Africa-Press - Uganda. President Museveni has tasked religious leaders to join the government's efforts of spreading the wealth creation message to Ugandans.
According to the president, religious leaders spend a lot of time in places of worship preaching the religious gospel to believers who are...
Spread Wealth Creation Gospel, Museveni Tells Religious Leaders
SIBITELO NEMISEBE 2025 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN MANZINI
Africa-Press - Eswatini. The 2025 edition of Sibitelo Nemisebe was officially launched at the Manzini Library, marking another milestone in the effort to promote the SiSwati language and strengthen cultural pride among Eswatini’s youth.
The launch, hosted by Imisebe Publishing, brought...
Rwandan Peacekeepers Support Education in Central Africa
Africa-Press - Rwanda. Rwandan peacekeepers, serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiative to support local school children at Socatel M’Poko in Bangui, on June...
Special holiday for Muslims on Eid al-Adha
Africa-Press - Mozambique. The Minister of Labour, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, today granted a special holiday (tolerancia de ponto) to all workers who profess the Muslim religion on the occasion of the celebration of Eid al-Adha.
The right to suspend work does not apply to workers...
YOUNG ARTIST CAPTURES DJ MAPHORISA IN STRIKING PORTRAIT
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Teen artist stuns DJ Maphorisa with detailed hand drawn portrait.
Andile Samkelo Simelane, a 19-year-old artist from Eswatini, has recently gained significant recognition for his artistic talents after presenting a striking hand-drawn portrait of DJ Maphorisa. This...
Journalist Rebekah Awuah Appointed to Jury of Unesco/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
Africa-Press - Ghana. Renowned Ghanaian journalist, communicator and documentary filmmaker Rebekah Awuah has been appointed as a jury member for the prestigious UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.
Her appointment is a landmark achievement, both personally and for Ghanaian and...
MAJAHA NKONYANE’S NEW POEM CELEBRATES ESWATINI
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Just in time to stir the nation’s heartstrings, award-winning poet Majaha Nkonyane has released his latest poetic work titled ‘Beauty Of Eswatini’, now streaming on all major digital platforms- Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
In this powerful new piece, he...
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o Mourned as Cultural Icon
Africa-Press - Kenya. The literary world is mourning the loss of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, the revered Kenyan author, scholar, and activist who passed away in the United States after a prolonged illness at the age of 87. Tributes poured in from fellow writers and publishers, who described him as a...
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a revered Kenyan author dies at 87
Africa-Press - Kenya. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, the revered Kenyan man of letters and voice of dissent who in dozens of fiction and nonfiction books traced his country's history from British imperialism to home-ruled tyranny and challenged not only the stories told but the language used to tell them,...
Rwanda Distributes 18000 Laptops for Smarter Classrooms
Africa-Press - Rwanda. The Rwanda Education Board (REB) is stepping up efforts to improve the quality of education through the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), according to its Director General, Nelson Mbarushimana.
As part of this initiative, 18,500 laptops, along...
President Chakwera Leads Nation in Celebrating Tay Grin
Africa-Press - Malawi. Malawi is basking in pride as President Lazarus Chakwera has led the nation in congratulating celebrated musician and cultural ambassador Tay Grin, following his prestigious international recognition in the United Kingdom for promoting tourism and culture.
Tay Grin, known...
Twenty University of Pittsburgh Professors Explore Gambian Heritage in Collaboration with NCAC
Africa-Press - Gambia. The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) on Monday, 19th May 2025, welcomed a delegation of 20 professors from the University of Pittsburgh, United States, who toured Senegambia to explore the region’s cultural heritage sites.
The delegation was received at the...
National Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee Engages Christian Leaders Ahead of Observance
Africa-Press - Ghana. As Ghana prepares to commemorate its first official National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, the committee set up by President John Dramani Mahama to oversee the execution of the event has begun consultative engagements with key religious stakeholders.
The National Day of...
Nakapiripirit Turns to Social Media Voting to Decide Cultural Day Venue
Africa-Press - Uganda. Nakapiripirit District has turned to socialmedia to settle a long-standing debate over where to host the upcoming Karamoja Cultural Day.
A poll conducted on the WhatsApp group, “Nakapiripirit Hardcore Politics” asked residents to vote for their preferred venue from a...
EU Staged 4Th Edition of European Film Festival in the Gambia
Africa-Press - Gambia. The European Union Delegation to Gambia in partnership with Alliance Francaise de Banjul staged the 4th edition of the European Film Festival on Thursday with a night opening ceremony graced by EU Ambassador to Banjul, French charge d’affaires and a host of other diplomatic...
Kanana Camp Reopens with New Look
Africa-Press - Botswana. An artful fusion of Delta beauty and sophisticated comfort inviting travellers to rediscover the magic of the Okavango in style at Kanana Camp, courtesy of Ker & Downey Botswana.
Nestled on the banks of the Xudum River in the southwestern Okavango Delta, the newly...
French Diplomat Praises Project to Digitize Angola’S Archaeological Heritage
Africa-Press - Angola. The French ambassador to Angola, Sophie Aubert, Tuesday in Luanda praised the implementation of the “DIG-ARQ” project to digitize and make accessible Angola's archaeological heritage, as it contributes to its preservation and protection.
The “DIG-ARQ” project was...
University of Rwanda to start nuclear technology degree programme
Africa-Press - Rwanda. University of Rwanda’s School of Science and Technology is in the advanced stages of launching a Bachelor of Science programme in Nuclear Science and Technology.
According to university officials, the new programme aims at supporting Rwanda’s strategy to harness...
French Embassy Presents Project to Digitize Angolan Archaeology
Africa-Press - Angola. The French Embassy in Angola will present, on Tuesday, the project for the Digitization, Patrimonialization and Accessibility of National Archaeology (DIG-ARQ). The presentation ceremony will take place at the Luanda Science Center and will showcase the work carried out from...
Over 60,000 candidates sit for national practical exams
Africa-Press - Rwanda. A total of 63,701 candidates from various fields of study will sit for the national practical examinations, scheduled to commence on Monday, May 19.
According to the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), the official launch of the 2024/2025 National...