Art for Development and Self-Reliance in Africa
The ART27 Group is a Gambian-based non-profit initiative that offers financial assistance for essential expenses such as materials, transportation, and exhibitions. ART27 was founded in December 2024 ...
27 Jul 37min
The Work of the National Center for Arts and Culture in the Gambia
Politicians and policymakers in Africa are increasingly incorporating historical tourism into national development agendas. They are renewing efforts to make museums and archives central to preserving...
21 Jul 43min
Between a Family Legacy and Egyptology: The Role of the Aboudi Bookstore in Egypt
This episode examines the Aboudi Bookstore and its role in Egyptology, the scientific and academic study of ancient Egypt. Established in 1909 in Luxor by Egyptologist and tour guide Professor Mohamed...
8 Jun 20min
Publishing for Liberation and National Development: From TPH to Mkuki na Nyota in Tanzania
When Tanzania gained independence in 1961, Julius Nyerere saw publishing as a key part of decolonization and nation-building. In 1966, he founded the Tanzania Publishing House (TPH), putting state pub...
1 Jun 1h 19min
Building a Literary Community: The Work of the Writers Association of the Gambia
In this episode, we spotlight the Writers Association of the Gambia and its efforts to build a vibrant literary community, featuring Dr. Cherno Omar Barry, the Association's President, who shares insp...
25 Mai 42min
The Role of Libraries in African Development: A Look at the Gambia National Library Service Authority
In this episode, we explore how national libraries drive African development. Drawing on insights from Bakary Sanyang, Director General of the Gambia National Library Service Authority, we examine the...
18 Mai 38min
Bookstores in Africa's Nation-Building: The Story of Timbooktoo in The Gambia
In this podcast episode, we talk with Ousainou and Kathy Jagne, founders of Timbooktoo Bookstore in Banjul, Gambia. With 28 years of experience running an independent bookstore, they explain how books...
10 Mai 38min
