Zimbabwe is preparing to reintroduce the Literature Bureau to promote the publication of literature in indigenous minority languages.
Cultural identity
Politics and Society Musical adaptation of African folk tales heading for Broadway
A musical adaptation of the Kenyan-British children’s animation classic Tinga Tinga Tales, a show that educates children about African folk tales, will make history when it debuts on the Broadway stage in October 2018.
African identities From slavery to colonialism and school rules: a history of myths about black hair
As black people, our hair is an expression of the infinite possibilities that emanate from the creative and daring consciousness.
African identities Good Morning Africa from the people of Cape Verde
Greetings Africa from the world’s 172nd most populous county, Cape Verde. Located about 500km off West Africa, it comprises 10 diverse islands, nine of which are inhabited.
African identities Good Morning Africa from Heroes’ Acre, Namibia
Built 10km south of Windhoek, the Heroes’ Acre is an official war memorial of the Republic of Namibia. The monument is a symbol of the spirit of patriotism and nationalism.
African identities Good Morning Africa from the Kingdom of Swaziland
Good Morning Africa from one of the world’s absolute monarchies, Swaziland. The landlocked country is ranked 159 in the world in terms of the sum of all land and water areas delimited by international boundaries.
African identities Good Morning Africa from the people of Seychelles
Good morning Africa from the country with the smallest population of any sovereign African country. Seychelles is home to diverse people, culture and history.
Arts, Culture and Sport Zimbabwe In Design: An Exhibition of Lost Traditions
Harare International Festival of the Arts: In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Zimbabwe’s National Art Gallery staged an exhibition titled ‘Zimbabwe In Design’. Tadzoka Pswarayi was there and shares her insights.
African identities Haiti By Force
Fault Lines investigates the legacy and impact of sex abuse by UN peacekeepers in Haiti. In Haiti By Force: UN Sex Abuse, Fault Lines speaks to Haitian women who say they were raped by UN peacekeepers there. Some of them were under-age at the time; some of them are now single mothers as a result; most described anonymous, violent attacks.