Countries

Ramaphosa urges world leaders to turn education promises into action

Paris – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on world leaders to move from commitments to action in transforming education... Read more

10 Jul

World

Israeli settlement threatens Palestinian UNESCO village

Palestinian Territories — On a hillside near Palestinian landowner Olayan Olayan’s olive groves, young Israeli settlers are hammering out... Read more

17 Jul, 2024

Technology

Eight tech firms vow to build ‘more ethical’ AI with UN

Ljubljana — Eight global technology companies including Microsoft and Mastercard on Monday pledged at a forum in Slovenia to... Read more

6 Feb, 2024

World

UNESCO conference tackles disinformation, hate speech

Paris – A global UN conference on how to battle online disinformation and hate speech without endangering human rights... Read more

22 Feb, 2023

Algeria

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

Countries

‘A source of pride’: Senegal fish dish wins Unesco recognition

Dakar – In a small restaurant in Senegal’s seaside capital Dakar, Thiane Ngom has risen early to cook up... Read more

16 Dec, 2021

Arts and Leisure

Beat route: Congolese rumba bids for UN heritage listing

Kinshasa – Democratic Republic of Congo has given the official kick-off to a campaign to enshrine Congolese rumba, one... Read more

20 Aug, 2021

News

West African nature reserve escapes endangered listing

Abidjan – A west African nature reserve spanning Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger on Friday escaped a Unesco listing as... Read more

24 Jul, 2021