The progress made over the last year in implementing the achievements of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit and how these efforts highlight the U.S. commitment to the African continent, were discussed at this briefing.
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Following the “flawed” 2021 elections. the United States has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on some citizens of Uganda for Repression and for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda
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Inside peek into the campus of Columbia University, New York, one of the world's most important centers of research that is also considered a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields.
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Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, Consular Affairs, discusses updates in visa processing worldwide that include state-side visa renewals, paperless visas, and record-setting wait times.
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Nigerians living in the United States, who have suffered harrowing expreinces at each of the four consular offices in the country, unite under The Nigerian Center to call out their Government.
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On November 7 2023, the Biographical Documentary "DELA: The Making of El Anatsui" was screened during the 12th Anniversary Edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in Lagos, Nigeria. Here are the highlights of the event.
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The 25th Edition of The Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF) holding at Lagos Freedom Park on November 13-19, 2023; promises to be a seven-day communal feast with top global literary giants.
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Max Hollein, Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, recently hosted members of The NY Foreign Press Center to a breakfast tour, and answered the burning question on every African fashionista’s mind.
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The Biographical Documentary "DELA: The Making of El Anatsui" has been selected to screen in the 12th Anniversary Edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). The screenings will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, scheduled to run from Nov. 5th-11th, 2023.
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World renowned contemporary artist and sculptor El Anatsui visited the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, where he was given a guided tour by MoMA curator and former student Ugochukwu Smooth Nzewi. He took in art exhibitions like "Emerging Ecologies", as well as others by artists like Mae-ling Lokko, Refik Anadol, and Ed Ruscha.
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The Musical Society of Nigeria Center otherwise called The MUSON Center, sits in Onikan Lagos and stands out as a cultural icon in the overall Nigeria art space. Mudiare Onobrakpeya reflects on the undeniable impact of its founder, Chief Akintola Williams at his funeral in Lagos. Thank you for The MUSON Center. Rest in peace Sir. From all art lovers and us at Africa-Related
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And with those words, The Brooklyn Museum took on the challenge thrown by the legendary Spike Lee - to curate his life's works as filmmaker and cultural icon, in an exhibition themed "Creative Sources"
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Tate Modern's #TurbineHall opened on October 11, 2023 with “Behind The Red Moon” by globally acclaimed sculptor El Anatsui who transformed the site-specific Hyundai Commission with shimmering bottle cap sculptures with messages about global trade, consumption, environment and history.
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NEW YORK CITY: Africa-Related caught up with musician Yusuf Hussein from Ghana. He and his vocalist played a short piece on his talking drum and sang in Hausa language extolling the virtues of doing good. (Video by Africa-Related)
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Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder will hold an on-camera, on-the-record press briefing in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room
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Mudiare Onobrakpeya reflects on ‘Ota Gbinowe’ by Bruce Onobrakpeya. It serves as a parable, urging us to look within ourselves for answers, learn from our past experiences, and make choices that align with the principles of wisdom and selflessness.
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Today, President Biden is announcing the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The establishment of this Council was a significant commitment announced by Vice President Harris on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, aimed at enhancing dialogue between United States officials and the African Diaspora.
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Whey Ham is a new documentary narrated by Yahaya Maikori, an entertainment lawyer turned filmmaker and 'son of the soil', that investigates the global spread and undeniable impact of the Nok Culture - Africa's Oldest Civilisation.
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One of New York’s biggest art fairs designed to bring together global exhibitors
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When one of ours say “I do”, we rejoice and of course share
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