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South Africa Reburies Repatriated Khoi and San Remains in Historic Ceremony

South Africa has reburied the remains of at least 63 Khoi and San individuals, whose bodies were taken to Europe over a century ago for scientific study. The remains were…

Africa News Now March 24, 2026

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Ghana Swears in New Citizens as Diaspora Reconnection Efforts Continue

Ghana has officially welcomed a new group of citizens after they took the oath of allegiance at a swearing-in ceremony held in Accra on Monday, highlighting the country’s ongoing effort…

Africa News Now March 10, 2026

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Gabonese Designer Chouchou Lazare Elevates Raffia to Global Fashion Spotlight

Gabonese fashion designer Chouchou Lazare is gaining international attention for transforming traditional raffia fibers into high-fashion garments, showcasing the cultural heritage of Gabon on global runways. Working from his studio…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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Ancient Egyptian Gold Shines in London as Rare Royal Treasures Go on Display

The golden funerary mask of King Amenemope, a ruler of ancient Egypt’s Twenty-First Dynasty, is among more than 180 artefacts now on show in London as part of a major…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Dambe Boxing Takes Center Stage in Argungu

Traditional Dambe boxers exchanged fierce blows on Thursday as cheering spectators gathered in north-western Nigeria, where the centuries old combat sport featured prominently at the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Sahara Festival Celebrates Desert Heritage and Regional Cultures

For seven days, the Sahara Festival brings together dancers, musicians, and craftspeople from across the Sahara, with Niger as guest of honor alongside Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso. The…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Morocco Blends Football and Culture as AFCON Finale Nears with Handicrafts Week

As the Africa Cup of Nations enters its final week, host nation Morocco is marking its annual National Handicrafts Week with a cultural exhibition in the capital, Rabat, linking football…

Africa News Now January 12, 2026

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Benin Celebrates Vodun Days with President Talon Attending Opening Ceremony

The sacred Kpassè Forest in Ouidah, Benin, came alive this week as the country launched its annual three-day Vodun Days festival, celebrating the nation’s spiritual and cultural heritage. President Patrice…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

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Cape Town Minstrels Parade Fills Streets With Music, History and Colour

Thousands of performers flooded the streets of Cape Town on Monday for the annual Minstrels’ Parade, known locally as the Kaapse Klopse, turning the city into a vibrant display of…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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UNESCO Recognizes Egypt’s Beloved Koshari as Intangible Cultural Heritage

Egypt’s iconic dish, koshari, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, marking the country’s first culinary entry. This popular, affordable, and vegan-friendly mealmade from rice,…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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Zliten Festival Brings Libya’s Equestrian Heritage to the World Stage

The Zliten International Festival of Folk Horsemanship in western Libya has gone global after a successful local debut last year, celebrating the nation’s rich equestrian traditions while promoting unity and…

Africa News Now November 26, 2025