Souleymane Cissé, le père du cinéma africain, est mort
BAMAKO, Mali (BG) - Le réalisateur malien Souleymane Cissé, figure emblématique du cinéma africain, est décédé mercredi 19 février à...
Culture & Identity
Culture & Identity celebrates the stories, traditions, heritage and creativity that define Africa. This section covers tourism, arts, literature, history, heritage, museums, cultural preservation, lifestyle, African identity and the creative economy.
Malagasy Women Empowered Through Fashion Training
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (BG) – A unique training program in Madagascar has equipped women with fashion design and business skills, helping...
Taraba Human Rights Film Festival Champions Education in Nigeria
JALINGO, NIGERIA (BG) — As the world marks International Day of Education, the Taraba Human Rights Film Festival (TAHRIFF) in...
Ghana’s Presidential Inauguration Celebrates African Fashion and Heritage
ACCRA, Ghana — On Jan. 7, 2025, Ghana's Black Star Square stood as a beacon of pride and unity as...
2024 UNESCO Recognitions Highlight Africa’s Cultural and Educational Contributions
DOUALA, Cameroon (BG) - Africa’s profound cultural, historical, and educational treasures have again received global recognition as UNESCO expanded its...
Film Festival to Promote Human Rights, Development in Nigeria
JALINGO, Nigeria (BG) - As the globe celebrates Human Rights Day on December 10, Northern Nigeria is making strides to...
Bouake, Ivory Coast, Honored with UNESCO Learning City Award 2024
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - Bouake, the second-largest city in Ivory Coast, has been honored with the UNESCO Learning City Award...
Nigeria: Taraba to Host First Human Rights Film Festival in 2025
First-of-its-kind event to spotlight human rights, culture, and storytelling TARABA STATE, Nigeria (BG) — The inaugural Taraba Human Rights Film Festival...
Ghana’s Chale Wote Festival Transforms Accra’s Streets with Art and Performance
Accra’s Chale Wote festival turns streets into living galleries, blending art, music and ritual under the 2026 theme “Carnival of...
Somalia’s Omar Artan Becomes 1st non-European to Referee the UEFA Super Cup
The 34-year-old’s landmark assignment follows a decade of refereeing firsts and a new cooperation agreement between UEFA and CAF
Liberian President Boakai Warns Officials Over Delays in Development Agenda
President Joseph Boakai demands measurable progress on roads, health, education and jobs as the government reviews the first year of...
Côte d’Ivoire Ambassador Highlights Growing Ties With Türkiye at Independence Day Celebration
From trade and defense to education, H.E. Khadidjata Touré highlighted the expanding partnership between Abidjan and Ankara during the independence...