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Notice of Public Comment Period - Draft Air Quality Permit 7069-R1, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture
PUBLIC NOTICE Draft Air Quality Permit 7069-R1, Smithsonian Institution, Operation of an existing, non-automotive paint spray booth at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, 14th Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW Notice is...

Notice of Public Comment Period - Draft Air Quality Permit 7069-R1, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture
PUBLIC NOTICE Draft Air Quality Permit 7069-R1, Smithsonian Institution, Operation of an existing, non-automotive paint spray booth at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, 14th Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW Notice is...

CACI Continues to Deliver Effective Mission Support to U.S. Africa Command
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a seven-year task order, which includes one base period, plus six option periods, with an estimated ceiling of $437 million for support to U.S. Africa Command’s...

Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: African Green Hydrogen Summit
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa - Minister Of Energy and Electricity | Republic Of South Africa - Opening Address to the African Green Hydrogen Summit (AGHS)- 12 June 2025 | Cape Town, RSA. Honourable President, Minister and Deputy Ministers in...

Yaba TV to Host 1st Annual Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Remembering Freedom Delayed and Honoring African Heritage
Golden Sails Hotel in Long Beach is the venue for an inspiring evening featuring African dance, cuisine from the Diaspora, and bringing communities together. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Juneteenth is more...

Tunisian Voice, Global Vision: Nawres Hichri Emerges as a New Icon in Dubai’s Style and Culture Scene
Blending North African Elegance with Cosmopolitan Flair, Nawres Hichri Redefines Fashion and Cultural Influence in the Heart of the UAE. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A bold new voice is emerging in the...

South African science fiction fans eagerly await L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Volume 41, releasing June 18
Best new science fiction L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 releasing in South Africa June 18 and available online and in bookstores. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South Africa has...

UN recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain
Nice, France, 11 June 2025 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive...

UN recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain
Nice, France, 11 June 2025 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive...

American Black Film Festival Partners With the Art in Black Foundation to Introduce The South African Collective
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the Art in Black Foundation to present The South African Collective—a debut curatorial art exhibition spotlighting five dynamic visual artists from...

Johannesburg to Host 3rd EU-African SME Summit Strengthening Africa-Europe Economic Ties through Entrepreneurship
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Johannesburg to Host 3rd EU-African SME Summit Strengthening Africa-Europe Economic Ties through Entrepreneurship From 19–21 June 2025, Johannesburg will host the 3rd EU-African SME...

New Children's Alphabet Book Highlights African American Heritage and Identity
DULUTH, GA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- My Favorite ABCs! by L.M. Baker Brings African American Heritage to Early Childhood Literacy A powerful new children’s book, My Favorite ABCs! by L.M. Baker, brings African American...

Minister Roland Lamola: Launch of South Africa-Finland Youth Peace Mediators Programme
Programme Director, Ambassador Dlomo, Honourable Minister Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Ambassador Pekka Metso, Embassy of Finland, Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Director General of DIRCO, Mr Dangor,...

Sport, Arts and Culture on Khoi and San ancestral human remains and repatriation of those who died in exile
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in close partnership with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) and the Department of Defence and Military Veterans (DMV), is proud to announce two pivotal initiatives:...

Doblin Track at Psychedelic Science 2025 Spotlights Global Healing, Integration, and Cultural Transformation
From Somaliland to the Sacred, Psychedelic Parenthood to Microdosing, the Doblin Track Explores the Human, Cultural, and Global Dimensions of Healing Featured speakers include Jim Fadiman, Betty Aldworth, Bruce Damer, Stanley Krippner, Michael...

Africa Launches First-Ever Travel and Lifestyle Magazine
Africa launches its first luxury travel and lifestyle magazine, showcasing the continent's beauty, culture and innovation to the world. FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa Launches First-Ever World-Class Travel and...

Sport, Arts and Culture briefs media on repatriation of ancestral and exile remains, 9 Jun
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton Mckenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe will hold a press briefing on Monday, 9 June 2025, at 10:00, to provide an update on two important national initiatives dedicated to remembrance,...

Sport, Arts and Culture on initiative to produce books that tell South African stories
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s DSAC Publishing Hub 2025/26, administered by the Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association of South Africa (ANFASA), presents a critical intervention towards documenting South African stories written...

Tourism on updated U.S. Travel Advisory for South Africa
The Minister of Tourism notes the recent update by the United States Department of State to its travel advisory for South Africa. We respect the sovereign right of all nations to provide guidance to their citizens travelling abroad. We also...

President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of cultural activist and creative visionary Rashid Lombard
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of renowned photographer, cultural activist and jazz organiser Rashid Lombard, who has passed away at the age of 74. Mr Lombard was an Esteemed Member of the National Order of...