Rwanda marks 32 years since 1994 genocide with week-long remembrance
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Rwanda has begun its annual commemoration week marking 32 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with President Paul […]
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Mauritania Calls for Stronger Cultural Equity at UNESCO Session in Paris
Mauritania’s Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament, and Government Spokesperson, El Houssein Ould Meddou, took part in the 19th session of the […]
Khaled El-Enany Poised to Lead UNESCO Amid Political and Financial Challenges
Egypt’s former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Khaled El-Enany, is set to become UNESCO’s next Director-General after securing 55 out of 57 votes from the […]
Egypt and Burkina Faso Pledge Closer Ties in Anti-Terrorism Efforts and Regional Cooperation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Burkinabe counterpart Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré have reaffirmed on July 22 their commitment to deepening bilateral collaboration in the […]
UNESCO Launches 2025 Africa Week Themed Global Solidarity for Restitution & Restoration of African Heritage
UNESCO on Monday launched Africa Week 2025 highlighting the importance of engagement under the theme “Global Solidarity for the Restitution and Restoration of African Heritage […]
Congo: Teachers and students resume classes at Marien Ngouabi University after strike resolution
After nearly three months of halted activities, teachers and students at Marien Ngouabi University in Brazzaville will return to the classroom on Monday, December 30. […]
UNESCO names Rabat World Book Capital 2026
The UNESCO has named Morocco’s capital Rabat as the World’s Book Capital for 2026, recognizing the city’s buoyant publishing industry. “Following Rio de Janeiro in […]
Angola’s diamond reserves estimated at over 700 million carats
Angola has diamond reserves estimated at 732 million carats, potentially worth $140 billion (125.7 billion euros) at an average price of $200 per carat, according […]
Five African sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the inscription of five new African sites on the World Heritage List. “We are […]
Thousands Participate in Replastering of Mali’s Great Mosque of Djenne, Amid Conflict Threats
This weekend, thousands of Malians participated in the annual re-plastering of the Great Mosque of Djenne, the largest mud-brick building globally, by carrying buckets and […]