Accra, Ghana – In a landmark event on June 14, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel in Accra, the Christie Brown Academy (CBA), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, celebrated the graduation of its second cohort of 25 aspiring fashion entrepreneurs. This milestone concluded a transformative one-year pilot program designed to bridge the gap between creative passion and business acumen in the African fashion industry.The program’s curriculum is described as “future-forward” and “intensive,” focusing on equipping young Africans, particularly young women and economically disadvantaged individuals, with the tools to build globally competitive and sustainable fashion businesses. The academy’s core mission is…
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Uganda has reached an agreement with the US to take in deportees from third countries who may not get asylum, but are “reluctant” to go back to their own countries, according to Uganda’s foreign ministry.Uganda won’t accept people with criminal records or unaccompanied minors under the temporary arrangement, the foreign ministry’s permanent secretary said in a statement. He did not say whether Uganda was receiving any payment or other benefits and how many deportees it would accept.“Uganda also prefers that individuals from African countries shall be the ones transferred to Uganda. The two parties are working out the detailed…
Read 3 minutesThe “Echoes of Peace” cultural exchange event, organized by China Media Group (CMG), was held on August 19th at the National Museum of Kenya in Nairobi. Over 200 attendees from the Kenyan government, media, think tanks, and universities gathered to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. CMG President Shen Haixiong addressed the event via video, quoting a saying from Chinese President Xi Jinping: “Historical memory and truth will not fade with the passage of time. They inspire the present and illuminate…
A question we often receive from clients at Saso Gorilla Safaris Uganda is, “What is the major tourist attraction found in Bwindi Impenetrable?” Without hesitation, the answer is Mountain Gorilla Trekking. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southwestern Uganda, is internationally celebrated for hosting almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. This unparalleled wildlife encounter draws tourists from across the globe and stands out as the highlight of many Uganda safari packages.But the appeal of Bwindi doesn’t stop at gorillas. This ancient rainforest is a treasure trove of biodiversity and a vital part of…
Calling all early-career academics, researchers, activists, and artists interested in urban theory in Africa! Apply now to be a part of the 2026 UTA-Do African Cities Workshop, supported by the Polytechnic of Turin through the Wagon2Africa TNE project (TNE23-00067 WAGON2AFRICA – CUP E17G24000420006). The Urban Theory Africa-Doing (UTA-Do) African Cities Workshop is an annual critical urban studies week-long (southern hemisphere) ‘summer school,’ which aims to contribute to making African urban scholarship and imagination more inclusive. Our workshop is supported by public events throughout the year, and a virtual network of alumni and ‘friends of UTA-Do’. Through these efforts, UTA-Do works…
The exhibition Between Distance and Desire rethinks traditional African art within today’s global political and cultural context. BETWEEN DISTANCE AND DESIRE The Soloviev Foundation Gallery is pleased to announce Between Distance and Desire: African Diasporic Perspectives, curated by Tumelo Mosaka, llocated on the ground floor of the Soloviev Group’s iconic tower at 9 West 57th Street, the gallery will feature until December 31 eight contemporary artists alongside works from the Foundation’s collection in an exhibition that challenges the colonial frameworks that have historically shaped views of African art. By revisiting these complex histories, the artists and curator utilize modes…
Kenya’s defender #5 Alphonse Otieno Omija (C) clears the ball as Morocco’s forward #11 El Kaabi Youness (R) attempts an overhead kick during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) group stage football match between Kenya and Morocco at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, on August 10, 2025. (CFP Photo) Read < 1 minuteThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned Zambia, Kenya, and Morocco for various breaches of its regulations during the ongoing African Nations Championship. In a statement published on Wednesday, CAF’s disciplinary board confirmed it had issued warnings to Kenya and charged fines totalling $60,000 for the three national associations following…
In the hallowed halls of fashion history, certain names are synonymous with revolution. Yet, the name of Claire McCardell, a pioneering designer from Frederick, remains criminally under-celebrated, despite her indelible influence on the modern woman’s wardrobe. A new biography, Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free, by award-winning author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson, sheds light on the designer who championed function over form, ultimately democratizing design for millions of women.McCardell was a modernist in every sense of the word. While Dior was corseting women into rigid silhouettes, McCardell was liberating them with flowing, unrestrictive designs. Her creations, including the iconic…
From Rainbow Mist to Elephant Sands: My Overland Adventure Through Africa Guest blog by Charné Munien, who travelled on Acacia Africa’s 8-day Victoria Falls to Windhoek Camping Tour. Overlanding through Africa isn’t just a bucket list item. It’s the kind of immersive, unpredictable, soul-shifting experience that reshapes how you see the world. With Acacia Africa, I joined a group of fellow adventurers to travel from Victoria Falls through Botswana and into Namibia. If you’re wondering whether it’s the best way to explore this part of the continent, let me save you some time: it absolutely is. It’s not five-star luxury,…