, whether a woman or a man I accommodated, that hinders my progress, should leave me. Can’t you see that girl has run away?”
Egypt: Tourism Ministry Refutes Claims of Mr Beast Renting Giza Pyramids for Filming
[Egypt Online] Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has officially denounced the swirling rumours across various news outlets and social media platforms suggesting that American YouTuber Mr Beast secured a 100-hour rental of the Giza pyramids ar…
Africa: Rikki Stein’s Gonzo Journey As an African Music Manager
[Afropop] Even if you are a longtime fan of African music, you may not know the name Rikki Stein. But Rikki is one of those people behind the scenes that makes things work, and the world go around. Over the years he has managed the Master Musicians of …
Gambia: Sunu Fest 2024 Announces Star-Studded Artistes Lineup
[The Point] In what is expected to be an electrifying moment in the history of Gambian showbiz, Sunu Fest 2024 has announced an extraordinary artistes’ line-up that is set to headline at its highly-anticipated event, featuring some of Gambia’s most cel…
Africa: From City to Wilderness – – Embracing the Interconnectedness of Life in Africa’s Vast Landscape
[Daily Maverick] Photojournalist Scott Ramsay has spent many years travelling the continent in search of its natural beauty. His latest book, Spirit of Africa, is evidence that he has found it. This is an extract from his introduction and a glimpse int…