Africa

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August 10th, 2017
Since 2010, French people and guests from all origins have the chance to rediscover Africa every summer through a rich…
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The Durban Film Festival brought Germany in the African Spotlight
July 24th, 2017
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London will host a fashion event promoting and cultivating African and African-inspired design talent
July 17th, 2017
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Nigerian Summer Party returns to Finsbury Park, in London
July 17th, 2017
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Multicultural exhibition of two artists about the subject of time, heritage and transformation
July 12th, 2017
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People gather in the US capital for the French national holiday
July 12th, 2017
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The annual festival that encompasses all types of African arts and culture starts in a few days
July 11th, 2017
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The best African contemporary literature filled the rooms of the British Library again
July 10th, 2017
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The artist Cheikhou Bâ raises the question of Migration through his sculptures and oils on canvas
July 10th, 2017
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The biopic story of Jacques Cousteau will be projected in the African cinemas
July 08th, 2017
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Cultural exchange and experience on a Saturday afternoon at the Embassy of Benin in Washington DC
July 07th, 2017
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Inauguration of the most important exhibition of Picasso modern art in Morocco
July 06th, 2017
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The largest multicultural festival in the Netherlands is preparing to start again
July 06th, 2017
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29th Au Summit 27th June To 4th July 2017, Addis Ababa
June 22nd, 2017
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The German government is urged to take “historical responsibility” for the genocide against the Herero and Nama people
June 21st, 2017
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London will host a fashion event promoting and cultivating African and African-inspired design talent
June 21st, 2017
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Moroccan Triathlon Hassan Baraka linked the 5 continents by swimming across
June 21st, 2017
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Nigerians and South Africans: strengthening understanding through culture
June 21st, 2017
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The Delegation of Rwanda promotes Youth Connekt Africa Summit´2017 in the United Nations
June 21st, 2017
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The Kingdom of Morocco seeks to prevent violent extremism through education and culture
June 20th, 2017
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On 25 May 1963, Africa made history with the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which brought the Continent together. Since then, the 25 May has been celebrated widely across the world particularly in Africa to signify Africa’s identity
May 25th, 2017
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Investing in the youth of Africa is the theme of the 2017 edition of UNESCO’s Africa Week
May 16th, 2017
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The event will be celebrated around the world in different Kenyan embassies
November 30th, 2016
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Prestigious prize of the Franz Kafka Society is given for the first time to an Italian writer, Claudio Magris, to honour his expression of Central European culture
November 14th, 2016
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British Museum showcases art in South Africa with ‘South Africa: The Art of a Nation’ exhibition
November 11th, 2016
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Contest aims at fighting against persecution of albinos in East Africa
November 11th, 2016
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Budapest’s Museum of Ethnography has opened its doors to the annual World Press Photo exhibition
October 19th, 2016
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The Egyptian fashion designer will represent her country at World Fashion Week in Paris 2017
October 19th, 2016
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During a speech in Cairo on Monday 26th September, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi beseeched the Egyptians not to leave their country
October 14th, 2016
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Victoria Beckham carries out a mission to raise awareness of HIV in Kenya as a Goodwill Ambassador of UNAIDS
October 14th, 2016
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Olympic silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa attends conference in Washington
September 23rd, 2016
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A theater collective created in Aubervilliers has dedicated a piece to refugees who have found new homes in France
September 22nd, 2016
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A series of music events promoting African art is coming to North America, Asia and Europe
September 20th, 2016
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With its second Art Biennale, Kampala is quickly evolving and becoming one of the most attractive destinations for contemporary art
September 16th, 2016
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The 2016 African Film Festival in Cologne Investigates the Role of African Women in African Film
September 16th, 2016
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The ‘Better Together’ project aims to create social cohesion between young people from Syria, Lebanon and Palestine
September 16th, 2016
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The Research and Teaching Institute for Brewing in Berlin Organizes First MicroBrew Symposium in Africa
September 16th, 2016
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“Celebrating Human Treasures by Asserting our African Identity” was the theme of Heritage Month 2016, celebrated in Sophiatown, Gauteng
September 15th, 2016
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Through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development 2016 Japan is working to support Africa’s own blueprint for growth and prosperity
September 12th, 2016
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In addition to Senegal and Rwanda, the German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development also visited Niger
September 12th, 2016
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Heads of Both Countries Discuss Strengthening Ties During Visit of President of Benin Patrice Talon
September 12th, 2016
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The Italian fashion designer creates a new style, sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, mixing African cloths and the Italian dressing culture
September 01st, 2016
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Canadian-Ethiopian R’n’B singer donates $50,000 to the University of Toronto to establish the Ethiopian Studies program
September 01st, 2016
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One of the oldest festivities in Nigeria becomes the main attraction for foreign visitors
September 01st, 2016
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The Ministry of Education of Uganda collaborates with Greek Higher Education Institutes
August 22nd, 2016
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„Artist creates amazing mural painting across 50 buildings in Manshiyat Naser,Cairo“
August 22nd, 2016
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Promoting high-level policy dialogue amongst African nations and their development partners to advance Africa’s economic future
August 16th, 2016
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Dar El Dekra/The House of Memory celebrates the religious mosaic that La Goulette once was
August 15th, 2016
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ZIFF brought together professionals from different film industries
August 15th, 2016
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Egypt vs Germany Match Bridges Cultures and Celebrates Cultural Diversity
August 15th, 2016
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Her Majesty Queen Letizia presided the Annual Meeting of Directors of the Instituto Cervantes in which they presented a new plan of cultural expansion in Africa
August 11th, 2016
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The Research Council of Zimbabwe continually organizes symposia in order to promote research
August 10th, 2016
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The government of Ethiopia is investing in its natural, historical and cultural heritage in an attempt to increase the number of tourists visiting in the country.
August 10th, 2016
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Preserve culture, provide tutorial for children and promote local talents are few of the many objectives of the Digital Library
July 26th, 2016
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During its 40th session, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided to add three sites in Africa to its list
July 26th, 2016
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“Khiwa” will be the first festival dedicated to Algerian culture in Tunisia
July 21st, 2016
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On June 19, 2016, Japan and Morocco celebrated the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations
July 20th, 2016
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The Research Council of Zimbabwe continues to organise symposiums in order to promote research and to provide a platform for the dissemination of research results and networking
July 15th, 2016
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The Wessal Bouregreg project plans to make Rabat one of the most cultural and beautiful cities of the Mediterranean
July 08th, 2016
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As part of the African Union Agenda 2063, the African passport will create a continent without borders
July 06th, 2016
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This multi-day festival strengthens intercultural ties, tolerance and friendship between cultures and people
July 05th, 2016
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The opera house is part of a wider arts and cultural program being run across Egypt
July 05th, 2016
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This CD is just one part of the war against racism in South Africa, and highlights the key role art and culture can play in this process
July 04th, 2016
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Set in Johannesburg, the exhibition is the result of the collaboration between France, South Africa and private actors
July 04th, 2016
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The text aims to provide a legislative frame in order to foster the country’s artistic and cultural potential
July 04th, 2016
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By developing its cultural wealth and promoting its natural beauty, Ethiopia aims to be one of the top five tourist destinations of Africa
July 01st, 2016
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The Congolese Minister of Culture wishes to revive the thriving cinema culture that the country once possessed
June 30th, 2016
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The new commission’s task will be to promote and boost the TV and film industry in Africa
June 30th, 2016
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The German company supports African digital enterprises providing access to capital and consulting services
June 29th, 2016
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US First Lady promotes the “Let Girls Learn’’ initiative in Morocco, a project dealing with equal education opportunities for girls
June 29th, 2016
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Power and energy exhibition & conference will be held in Tanzania
June 28th, 2016
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An Original Answer to Crisis through Green Energy
June 23rd, 2016
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Djibouti Strives to Provide a Gateway for Landlocked African Countries to Unlock Africa’s Economic Potential
June 17th, 2016
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The Support of the Asian Country Enables Thousands of Children to Be Fed and Schooled Daily
June 17th, 2016
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Tunisia Will Likely Showcase Arab Culture in July
June 17th, 2016
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In 2013 the Togolese Minister of Culture launched the Culture Support Fund
June 17th, 2016
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Tunisia will proudly bear the colors of Arab culture in July
June 15th, 2016
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The Zeitz Museum will host the largest contemporary African art collection in the continent
June 14th, 2016
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The French company, ‘Vivendi’, opened Yaounde’s first cinema
June 14th, 2016
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Former rebels are asking new rebels to stop their violent actions in the Niger Delta
June 14th, 2016
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‘International spectators will participate in the 8th festival, dedicated to Tanzania’s founding father’
June 14th, 2016
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Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs declared that Libya should follow in the footsteps of Tunisia
June 13th, 2016
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The European company explains its interest in Abidjan
June 13th, 2016
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Morocco’s so-called „gold“ is Helping to Reduce Desertification Amid Climate Change and Providing Jobs for Hundreds of Women in a Thriving Network of Co-operatives
June 13th, 2016
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A conference in Paris to Develop Africa's Colossal Potential
June 13th, 2016
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A New Trend is Appearing in the African Cultural Field – the Online Translation of African Literature Into Over 30 African Languages
June 13th, 2016
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Tunisian President, Béji Caïd Essebsi, Initiates a Project for a National Unity Government
June 13th, 2016
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Ramadan Is a Month of Celebration, yet Can Be a Critical Time for People Suffering from Diabetes
June 13th, 2016
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During the Festival, Comedians Seized the Opportunity to Dispel Clichés About Islam
June 10th, 2016
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From June 2nd to June 5th in Paris, Nigerian Films Will Compete during Europe’s only Nigerian film festival
June 08th, 2016
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"Korea and Ethiopia can become closer friends in the near future’"
June 08th, 2016
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Diplomatic Battle between North and South Korea over Africa
June 08th, 2016
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For the First Time a Suspect Will Stand Trial for War Crimes, Relating to the Destruction of a Unesco World Heritage Site
June 08th, 2016
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France Is Seeking to Improve its Relationship with the Congolese Government
June 07th, 2016
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The Economic Situation of the Ivory Coast is Improving
June 01st, 2016
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The wife of the former President of the Ivory Coast Laurent Gbagbo is facing the charge of crimes against humanity
June 01st, 2016
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The giant Uber is spreading all over African continent
May 30th, 2016
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Over 15 clubs took part in a big competition in the Ivory Coast
May 30th, 2016
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The Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany, yesterday, signed a bilateral agreement worth €15 million to support energy supply to countries in the Great Lakes region
May 30th, 2016
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Young generation of Africans look for being innovative
May 30th, 2016
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The founder of the Republic of the Seychelles gave a presentation on the future perspectives of Seychelles and the African Union
May 30th, 2016
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On 18th May the Construction's inauguration ceremony for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline took place in Thessaloniki, Greece
May 30th, 2016
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A Group of Young Tunisians Play Music in the Street to Fight Against Fear
May 27th, 2016
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„Strategic visit on improving living conditions of Niger”
May 21st, 2016
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The Ministers of Foreign Affairs from France and Germany are Dealing with MINUSMA and EU Missions
May 19th, 2016
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The French President was to visit the Central African Republic (CAR)
May 18th, 2016
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The 16th international art exposition of Dakar takes place from May 3rd to June 2nd in the Senegalese Capital
May 17th, 2016
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Libyan and international partners come together to adopt an action plan for the heritage of Libya
May 17th, 2016
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At least 345 cases of torture or inhuman treatment were registered by the UN in 2016 in Burundi. This brings the number to 600 in the past twelve months.
April 26th, 2016
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Is it possible to have a cease-fire in the ongoing Libyan civil war?
April 21st, 2016
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Malawian Chief is Ending Children Marriage and Promoting Education
April 14th, 2016
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Addis Ababa: Meeting at the Headquarters of the ECA on the Sidelines of the African Development Week
April 14th, 2016