Africa
UNESCO Exhibition Places Africa and Its Diaspora at the Centre of World History
A new UNESCO exhibition in Paris will draw on the General History of Africa to highlight the contributions of Africa and its…
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Coverage of UNESCO programmes, heritage, culture, education and science in Africa.
Africa
Uganda Turns to Tourism and Community Partnerships to Protect Kasubi Tombs and the Rwenzoris
New UNESCO-supported projects at Kasubi Tombs and Rwenzori Mountains National Park are testing how Uganda can connect heritage conservation with sustainable tourism,…
Africa
In the Congo Basin, Culture Is Becoming Part of the Conservation Economy
FESTIBABA 2026 brought Baka and Bantu communities together around cultural heritage, tourism and conservation in Cameroon, highlighting the role of Indigenous knowledge…
Africa
Africa’s Creative Economy Is Growing, but Measuring It Remains a Challenge
UNESCO is developing a new global framework for measuring cultural and creative industries as African policymakers seek better data on jobs, economic…
Africa
Southern Africa Builds Expertise to Manage the Return of Cultural Heritage
UNESCO, AUDA-NEPAD and the University of Pretoria are training professionals from nine Southern African countries in cultural-property restitution, conservation and heritage management.
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CANEX Names 2026 Publishing Prize Jury Ahead of Lagos Creative Economy Gathering
CANEX Book Factory has named a three-member jury for its 2026 Publishing Prize ahead of CANEX WKND in Lagos from 5 to…