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São Tomé’s Colonial Plantations Gain UNESCO Status as Restoration Plans Begin

The historic plantation estates of São Tomé and Príncipe are receiving renewed attention after six former roças were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, opening new possibilities for preservation…

Africa News Now August 31, 2026

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Hundreds Gather in Cairo to Mark Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday

Hundreds of Egyptian Muslims gathered in Cairo on Tuesday for public processions and religious chants marking the Mawlid al-Nabi, the annual commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The gathering…

Africa News Now August 25, 2026

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Gabon’s Festival of Cultures Returns After Eight Years to Reconnect a New Generation

After an eight-year break, Gabon’s Festival of Cultures has returned to Libreville, giving a new generation an opportunity to rediscover the country’s traditions, crafts, music and history. For many young…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Zimbabwe Bird Returns Home After 137 Years, Marking Major Cultural Repatriation

Zimbabwe has welcomed the return of one of its most important national symbols, "the Zimbabwe Bird," more than a century after it was taken during colonial rule. The soapstone sculpture,…

Africa News Now April 16, 2026

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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