
UNESCO adds new African Traditions and Music to Intangible Heritage List for December 2025
UNESCO has officially recognized a collection of African cultural traditions and practices, underscoring the continent’s rich and diverse heritage. The announcement was made on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, during the 20th session

Tuareg Heritage Takes Center Stage as the 17th Aïr Festival Wraps in Iférouane
The 17th Festival of the Aïr opened in Iférouane on 5 December, convening thousands of attendees for three days of cultural programming and landscape immersion at the foot of Mount Tamgak. As the 2025 edition officially came

One Nation Reggae Festival :Sierra Leone prepares for a Celebration of Roots and Rhythm
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has officially unveiled the logo for the One Nation Reggae Festival, confirming the government’s readiness to stage the weeklong celebration of music, culture

SA: Folklore Festival announces 4th Edition
Celebrating Deep Cultural Connection and Belonging Through Music, Storytelling and Heritage Preservation on South Africa’s Heritage Month.

Sierra Leone celebrates inclusion and elegance in historic fashion night honouring Persons With Albinism
In a night that will be etched in Sierra Leone’s cultural history, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs lit up the Lagoonda Complex in Freetown with an unforgettable celebration

Akyssana Da Veiga, breaking barriers as reigning Miss Cabo Verde International and Miss international Africa
In the world of beauty pageants, few stories are as inspiring as that of Akyssana Da Veiga, the reigning Miss Cabo Verde International. At 25 years old, Akyssana has made

Closing of the International Kreol Festival in Mahébourg: Embracing Our Anchors
Over two centuries ago, cannon fire echoed across the Grand Port bay, marking the island’s tumultuous history. Today, the vibrant sound of the Kreol Festival transforms the Mahébourg Waterfront, where

The Seychelles Fashion Week: A Key Driver for Tourism
LATER this year, from November 28th to 30th, another edition of one of the most sought-after events along the Indian Ocean Islands trail, the Seychelles Fashion Week, will take place

Harmonizing Cultures through Music: The Kriol Jazz Festival Experience
Nestled in the captivating backdrop of Praia, Cabo Verde, is a celebration like no other – the Kriol Jazz Festival. As its upcoming edition approaches, VoyagesAfriq had the pleasure of