UNESCO Inscribes 26 New Sites on World Heritage List

UNESCO inscribes 26 new sites on World Heritage list

Five culturally and historically significant sites on the African continent have made the list. They include Maputo National Park in Mozambique and the Gola-Tiwai Complex in Sierra Leone, two important natural reserves home to many endangered animal and plant species.

UNESCO seeks inspiring women driving culture and creativity in West Africa - Prime Progress NG

Are you a woman with a strong track record in the fields of culture, creativity, or heritage in West Africa? UNESCO invites you to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to be featured among inspiring women shaping the region’s cultural landscape. This call is part of UNESCO’s “Culture for Girls” regional programme, which aims to promote gender equality in West Africa’s cultural sectors by fostering an environment that supports the rights, train…

UNESCO recognizes five new African heritage sites, removes three from danger list – The North Africa Post

Africa’s cultural and natural heritage gained significant recognition at UNESCO’s 47th World Heritage Committee session in Paris, with five new sites inscribed and three historically threatened locations successfully removed from the danger list after decades of conservation efforts. The rescued sites demonstrate remarkable resilience through targeted interventions. Madagascar’s Atsinanana Rainforests, endangered since 2010, achieved restoration…