By Beatrice Waruinge As part of the Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) regional program, Selam Ethiopia  hosted a vibrant and inspiring Cartoonist Residency Program in December 2024, bringing together 15

Building Movements Through Art: The 2nd Edition of the PANAF Summit 2025 Lack of Artistic Freedom – or rather the freedom for artists to create their works without fear of

Uganda’s recently approved budget for the 2024/25 financial year raises the question: why is culture still being treated as an afterthought? While the government has unveiled ambitious plans to boost

The G20 Rio de Janeiro Declaration, adopted in November 2024, offers a framework for the global arts and culture sector. It acknowledges the immense value of culture in fostering unity,

Selam will officially launch reports on public investment in the cultural sectors in Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Ethiopia from November 11 to 15, 2024. These reports, central to the Connect

The 7th edition of the African Music Meetings (REMA) convened in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from October 17 to 19, 2024, under the theme “Emerging Creative & Economic Afro Digital.” This

The National Roundtable Discussion, held on October 1, 2024, at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dar es Salaam, marked a significant step toward addressing public funding challenges in Tanzania’s cultural and

Selam, through its Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative, will participate at the African Union’s 6th Pan-African Cultural Congress (AU/PACC6), to be held from September 25 to 27, in Moroni,

The Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) implementing partner in Zambia, the People’s Action for Accountability and Good Governance in Zambia (PAAGZ), has called on the government to prioritize marginalized communities

The Rwandan Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) had joined forces with Google Arts and Culture to unveil the Rwanda Collection, underscoring the pivotal role of digital technologies in preserving and promoting

The Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative recently organised a regional network meeting on February 11th in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The gathering convened representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs) and influential

The Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative, in partnership with the African Union (AU), is gearing up for a regional network meeting scheduled for February 11 in Zanzibar, Tanzania. This

Experts meeting Report​ The expert meeting yielded crucial insights across diverse facets of the CfCA work plan presented. Participants emphasized the vital role of innovative research approaches, advocating for ideation

Activity Report, 8-12 Nov / Cairo, Egypt Roundtable discussion Co-organised with CANEX 2023 The roundtable discussion on public funding for the creative sector, held on November 11, 2023, brought together

Activity Report, 8-12 Nov / Cairo, Egypt Cultural empowerment through language emerged as an important focus, highlighting the transformative influence of sharing stories about Africa and promoting linguistic diversity. The

Selam, in partnership with the African Union Division of Sports and Culture, is gearing up to host a series of roundtable discussions in Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Zimbawe between 28

The Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) initiative, in partnership with the African Union (AU), is excited to announce its participation in CANEX 2023, where it will host a roundtable discussion

The African Union (AU) recently concluded its fourth ordinary session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Youth, Culture, and Sports (AU STC-YCS4) from 22 to 26 May. As part of

The expert meeting yielded crucial insights across diverse facets of the CfCA work plan presented. Participants emphasized the vital role of innovative research approaches, advocating for ideation workshops and hackathons,