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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years of uniting basketball and entertainment

The Harlem Globetrotters mark their 100th anniversary, celebrating their significant impact on the popularization of basketball globally and their contributions to the African American cause.

Mar 2 • 17:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Egbaliganza Is Proof That Lisabi Festival Remains Intact and Growing

Egbaliganza demonstrates how a cultural festival in Abeokuta effectively boosts local tourism and economy while promoting African identity.

Mar 2 • 16:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

"Slow Down": The 61st Venice Biennale prepares for listening and slowness

The 61st Venice Biennale, the first directed by an African woman, embraces themes of listening and slowness in its curatorial direction after the passing of Koyo Kouoh.

Feb 26 • 13:41 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal: Sahad Sarr releases new album

Senegalese musician Sahad Sarr has released his new album, 'African West,' showcasing a decade of musical evolution influenced by diverse cultures.

Feb 23 • 14:17 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

France hands back stolen colonial-era artifact to West African country

France has returned a sacred drum, the Djidji Ayokwe, to Ivory Coast in a ceremony attended by both nations' culture ministers.

Feb 22 • 14:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Journey of Latvian Dace to Tanzania Transformed into a New Life and Business in This African Country

Latvian Dace's journey to Tanzania led her to a new life and a successful travel business in the country.

Feb 21 • 04:28 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Life & Tech

African royalty is now represented in 'The Sims 4'

'The Sims 4' has introduced a new pack called Heritage and Royalty, incorporating African culture and the concept of royalty into the game.

Feb 20 • 23:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Padel, African cinema, and irregular protection: almost 10 million euros for pro-migrant projects in the EU

The investigation continues into the European Union's funding, revealing nearly 10 million euros allocated to projects aimed at integrating migrants through sports and culture, amidst concerns over their ideological motivations and effectiveness.

Feb 19 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who was Prince Custódio? Portela's storyline, an African leader helped spread Afro religions in the South of the country

The story recalls the life of Custódio Joaquim de Almeida, an African prince who significantly influenced Afro-Brazilian culture in southern Brazil.

Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Meloni: “I do not share Merz's criticism of the Maga world. Italy in Trump's Board as an observer”

Giorgia Meloni, speaking at the African Union summit, defends the Maga culture against criticism from German Chancellor Merz and announces Italy's role as an observer in Trump's controversial Board of Peace.

Feb 14 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maestro Spok opens the 2nd night of Recife's carnival with Chico César and Fabiana Cozza; programming includes Iza and Raphaela Santos

Maestro Spok kicked off the second night of the Recife carnival 2026 with performances that celebrated African cultural heritage featuring artists like Chico César and Fabiana Cozza.

Feb 13 • 23:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Southern Africa: Human Rights Watch Reprimands Southern Africa for 'Vicious Cycles of Abuse, Impunity'

Human Rights Watch has criticized several Southern African governments, including Malawi, for fostering a culture of human rights abuses and impunity.

Feb 10 • 14:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Celebrities, Santista culture, African culture, and fables mark the 1st day of parades of the schools in Santos, SP

The samba school parade for Carnival in Santos, Brazil, commenced with high attendance and featured performances from both the Access and Special Groups.

Feb 7 • 10:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Kanu, Okocha, Amokachi set for African Legends match in Abuja

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu will participate in the African Legends United Gala Match on March 28 in Abuja alongside other football legends to promote African culture and empower grassroots communities.

Feb 6 • 09:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Africa: Fatwas, Faith and Fallacies - Myth-Busting Female Genital Mutilation in Africa

The article discusses the experiences of Olivia Albert and the changing perceptions of female genital mutilation (FGM) in African communities, particularly in Tanzania, where efforts are being made to challenge this harmful practice.

Feb 6 • 08:18 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Russian Embassy congratulates South African singer on Grammy win

The Russian Embassy in Pretoria praised South African singer Tyla for her Grammy Award victory, wishing her continued success in music and culture.

Feb 4 • 14:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Widespread Sympathy for 'Statue Fan' After the Democratic Republic of Congo is Eliminated from the African Cup

The well-known Congolese fan dubbed 'Lumumba', who stood as still as a statue for 90 minutes during each match of his national team in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, garnered widespread sympathy following their elimination.

Jan 7 • 06:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Fan Zones: Excitement Enhances the Enjoyment of the African Football Festival in Morocco

Morocco has launched fan zones in several cities to enhance the experience of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, combining sports passion, entertainment, and culture.

Jan 6 • 07:15 UTC

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