Algeria’s Rai music makes UN cultural charts
Algiers – Raucous, expressive and revolutionary: Algeria’s Rai music took its place on the United Nations’ list of intangible... Read more
2 Dec, 2022
Baguettes, Rai and Cuban rum: UNESCO mulls heritage status
Rabat – The French baguette, Algerian Rai music and Tunisia’s harissa condiment are among this year’s contenders for recognition... Read more
29 Nov, 2022
Egypt unveils ancient Rameses II-era ‘royal secretary’ sarcophagus
Cairo – Egypt unveiled on Monday a sarcophagus of a senior royal official from over 3,200-years ago at the Saqqara... Read more
20 Sep, 2022
Ethiopia hails return of looted artefacts
Addis Ababa – Ethiopia on Saturday hailed the return of precious artefacts looted by British soldiers more than 150... Read more
21 Nov, 2021
Tears, dance as Benin welcomes back looted treasures from France
Cotonou – With drums, dancing and tears, Benin on Wednesday welcomed back nearly 30 royal treasures looted from the... Read more
11 Nov, 2021
