Africa-Press - Gambia. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Honourable Abdoulie Jobe, on Friday, 24th October 2025, inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC). The ceremony was held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Banjul.
The...
National Centre for Arts and Culture Appoints New Board
GTA Deputy Director Honored for Support to Accra Market
Africa-Press - Ghana. Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has been honoured for his exceptional support and contributions to the International Edition of the Accra Arts and Crafts Market.
The honour, which came during a Gala and Awards...
Tanqueray Mixology Masterclass for Kampala Bartenders
Africa-Press - Uganda. The Uganda Breweries advocacy team has hosted a Tanqueray Gin Masterclass that equipped 40 of the city’s most promising bartenders from leading hotels, restaurants, and cocktail bars with skills focused on the art of infusion in cocktail mixology.
The day-long...
11-Year-Old Fashion Prodigy Myesha Kabisoso Shines
Africa-Press - Botswana. At just 11 years old, Myesha Kabisoso is redefining the boundaries of creativity, courage, and talent in the fashion industry. Her latest collection, unveiled at the Exclusive Fashion Showcase, left audiences captivated with designs that combined imagination, culture, and...
Kabaka Launches Muteesa I Catholic Memorial Museum at Lubaga Cathedral
Africa-Press - Uganda. Kabaka Mutebi officially launched the Kabaka Muteesa I Catholic Memorial Museum on Sunday at Lubaga Cathedral, marking a significant milestone in both the history of the Buganda Kingdom and the Catholic Church in Uganda.
The museum, dedicated to the memory of Kabaka...
Rev Wengam Briefs World Church Leaders on Congress Prep
Africa-Press - Ghana. About 50 global leaders have attended Cabinet and Executive Committee meetings of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship (WAGF) in New York.
The meetings, which took place at the Assemblies of God Promise Church in New York , were chaired by Rev. Dominic Yeo, Global...
Ghana'S New Claim over Kente and Fashion Brands
Africa-Press - Ghana. Ghana is taking a bold step in making an unprecedented move to protect “Kente”, its centuries-old handwoven fabric, by establishing stronger intellectual property rights and geographical indication (GI) status.
The decision has stirred a debate across the global fashion...
Radiowalla and Afromobile Celebrate Diwali in Uganda
Africa-Press - Uganda. The Indian community in Uganda came together in large numbers at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Sunday to celebrate Diwali — the festival of lights — in a colourful and joyous gathering.
Radiowalla, Uganda’s first Indian radio station, exclusively available on AfroMobile,...
Botswana Films Set to Premiere on Mzansi Magic
Africa-Press - Botswana. Three locally produced films, Route 2, Abashwe, and The Prophet, will debut exclusively on Mzansi Magic channel on DStv this November. The films are produced by Botswana filmmakers Afentse Lekolwane, Johnson Otlaadisa and Tumelo Chaba, marking a significant step for the...
Minister Kelebeng Praises Tiro Mpane Foundation'S Impact
Africa-Press - Botswana. On 18 October 2025, Minister Jacob Kelebeng formally acknowledged the Tiro Mpane Foundation for its long-standing commitment to the development of choral music in Southern Africa. Although the Foundation was founded in South Africa, it has demonstrated significant regional...
Chenhaka Advocates for Information Literacy in Policy
Africa-Press - Zimbabwe. IN a creative world bursting with talent yet often stifled by policy fog, Chenhaka Trust has stepped in like a maestro with a megaphone amplifying the voices of Zimbabwe’s artists with its powerful new initiative: Shaping the Future of Zimbabwe’s Creative Sector.
At...
Uganda Embassy in China Celebrates Independence and Culture
Africa-Press - Uganda. The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Beijing, in partnership with the Consulate General in Guangzhou, hosted a grand reception to mark Uganda’s 63rd independence anniversary.
The event, held in Beijing, brought together dignitaries, business leaders, and members of...
Bantu Film Festival 2025 Champions Decolonized Cinema
Africa-Press - Botswana. The 4th edition of the Bantu Film Festival has reinforced its position as a premier platform for interrogating African stories, history, and vision, while cultivating dynamic cinematic expressions. This year’s theme, “Decolonising the Story of African Cinema,” called...
Mosteiros Festival Celebrates Biodiversity and Culture
Africa-Press - Cape verde. The third edition of the "Lolê Nôs Encanto" Festival begins today in Mosteiros, with a diverse program that combines culture, environmental education, art, and citizenship, the organizers announced.
The festival is promoted by an organizing committee in partnership...
Angolan Women’S Feats Discussed in Conference in Venezuela
Africa-Press - Angola. The presence and contribution of Angolan women, in particular, and in general terms of the African woman in the arts was analysed at a conference dubbed “Art in the Feminine”, held this October 03 and 04 in Caracas, Venezuela.
The event was conducted by the executive...
Mubaje Hails Late Scholar Naseef for Supporting Muslims
Africa-Press - Uganda. The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has paid tribute to the late Dr. Abdallah Omar Naseef, a Saudi scholar and former Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), recognising his key role in rebuilding and strengthening Uganda’s Muslim community in...
Scientists to meet in Kigali for genomics symposium
Africa-Press - Rwanda. Rwanda is preparing to host Genomic Frontiers: Rwanda 2025, a symposium set to take place from October 15 to 17, bringing together global and African leaders in science, research, public health, and innovation in genomics.
The three-day gathering will explore how genomics,...
Pearls of Sustainable Peace and Global Harmony
Africa-Press - Gambia. By Cherno Omar Barry – Professor of Comparative Literature
BOOK PROFILE
Title: Pearls of Sustainable Peace
Author: Muhammed Trawally
ISBN: 978-9983-94-496-9
Year of Publication: 2025
Publisher: Self-Published, The Gambia
Length: 84 pages
Genre: Peace...
Ambassador Ssozi Praises Uganda-Germany Ties at Oktoberfest
Africa-Press - Uganda. Gulu City made history as it hosted its first-ever Oktoberfest, a landmark cultural event that not only celebrated heritage and unity but also spotlighted the city’s growing significance as a hub for tourism, investment, and international cooperation.
The festival,...
Justice Sir Dennis Outdoors Book on Human Rights
Africa-Press - Ghana. Justice Dennis Dominic Adjei (Sir Dennis), a Supreme Court Judge has outdoored his latest book on International Human and People’s Right: Law and Practice.
The 968-paged-book covers both international and Regional human rights, how they are applied, among others.
Its...