Benin has formally requested that France hand back 35 additional cultural objects and historical documents. The demand was made directly to French president Emmanuel Macron by Benin’s president, Romuald Wadagni.…
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N’Djamena weddings blend sudanese customs with chadian traditions
Chad N’Djamena weddings blend sudanese customs with chadian traditions Weddings in N’Djamena are increasingly adopting Sudanese marriage customs, raising concerns about the future of Chadian traditions. Modern ceremonies are gradually…
Bénin to build contemporary art museum worth over 19 billion cfa francs in Cotonou
The National Assembly of Bénin has greenlit a landmark funding agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to bring the Musée d’Art contemporain de Cotonou (MACC) to life. Approved during…
Maroc-Sénégal: an exhibition showcases decades of shared history
In the heart of Dakar, the Moroccan embassy’s residence played host to a landmark cultural event on July 14. The exhibition, titled Morocco-Senegal: A Shared History, A Common Destiny, brought…
Kara se prépare pour les Évala 2026
À quelques jours de l’ouverture des Évala 2026, la ville de Kara se prépare à vivre l’un des temps forts artistiques des festivités. En effet, le 16 juillet, le Stade…
Senegal’s eFootball ascent: mobile gaming stars eye global glory
On their phone screens, players dedicate hours each day to practice. eFootball, the popular mobile football game from Japanese studio Konami, has become a widespread phenomenon across West Africa, particularly…
Cultural solidarity gala supports Burkina Faso’s heritage
Culture Cultural gala night: celebrating West African heritage for solidarity Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share by Email An evening of vibrant rhythms and rich traditions…
Cultural partnership deepens as institute head visits Morocco
Casablanca — Anne-Claire Legendre marked her first official visit to Morocco as President of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA) with a clear message: strengthening cultural ties between France and…
N’Djamena 2026: music festival aims to unite communities through rhythm
N’Djamena will host the 2026 Music Festival under the banner « Music as a unifier », a nationwide event designed to bridge divides through shared cultural experiences. The initiative, launching…
Bamako hosts international documentary film festival highlighting Mali’s resilience
On June 16, Bamako became the stage for the International Documentary Film Festival, a gathering dedicated to exploring stories of courage and national pride amid Mali’s ongoing security challenges. The…
Rabat hosts landmark inauguration of african culture capitals headquarters
A historic milestone for Africa’s cultural heritage was marked in Rabat as the continent’s new Capitales africaines de la Culture headquarters was inaugurated on Thursday. The ceremony drew top cultural…
French cultural delegation led by IMA president visits Morocco in june 2026
Anne-Claire Legendre, newly appointed President of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA), will embark on an official six-day visit to Morocco from June 19 to 24, 2026. The trip, her…