Culture

This marks the inaugural episode of a unique series, designed to connect with authors in their homelands. Today, we journey to Burkina Faso to meet Roukiata Ouedraogo, the acclaimed humorist, actress, and writer. During an extensive interview conducted in Ouagadougou, she openly shared insights into her formative years, the genesis of her career, and the […]

Bénin’s cultural renaissance: forging a fourth economic pillar by 2035 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL As the global economy increasingly pivots towards intangible assets and authentic experiences, Bénin finds itself at a pivotal juncture. This nation, renowned as the birthplace of Vodoun, a land steeped in ancient royalties, vibrant performing arts, and a burgeoning creative youth, possesses an […]

The Togolese cultural and media landscape mourns the loss of a towering figure. Eugène Kossi Atigan-Ameti, widely known simply as Eugène Atigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, following a sudden health crisis. His departure leaves an indelible void in the nation’s audiovisual sector. For nearly four decades, Atigan shaped Togo’s entertainment scene, […]

Afrique Bénin: Claudy Siar appointed Special Advisor to the President for Culture The veteran presenter of Couleurs Tropicales has been named to this prestigious position, marking a significant shift in his career trajectory. Armand Djaleu |June 3, 2026|2 min read AAA Follow Bénin updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment In a strategic move to bolster […]

An unprecedented chapter in Africa’s cultural restitution unfolded in Bordeaux this month. On June 1, 2026, municipal authorities formally declined a bequest of 53 African artworks previously held in the Musée d’Aquitaine’s reserves. Though the decision may appear contradictory, it serves a critical legal purpose. Under French law, public collections are bound by inaliénabilité, a […]

N’Djamena recently hosted the pioneering “Museum Night” on Monday, May 18, 2026, an initiative spearheaded by the Cultural Heritage House of Chad, through the National Museum of Chad. This significant event, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourist Development, Culture, and Handicrafts, coincided with International Museum Day, marking a new chapter in the […]

independence tey How a new film captures Senegal’s fight for change The screening of Independence Tey, the latest documentary by Senegalese filmmaker Abdou Lahat Fall, at the Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar, turned into a powerful evening of collective reflection and civic engagement. The event, organized by Sine Films and Wawkumba Film in partnership […]

Literary events / Cultural festival / Author discussions Dakar’s international literature festival returns for its fifth edition The highly anticipated Festival international de littérature de Dakar (FILID) is set to host its fifth annual edition at the prestigious Institut français du Sénégal. This year’s program promises an enriching series of literary exchanges, fostering dialogue and […]

young women in N’Djamena trapped by digital beauty standards The digital world is reshaping beauty ideals in N’Djamena, pushing young women into an exhausting cycle of comparison and self-doubt. Behind perfectly edited photos lies a growing mental health challenge.

While the introduction of the Train Express Régional (TER) brought significant upgrades, the essential character of Sénégal’s rail infrastructure remains unchanged. This deliberate preservation effort ensures that vital pieces of national history are both protected and celebrated. The colonial roots of Dakar and Rufisque stations The Dakar station, established in 1914, served as the primary […]

Arts Before pressing the shutter: how one photographer captures Mali’s humanitarian crisis To play this audio please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Meet Malian photographer Tiécoura N’Daou, whose exhibition “Mali: Personal Perspectives on the Humanitarian Crisis” recently concluded in Berlin. This week’s feature also shines a spotlight […]