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Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Mar 13, 2026

Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) Divided Over Proposal to Increase Artistes’ Earnings

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, who moved the Bill for its second reading, said that the proposal responds to demands by the creative industry for more protection of their literary, scientific and artistic intellectual works

The Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has drawn mixed reactions among legislators, particularly over a proposal to grant additional pay to producers and performers when their sound recordings or audio-visual works are commercially used in broadcasting and public performances. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao,…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Mar 07, 2026

Eritrea: Ministry of Agriculture celebrates International Women’s Day

The event featured cultural and artistic programs, as well as the handing over of certificates of recognition to veteran women members of the Ministry who served with commitment

Members of the National Union of Eritrean Women branch at the Ministry of Agriculture celebrated International Women’s Day, 8 March, under the theme “Our Values – Our Shield” on 5 March. The event was attended by Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture; Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the National Union…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Mar 07, 2026

Eritrea: International Women’s Day celebration in Gash Barka Region

The events in both regions featured cultural and artistic programs depicting the day

International Women’s Day, 8 March, was celebrated at the regional level in the Gash Barka and Anseba Regions under the theme “Our Values – Our Shield.” At the celebratory event conducted in Mogolo at the Gash Barka Region level, Ms. Yihdega Yohannes, head of the National Union of Eritrean Women…

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Source: APO Group Insights | Mar 06, 2026

In Africa’s Creative Economies, Women Are Claiming Ownership (By Libby Allen)

On International Women's Day, the deeper question is authorship

By Libby Allen, Vice President: Brand & Creative, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com). Each March, International Women's Day fills the calendar with campaigns, flowers, and carefully timed announcements. The day has real historical weight – born from early twentieth century demands for the right to work, vote, and organise. The question it…

Source: State House Seychelles | Feb 01, 2026

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…

Source: International Trade Centre | Jan 30, 2026

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…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Jan 21, 2026

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…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 20, 2026

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…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 14, 2026

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.…

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Source: ORUN, part of African Currency Network (ACN) | Jan 14, 2026

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…