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State House Seychelles
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President Herminie Leads First Official Commemoration of Abolition of Slavery Day, National Library of Seychelles, 1 February 2026

The most symbolic moment of the ceremony came with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by President Herminie alongside Ms. Cecilia Adrienne, a descendant of enslaved people

The National Library of Seychelles this morning hosted the first official commemoration of Abolition of Slavery Day, led by President Dr. Patrick Herminie, bringing together history, culture and national reflection The ceremony opened with poetry by young Seychellois Tyler Rosalie, whose performance of “En let pou mon met” immediately set…

International Trade Centre
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See the beachfront cultural fest lifting Gambian tourism

The festival featured live music, traditional wrestling, volleyball, art exhibitions and small businesses showcasing their products and services

For years, the beaches in the Gambia were simply a weekend spot for families and friends to relax. That changed when the first Perreh Bi Fest transformed the beach into a scene of cultural parades, music, sports and entrepreneurship – creating a new attraction for Gambian tourism. The festival featured live music, traditional…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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Core Fashion Kenya in collaboration with United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) convenes industry leaders at Hub of Africa Fashion Week to accelerate Africa’s $31 Billion fashion economy

The initiative aimed to unlock cross-border opportunities while strengthening intra-African supply chains

 Core Fashion Kenya supported by the UN Economic Commission for Africa - ECA hosted its Fashion Roundtable and Fashion Sourcing Tour during The Hub of Africa Fashion Week on Thursday January 15th at The Addis Ababa House of Culture, bringing together some of the most influential voices shaping the future…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Southern Region: Annual Cultural and Sports Activities Assessment Meeting

The Governor of the Southern Region, Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, expressed the regional administration’s readiness to strengthen its contribution to ongoing efforts aimed at fostering competitiveness and a spirit of victory among athletes

The Administration of the Southern Region recently conducted an annual assessment meeting on cultural and sports activities in region in Mendefera. During the meeting, heads of culture and sports branches from the region’s twelve sub-zones presented their annual activity reports. Extensive discussions followed, focusing on the achievements, strengths, and challenges…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrean community festival in Emirates

The festival featured a photo exhibition focusing on the history of the armed struggle for independence, national development programs, culture and way of life of the Eritrean people, tourism attractions, heritage and resources

The Eritrean community in the United Arab Emirates conducted its annual festival from 9 to 11 January in Dubai under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The festival, in which Mr. Mohammed Mahmud Selim, head of the Eritrean Consulate General Office in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and Mr.…

ORUN, part of African Currency Network (ACN)

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    • Olivia Yacé, Miss Cote d'Ivoire & Habyba Thiero, Founder CEO of Orun
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    • ORUN Launches Heirs of Greatness in Casablanca, a Pan-African Platform Advancing Cultural Sovereignty
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ORUN Launches Heirs of Greatness in Casablanca, a Pan-African Platform Advancing Cultural Sovereignty

Serving as a true reference framework, The Sovereign Code informs all ORUN programs and seeks to transform African cultural heritage into sustainable value-creation systems that are measurable and enduring

ORUN, a subsidiary of African Currency Network (https://ORUN.Africa), announces the launch of the first edition of Heirs of Greatness Day, a foundational initiative that brought together key players from the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in Casablanca. Conceived as a structuring activation, Heirs of Greatness Day is part of the…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Cultural and arts competitions organized by Ministry of Defense conclude

The Egri-Mekel cultural troupe of the Central Command emerged as the overall winner

Cultural and arts competitions (Walta Award), organized by the Ministry of Defense and conducted over a period of about three months, enthusiastically concluded on 2 January at Cinema Roma here in Asmara. The competition covered dance, music, songs, drama, comedy, directing, painting, and short stories, and was participated in by…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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    • Lagos, FirstBank, Guinness, The Address Homes, Swedish Government, Gobet247, Utilita, others Lead 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Sponsorship Line-Up
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Lagos, FirstBank, Guinness, The Address Homes, Swedish Government, Gobet247, Utilita, others Lead 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Sponsorship Line-Up

The 9th edition, themed “Unstoppable Africa,” has attracted support from key sectors including finance, real estate, beverages, digital platforms, media, hospitality and international cultural institutions

The Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, The Address Homes, the Government of Sweden, Gobet247 and several other major organisations have thrown their weight as sponsors behind the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org), scheduled to hold from January 7 to 11, 2026,…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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    • L-R: Kira Claude, Directeur, Espace Culturel Gambidi, Fihr Kettani, Président, Fédération des Industries Culturelles et Créatives, Dorine Rurashitse, Directrice Générale Afrcalia, Mike Dada, President, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Aya Kharchafi, Fondatrice et Directrice, The Musical Academy, Dorcy Rugamba, Directeur Artistique et Général, Triennale de Kigali and Abdramane Kamate, Directeur Général Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan during the 3rd Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) forum to discuss the future of Africa’s cultural sector held December 11 to 14, 2025 in Rabat, Morocco
    • Aya Kharchafi, Fondatrice et Directrice, The Musical Academy, with Mike Dada, President, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), at the 3rd Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) forum to discuss the future of Africa’s cultural sector held December 11 to 14, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco
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All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) President, Global Experts Map Out New Direction for Culture at Morocco Forum

Mr Dada highlighted AFRIMA’s work with the African Union and how the awards platform has helped to project African music to a global audience

The President of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org), Mr Mike Dada, joined leading cultural and creative industry experts from across the world to discuss the future of Africa’s cultural sector at the 3rd Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in Rabat, Morocco. The event, which took…

International Olympic Committee (IOC)

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Winning medal design revealed for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

“The Roar of Youth” by 26-year-old Spanish designer Pilar Barbadillo Vicario was selected as the Dakar 2026 YOG obverse medal design

“The Roar of Youth” – a striking design by 26-year-old Spanish designer Pilar Barbadillo Vicario – has been selected for the obverse of the medals for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The artwork was selected by a jury (https://apo-opa.co/4p2J3DJ) following a global call for designs and will feature…