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Afro-Brazil Ghana Festival to deepen cultural tourism and Pan-African ties
Ghana News Agency
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September 13, 2025
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni, GNA Accra, Sept 13, GNA – A new cultural initiative, the Afro-Brazil Ghana Festival, has been launched to deepen cultural tourism, foster economic collaboration and strengthen Pan-African ties. The festival, a joint effort...
Culture and Resistance: The Palmarito Afro-Descendant Commune (Part II)
Venezuelanalysis
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September 13, 2025
On the southern shore of Lake Maracaibo, Palmarito is an Afro-Venezuelan community shaped by centuries of history, culture, and resilience. Its people carry forward traditions rooted in their African heritage and in the fishing trade. Central to...
AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa's transformation
Fresh Angle
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African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive growth across the continent. Opening the Nigerian Economic...
IEC rejects Islamic State of Africa’s bid to register as political party
The South African
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September 13, 2025
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has dismissed an appeal by the Islamic State of Africa (ISA) to register as a political party, citing that the group’s proposed principles are incompatible with South Africa’s Constitution. ISA, a...
CANEX: Creating the African story for global audience
Business and Financial Times
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September 13, 2025
By Seth KRAMPAH, Algiers, Algeria In a world increasingly shaped by creativity, Africa is stepping forward to tell its own story—boldly, creatively and on its own terms. At the heart of this movement is the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an...
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Two LU professors inducted into Royal Society of Canada
SNnewswatch
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September 13, 2025
Christopher Mushquash and Sarah Olutola are joining the organization’s class of 2025. THUNDER BAY — A pair of professors at Lakehead University have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada. The historic liberal arts and academia...
Nampa chief executive calls for AI awareness in African newsrooms
The Namibian
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September 13, 2025
Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) acting chief executive Jata Kazondu has emphasised the urgent need for African newsrooms to adopt clear policies on artificial intelligence (AI). He said this should be done while strengthening journalistic solidarity...
HH Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed Al Saud represents the Kingdom at G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting & Tourism Investment Summit in South Africa
Mid East Information
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September 13, 2025
Mpumalanga, South Africa,September 2025: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustainable, inclusive tourism, solidifying its position as a global tourism leader at the G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting and...
Seattle-Tacoma cumbia instructor shares love of dance and culture
KING 5 - Washington State
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September 13, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month: KING 5 Weekend Mornings begins a series of special guests to celebrate local Hispanic and Latinx culture. SEATTLE — Several forms of dance across Latin America, Central America, and South America have gained global...
Ghana Weighs Tradition As South Africa Allows Men To Take Wives’ Names
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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September 13, 2025
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent In many countries, a woman traditionally takes her husband’s last name after marriage, a practice seen as a symbol of unity. But what happens when that tradition is not the only option? What...
All Blacks v South Africa: Scott Robertson, Scott Barrett react to New Zealand’s record loss
The New Zealand Herald
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September 13, 2025
How did it unravel so badly? “Not right at the moment,” Robertson replied when probed on what answers he had for the backward step that continues the deeply worrying inconsistent theme of his tenure after the 1-1 Argentina tour. “That’s something...
South African music progeny Sizwe Alakine to perform at Shoko Festival
New Zimbabwe
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September 13, 2025
By Darlington Gatsi SOUTH African musician Reason, also known as Sizwe Alakine, has expressed excitement about his upcoming maiden visit to Zimbabwe for the Shoko Festival. Sizwe Alakine will be among a plethora of artists performing at this...
Africa Creative Market: ‘Women in the Arts Collective’ launch residency workshop
Premium Times
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September 13, 2025
The Women in the Arts (WIA) Collective, led by cultural strategist and creative economy leader Brenda Fashugba, has announced a Residency Workshop for the Female Representation and Advancement in Media (FRAME) incubator program at the upcoming...
Burkina Faso waives entry visa fees for all African nationals
Africanews
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September 13, 2025
Burkina Faso is now free to visit for all African nationals. Ouagadougou says its waiving fees on entry visas for citizens across the continent. The only requirement for Africans wanting to visit Burkina Faso is to fill out an online form and have...
Lesedi FM and Katiba Africa drop 'culturally bold hat collection' for Heritage Month
Times LIVE
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In celebration of Heritage Month, Lesedi FM has teamed up with fashion powerhouse Katiba Africa to launch a bold new hat collection that blends tradition with trend. The Lesedi FM x Katiba Africa Hat Collection is described as a vibrant tribute to...
Exploring African perspectives on the Sira: Key insights from Cape Town's international conference
IOL
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Cape Town is currently hosting the Fourth Organisation of Islamic Cooperation–IRCICA–Awqaf SA International Conference, where leading scholars, historians, and cultural figures from across Africa and the Muslim world are commemorating the year...
Culture or Cruelty: Can the international community put an end to female genital mutilation?
Global Voices
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September 13, 2025
A teenage girl in Burkina Faso chose not to undergo FGM and was supported by her family. More and more activists are pushing back on this harmful practice, which can cause lifelong distress and medical complications. Image from Wikimedia Commons....
Historic Win for Equality: South Africa Court Strikes Down Colonial-Era Ban, Allows Husbands to Take Wives’ Surnames
The Logical Indian
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September 13, 2025
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that husbands can legally take their wives’ surnames, overturning a colonial-era law that barred men from changing their surnames after marriage. The September 11, 2025, judgment described the law as a...
Idris Elba’s ‘Dust to Dreams’: A Family Tale with Broader Social and Cultural Resonance”
[your]NEWS
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September 13, 2025
By: Renae Richardson Acclaimed actor Idris Elba is expanding his creative horizons with a new initiative designed to showcase African artistic talent through his latest directorial project, “Dust to Dreams.” The short film is set to make its debut...
African Leaders Reject Victim Role, Pledge Billions for Climate Action
The Reporter Ethiopia
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September 13, 2025
African leaders pledged billions and launched continent-wide climate initiatives in Addis Ababa this week, positioning Africa not as a victim of climate change, but as a driver of the next global green economy ahead of COP30 in Brazil. The Second...