The Diplomatic Service of the European Union, 11 August 2025, Yemen

In celebration of International Youth Day, the Yemen Creative Hubs project – funded by the European Union and implemented by the Goethe-Institut in partnership with five Yemeni civil society organizations (Aden Again, Basement Cultural Foundation, Madarat Cultural Foundation, Yemen Art Base and Your ECHO) – highlights its ongoing efforts to uplift young creatives in Yemen through capacity buildin…

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, 11 August 2025, North Macedonia

In urban alleys, community theaters, and digital platforms, young artists are reshaping what it means to be a changemaker in North Macedonia. Whether through graffiti, comic strips, music or humor, these young people are using creativity to challenge stereotypes, celebrate diversity, and build trust in their communities.

Cook Islands News, 08 August 2025, Cook Islands

For a national youth ambassador on climate based in the Office of the Prime Minister, coming straight from the drumbeats and cultural pride of the 60th Te Maeva Nui celebrations and into the fray of the first Pacific Youth Dialogue on Climate Loss and Damage has allowed a key connecting theme to shine through – culture.

The Voice, 07 August 2025, The Gambia

The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) on Wednesday brought together over 100 Gambian artists, project partners, and government officials for a pivotal dialogue aimed at charting a new course for the country’s creative arts sector.

Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC), 06 August 2025, International

Alarms are sounding across every sector at the exponential growth of AI, but nowhere is the urgency more profound than in the UK’s creative industries. A key growth sector in the Government’s Industrial Strategy, employing 2.4 million people and contributing £124 billion to the UK economy in 2023, it remains a cultural cornerstone of democratic life.

Music in Africa, 05 August 2025, International

Africa’s cultural and creative industries already generate more than $4.2 billion annually and employ over 8 million people, according to UNESCO. Projections suggest the sector could contribute more than 5% to Africa’s GDP by 2030. But potential alone won’t get us there. Real progress demands intentional collaboration, strategic training, and well-designed ecosystems. Organisations like ACA and C…