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Mali's Bogolan Tradition Finds New Life as Economic Engine for Women Artisans

Mali’s Bogolan Tradition Finds New Life as Economic Engine for Women Artisans

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Mali’s centuries-old bogolan textile, long celebrated as a symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship, is increasingly being recognized as a foundation for new economic opportunities, particularly for women in the West African nation’s creative industries. What was once a craft passed down through generations is now drawing attention from entrepreneurs, designers, and policymakers seeking to […]

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Six ancient Comorian medinas inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

Six ancient Comorian medinas inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

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Six historic medinas spread across the Comoros archipelago have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, recognizing centuries of Swahili-Arab urban life that remain visible in the islands’ living towns today. The decision places Comoros alongside other Indian Ocean states whose coastal cities are celebrated for their layered cultural and architectural histories. A recognition of

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Somalia launches effort to preserve Radio Mogadishu's historical audio archive

Somalia launches effort to preserve Radio Mogadishu’s historical audio archive

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A small team of archivists and technicians in Mogadishu is racing against time to digitize decades of recordings held by Radio Mogadishu, Somalia’s main public broadcaster. The collection, which spans several turbulent chapters of the country’s history, is at risk of being lost as the original tapes deteriorate and the equipment needed to play them

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