DAR ES SALAAM — On February 16, 2026, the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Dar es Salaam hosted a vibrant Festival of Russian […]
Category: Africa’s history and Discovery
Ugandan Culture, Arts and Cuisine Shine in Riyadh
RIYADH — Ugandan culture took center stage at Al-Suwaidi Park as part of the Global Harmony initiative, drawing visitors from different nationalities to celebrate Uganda’s […]
Coster Ojwang Launches ‘MBAKA: The Boiling Pot’ Podcast to Spotlight Kenyan Music and Art Culture
Kenyan musician and visual artist Coster Ojwang has launched MBAKA: The Boiling Pot, a new audio-visual podcast aimed at celebrating and critically examining Kenya’s vibrant […]
Kampala Artists Revive Barkcloth Craft to Preserve Uganda’s Cultural Heritage
KAMPALA — A quiet but powerful cultural revival is unfolding in Uganda’s capital, as artisans gather at the National Theatre to preserve and promote the […]
The Changing Face of Hustle Culture in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Hustle culture in Kenya has evolved from a survival tactic into a defining feature of the country’s economic life. For many young […]
Vumbula Uganda Festival Wins Praise as Cultural Powerhouse
The Vumbula Uganda Festival, one of Uganda’s leading cultural events, has been hailed by international and local leaders as a powerful symbol of the country’s […]
Uganda Strengthens Mother Tongue Education in Schools
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has reported steady progress in promoting the use of mother languages in schools as part of efforts to […]
MOMBASA: 327 Couples Unite in Kwale Mass Wedding Ahead of Ramadan
At least 327 couples from Kwale, Mombasa, and Kilifi counties have officially solemnised their marriages in a colourful mass wedding held at Kwale Baraza Park. […]
The Silenced History: What Happened to Africans Enslaved in Arab Lands?
One of the most difficult questions in African history is rarely discussed openly: What happened to the millions of Africans taken during the Arab–Indian Ocean […]
The Rwenzori Mountains: East Africa’s ‘Mountains of the Moon’ and the Rapid Disappearance of Their Glaciers
Rising more than 5,000 metres (about 16,000 feet) above sea level, the Rwenzori Mountains stand among Africa’s most dramatic and mysterious landscapes. Straddling the border […]