Cape Verde is being recognised as one of Africa's most LGBTQ-friendly countries, offering legal protections that remain rare across the continent. But despite growing acceptance, members of the community say the journey toward full equality is far from over.
READ MOREThe festival is known for creating unexpected collaborations between artists from different musical backgrounds, and this year's edition continued that tradition.
A Catholic splinter group consecrated four bishops on Wednesday, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo to call it off.
Under the theme “Our Identity is Culture,” the UMUKOZO Festival was recently held in Bujumbura. The country's renowned traditional drummers delivered powerful and synchronized performances on large royal drums.
As Ebola continues to spread across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, claiming more than 100 lives, two artists in the city of Bunia are turning to music as a weapon against the outbreak.
They say the government is increasingly attempting to shackle and control the profession.
Thousands of Muslim pilgrims continued Thursday to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage rituals in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Ghana’s parliament has approved one of Africa’s most restrictive anti-LGBTQ laws, reviving controversial legislation that imposes prison terms for same-sex relations and support for LGBTQ activities, despite strong criticism from human rights groups and international organisations.
Critics at Cannes have praised Clarissa for its nuanced storytelling and powerful performances, marking another milestone for the growing global influence of Nigerian cinema.
The Cannes Film Festival will open its 79th edition on the French Riviera on Tuesday, once again bringing global attention to one of the world’s most prestigious celebrations of cinema.
The French parliament on Thursday definitively adopted legislation to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin.
The official selection of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival will showcase three African feature films, all part of the Un Certain Regard section.
Gloria Bash is a young, multi-talented artist, known for her music and social engagement. In her latest EP 'Zoshi', she celebrates her city, Goma, and continues to demand peace.
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