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Culture and Education

Nigerian film actress Toyin Abraham
Culture and Education

Landmark report highlights untapped potential of Africa*s film industry

The new study says Africa's film and audiovisual industries could create over 20 million jobs and contribute $20 billion to the continent's combined GDP.
UN News
A group of youth laughing.
Culture and Education

'Together, let us commit to do our part and advance the promise of equality, justice and dignity for all'

The Secretary-General*s message on the observation of the International Day for People of African Descent.
Basic education is compulsory for both girls and boys.
Education

Eritrea: Transforming communities through literacy

Steady improvements in literacy are driving positive transformation and helping improve livelihoods.
Photographer Polly Irungu.
Culture and Education

Black women photographers shine in?new global network

Kenyan-born US-based photographer launches global platform to market their talents.
Africa Podfest co-director Melissa Mbugua co-hosts the festival live from Baraza Media Lab in ...
Culture and Education

How podcasting is taking Africa by storm

A vibrant Africa-centered social media platform is bringing African voices together.
Twice as Tall album is a fusion of afrobeat, reggae and pop.
Culture

Grammy Awards 2021: Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy wins global award

Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, won the Best Global Music Album award for his album &Twice as Tall*, a first for a Nigerian as a solo artist.
Mr. Pokawa and his friends went from village to village, town to town, city to city.
Combating violence

Sierra Leone: Two friends walk 500 km in campaign against rape

Sierra Leonean Hindola Pokawa, 43, and his American friend, Dustyn Montgomery, 23, walked for 21 days through different towns to raise awareness about gender-based violence.