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By Mandy Applegate The Associated Press Americans already cross oceans for Kenya’s wildlife, but too many still plan as if the country ends at the edge of the bush. After days that start before sunrise, throwing dust into your hair and scanning every patch of grass for a flicker of ....
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Bobi Wine says literature, music, and art continue to shape his political activism and vision for Uganda’s future. In an interview during a visit to Harvard University, the opposition leader and musician reflected on the writers, playwrights, and songs that have shaped his opposition to President Yoweri Museveni’s government. Wine cited Things Fall Apart by […]
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African artists and models made a powerful statement at the 2026 Met Gala in New York, reinforcing the continent’s growing influence on global fashion. South African singer Tyla drew attention in a custom Valentino look designed by Alessandro Michele, featuring crystal draping and peacock-inspired details. South Sudanese model Anok Yai stunned in a sculptural Balenciaga […]
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African nations are making a powerful collective statement at the 2026 Venice Biennale, with many showcasing distinctive national visions on the world’s most prestigious art stage. Somalia is participating for the first time. Hosted at Palazzo Caboto, the country’s “Saddexleey” pavilion (meaning “The Nation of Poets”) uses a triadic poetic structure to explore memory through […]
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By Basillioh Rukanga A baby hippo found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake in Kenya over the weekend is now being hand-reared at a wildlife sanctuary after being rescued. The calf, which has been named Bumpy, was “just days old” when it became orphaned, according to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a charity whose keepers […]
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Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC), now in its sixth edition, has unveiled the full programme for its 22nd – 23rd May 2026 gathering at Constitution Hill – Johannesburg’s landmark heritage site and cultural precinct. Bringing together artists, executives, and cultural leaders from across Africa, Australia, Germany, Uganda, and beyond, the two-day event includes the complete […]
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A closer look at Equatorial Guinea’s layered history, cultural influences, and the practical realities travelers should consider. Located on the west coast of central Africa, the small nation of Equatorial Guinea has a linguistic history that it doesn’t share with any other countries on the continent. The country is home to a particular blend of […]
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