20 ноября 2024 года, Баку, Азербайджан. Экоактивисты из стран Африки провели акцию в Голубой зоне климатического саммита COP29 в Баку. Они требовали климатической справедливости и справедливого энергетического перехода для африканского континента и отказа от финансирования новых углеродных проектов, а также призвали направить средства на развитие в...
Dakar thrums to the rhythm of the Biennale of Contemporary African Art. The 15th edition of Dak'art, the continent's major contemporary art exhibition, kicked off on Thursday (Nov. 07). The ceremony blended music, dance, and tales. A highlight of the evening was the awards ceremony. French artist Agnès Brezephin from the Martinique island was...
An African perspective in every corner and on every wall of this UNESCO World Heritage site near the German-French border. Photographic portraits, paintings, video installations and sculpture — 26 works that organisers say explore Africa, addressing its cultural history, intellectual traditions, and challenging stereotypes. "'The True Size of...
The third edition of Festiras, a Rap and Slam festival, has ended in the city of Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Thousands of people attended the musical event dedicated to peace and the promotion of local talent. The eastern part of the country has struggled for decades with armed violence as more than 120 groups fi...
A folklore festival brought audiences in Marrakech lively dance performances while celebrating tradition. Troupes from Spain, Ireland, Austria and a local group from Marrakech regaled the crowd with traditional music and dance performances on the first day of festival. "I think the people around the world could be a family if they all sing an...
More than one in three species of trees are at risk of extinction worldwide, threatening life as we know it on Earth, according to a report published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. The report published on Monday has warned that over 16,000 tree species are at risk of extinction. Mo...
On a sun-parched plateau, high in South Africa's rugged Cederberg mountains, Boltwin Tamboer harvests rooibos tea in much the same way his forefathers would have done. Watched over by a cave adorned with 6,000-year-old depictions of elephants and winged medicine men, he slices through a fistful of the hardy shrub with a deft flick of his sick...
В выставочном зале Русского дома в Танзании состоялась церемония открытия памятника поэту Александру Пушкину, сообщает РИА Новости. По данным агентства, автором скульптуры выступил Александр Козинин, бюст открыли в рамках мероприятий по празднованию 225-летия автора «Капитанской дочки» и «Евгения Онегина». Участие в церемонии открытия памятника, пр...
Более трех тысяч зрителей посетили Второй фестиваль африканской культуры «Африка. Вместе в будущее», передает пресс-служба смотра. Напомним, что мероприятие проходило 16-20 октября в Инженерном корпусе Государственной Третьяковской Галереи. В рамках фестиваля жители и гости столицы смогли посмотреть яркие картины современного африканского кинематог...
Seventeen sculptors from nine African and European countries have gathered in the village of Laongo, located 35 km from the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou. They're attending the 14th international granite sculpture symposium, which kicked off on October 11th. Using a jackhammer and grinder, Malian artist Indépendance Dougnon, participat...
Nigeria will become one of the first countries to roll out a new malaria vaccine after receiving a first batch of 846,200 doses. Developed by scientists at the University of Oxford in England, the R21 vaccination was produced by the Serum Institute of India and Novavax.The Nigerian Health Minister, Muhammad Ali Pate, says the doses represent ...
It was a celestial display to delight skywatchers around the world. Thursday night's supermoon was the third of four this year. Supermoons happen when the moon is closest to the Earth, making it appear bigger and brighter than normal.Thursday's one was just 357, 363 kilometres away from us, the closest full moon this year.October's full moon ...
For four days, Angola's capital vibed to the rhythm of jazz. Six countries were invited at the third edition of the International Jazz Festival "ANGOJAZZ; namely: Germany, Belgium, France, Portugal, Cuba, and Venezuela. Luanda's Palacio de Ferro was not only turned into a scene but a teaching hub, to the delight of the festival's artistic Dir...
С 16 по 20 октября в Москве пройдет второй фестиваль африканской культуры «Африка. Вместе в будущее». В рамках смотра будут показаны 11 картин. Фильмом открытия станет драма БАНЕЛЬ И АДАМА Раматы Тулайе Сай, премьера которой состоялась в основном конкурсе Каннского кинофестиваля. Помимо кинопоказов, на фестивале пройдет обширная деловая программа, ...
Last night, Nelson Mandela's Road to Freedom, produced by Rusafro Media, premiered on 1KZNTV, capturing the legacy of South Africa's beloved leader. The short film dives deep into Mandela's life and struggle for freedom. For those who missed it, a repeat airing is scheduled for 5th October.A Journey of Struggle and TriumphNelson Mandela's Road...
Over South American skies next week, one ring will rule them all. An annular solar eclipse – known as a "ring of fire" – will be visible on Wednesday, October 2nd, over Easter Island and the tips of Argentina and Chile. But what is an annular solar eclipse? Solar eclipses happen when the sun, moon and Earth line up just so. The moon casts a s...
World Rhino Day is observed on September 22. Across all five rhino species, there are fewer than 28,000 individuals left worldwide, the latest "State of the Rhino" report revealed.Rhino poaching in Africa increased by 4% from 2022 to 2023. At least 586 African rhinos were poached last year.They face a myriad of threats, including habitat loss...
Hundreds of aviation enthusiasts braved the cold weather on Saturday to watch a display of various aircraft and see exhibitions show casing some of the latest aviation and drone technologies at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Trade and Exhibition 2024. The annual air show, amongst the biggest aviation displays in the world, took place at the...
Rus Afro Expo — «РОССИЯ-АФРИКА ЭКСПО 2024» — ПЕРВЫЙ МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ B2B БИЗНЕС-ФОРУМ Введите здесь текст описания... https://rusafro-expo.ru/ ‼️Приглашаем вас посетить «Первый международный Б2Б РусАфро Экспо 2024», который состоится 16 октября в РУДН. Для тех, кто еще не зарегистрировался, отправьте заявку на сайте ! Организаторы форума: 1. Российско...
https://youtu.be/2VJ9DC1J9u8 9 сентября 2024 года, Москва стала свидетелем важного культурного и исторического события – открытия памятника Нельсону Манделе, символизирующему признание его невероятного вклада в борьбу за права человека и освобождение от колониального гнета на Африканском континенте. Памятник создан Российским военно-историче...
