14 Senegalese dancers have been selected to receive scholarships for studying in Europe. After a week-long training at the Blaise Senghor Cultural Center, these dancers will have the opportunity to travel to Europe for a three-year diploma program that will open doors for them to join international dance companies. This initiative, with a total budget

The 2024 edition of the Films Femmes Afrique (Ffa) festival will showcase 66 films from 39 countries across the African continent, with the theme of “Climate Emergency and Peace” chosen for this year’s event. The festival will run from April 26 to May 4, and will take place in various locations throughout Senegal.At a press

The 10th edition of Saint-Louis Art Itineraries, scheduled from May 4th to June 10th 2024, is set to have an international flair with the participation of artists from the United States, France, and African countries. According to a press release from Ndar Création, the organizing association, 18 American artists are expected to attend this event

Matteo Garrone has a knack for explaining through images. The issue of clandestine immigration has been the subject of endless awareness campaigns. Yet, with just three months of filming and a two-hour movie, the director has managed to put the entire population in front of their responsibilities. His latest film “Moi, capitaine” is a film

On Tuesday, the Secretary of State for Culture, Creative Industries and Historical Heritage, Bacary Sarr, called for utilizing the inseparable link between art and education for the growth and development of children. The symposium, held at the Museum of Black Civilizations for two days, aimed to structure the young public show and was presided over

Sunuy Films from Senegal and Krysalide Diffusion from France are coming together once again to celebrate and promote the rich and diverse world of African and Creole documentary filmmaking in the 15th edition of Stlouis’Docs, the International Documentary Film Festival of Saint-Louis. Taking place from April 30th to May 4th, 2024, this highly anticipated festival

The trial on the murder of the TV presenter Martinez Zogo has had its second hearing on Monday, April 15th, at the Military Court of Yaoundé. This highly anticipated hearing, just like the first one on March 25th, was attended by all 17 defendants and their respective lawyers, who were only partially heard on the

On Saturday, April 13th, the 13th edition of the Market of Arts and Shows of Abidjan (Masa) was officially launched at the Bernard Dadié Cultural Palace in Treichville. The capital of Ivory Coast once again experienced the lively atmosphere of previous editions in 2014 and 2016, between the Felix Houphouët Boigny Stadium and the lagoon

Yesterday, Khady Diène Gaye took office as the new Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture, promising to bring productive energy to the cultural and creative industries in order to create jobs and boost economic growth. She expressed her intention to support cultural enterprises through various financial instruments and to enhance Senegal’s cultural influence through major