UNESCO, 28 April 2025, Guyana

In alignment with UNESCO's actions on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and its capacity-building strategy, a specialized training workshop took place in Guyana from 23 - 25 April as a critical step in supporting the country's intention to ratify

Music in Africa, 25 April 2025, Zimbabwe

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has signed a partnership agreement with leading local law firm DNM Attorneys to provide legal support to artists across the country.

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, 24 April 2025, South Africa

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, in partnership with the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), is proud to announce the launch of the call for applications to the Timbuktoo Creatives Lab — an innovation and acceleration programme designed to unlock the growth potential of South Africa’s Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).

Saudi Press Agency, 24 April 2025, Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Culture signed a cooperation agreement with TikTok today to strengthen collaboration across various fields, aiming to support and empower Saudi Arabia's cultural and artistic landscape by leveraging digital technology to enrich cultural experiences and enhance public awareness of cultural and heritage values.

Culture Action Europe, 23 April 2025, Portugal

Last month, the Portuguese National Plan for the Arts (PNA) published the “Young People’s Addendum to the Porto Santo Charter”, a youth-led contribution to building a more inclusive and democratic cultural future in Europe.

FBC News, 21 April 2025, Fiji

Fiji’s cultural sector is set for a major policy shift as consultations begin on integrating culture, heritage and arts into the 2025–2026 National Development Plan.