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INDONESIA: Dieng Culture Festival 2026 boosts Indonesia’s global tourism image
Banjarnegara, Jateng (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Tourism has described the 2026 Dieng Culture Festival (DCF) as a strategic event to strengthen Indonesia’s authentic tourism image while enhancing the global competitiveness of its destinations. The Secretary to the Deputy for Event Development and Management at the Ministry of Tourism, Titik Lestari, said during the opening...
RWANDA: Musanze: 547 Families Set to Move into New Smart Green Village as Volcanoes Park Expands.
For 547 families in Musanze District, relocation to a new Smart Green Village is bringing hope for safer, better and more sustainable living conditions as Rwanda prepares…
Rwanda
COMOROS: Protection of the marine environment
The Malezi Mema de Ndzuani Association established the first prohibited fishing zone or permanent marine reserve in the Comoros in 2021, southwest of the island, with the…
Comoros
SOUTH AFRICA/CHINA: SABC, Chinese broadcaster JSBC enter into MOU.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Chinese media house, Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) to strengthen broadcasting cooperation and…
ERITREA: Five-Year Strategic Plan to Eradicate Illiteracy.
Asmara, 21 August 2026 – At a conference held in Keren to review progress made in efforts to eradicate illiteracy over the past 10 years, the Ministry of…
Eritrea
MAURITANIA: Launch of the Kobeni Forum for Culture and Development.
The Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with examining the Government, El Minister El Houssein Ould Medou, and the Wali of Hodh El Gharbi, Mohamed Ould…
Mauritania
RUSSIA: From African Newsrooms to Moscow: A Journey of Learning and Discovery.
Aug 17, 2026 By Girma Mirgisa What comes to your mind when you think about Russia? For many first-time visitors, Russia may seem distant and mysterious. It’s…
Ethiopia