Seeking the Global Stage, Ethiopia’s Sculptors Stand Ready
In a modest workshop in Addis Ababa, master sculptor Dereje Yehualashet bends over a single block of wood, shaping it...
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Ethiopia’s Shabeely Resort Launch Highlights Unity, Tourism Drive
Ethiopia on Saturday inaugurated the 385-hectare Shabeely Resort in a push to boost tourism and regional development in the country's...
South Africa to Host 2027 World Economic Forum Spring Meeting
The World Economic Forum will hold its Spring Meeting in South Africa in 2027, bringing one of the Forum’s major...
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Opens Denbi Eco Lodge to Boost Tourism
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Denbi Eco Lodge on Saturday in Bench Sheko Zone, part of the South...
Africa’s Oldest Cremation Pyre Found in Malawi, Dating Back 9,500 Years
Archaeologists have uncovered Africa’s earliest known cremation at the base of Mount Hora in northern Malawi, dating to about 9,500...
Morocco Leverages AFCON 2025 to Boost Global Tourism Visibility
As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its final stages, Moroccan officials are using the tournament to promote the...
Nigeria Ranks First in Global Generosity, Survey Finds
Nigeria ranked first globally for charitable giving in 2024, according to the Nigeria chapter of the World Giving Report 2025,...
Iconic Eyo Festival Returns to Lagos After Eight-Year Break
Nigeria's President Tinubu attends cultural event, highlights role of tradition in tourism
Timbuktu Hosts Mali’s National Cultural Biennale
Mali’s Prime Minister, Gen. Abdoulaye Maïga, formally opened the 2025 Timbuktu Cultural Biennale on Thursday, acting on behalf of transitional...
Cotonou Comedy Festival Expands Benin’s Cultural Footprint in Africa
With laughter echoing through the Dôme du Sofitel, Benin hosted the inaugural Cotonou Comedy Festival this week, positioning the city...
Cameroon Opens Nine Oil and Gas Blocks to Investors
Cameroon has opened nine oil and gas exploration and production blocks to investors under its current licensing round, with proposals...
Benin Launches Roots and Tubers Project to Boost Agro-Industrial Growth
Benin has launched a national agricultural value chain program focused on cassava, yam, and sweet potato, a five-year initiative aimed...
South Sudan Adopts Cybercrime, Audit Reforms To Boost Accountability
South Sudan adopted cybercrime and audit reforms Wednesday after President Salva Kiir signed three laws aimed at strengthening digital enforcement...
Africa Business Forum Urges Stronger Investment for Jobs, Innovation
Africa needs stronger mechanisms to channel investment into jobs and innovation, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for...