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Pinacoteca de São Paulo and the Chanel Culture Fund have launched a new residency program to support emerging women artists, offering studio space, mentorship, and global exposure. Juliana dos Santos, the first resident, showcases nature-inspired, community-driven works in an exhibition celebrating transformation and tradition.
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie is accused of ordering his followers to starve to death, promising them entry to heaven. Authorities have discovered more bodies near Kilifi, linking the deaths to one of Kenya’s worst cult tragedies.
Princess Lalla Meryem, the eldest daughter of the late King Hassan II, turns 63 today. Each year on August 26, the day highlights her dedication to advancing women’s rights and protecting children.
The Shanghai Museum has extended its hours for 168 consecutive hours during the final week of its "On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt" exhibition. Visitors can enjoy discounted late-night tickets for the event, which runs through August 17. The exhibition, which has attracted over 2.6 million visitors, features 788 Egyptian artifacts, including those from the Bubasteion of Saqqara. The museum's innovative initiatives, such as bringing cats to the exhibition and a virtual reality tour of the Pyramid of Khufu, have drawn significant attention. Co-hosted by the Shanghai Museum and Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, the exhibition fosters cultural dialogue between China and Egypt.
At a recent ceremony near Nairobi, a new Rastafari temple was inaugurated, drawing faithful who gathered to sing, read Scripture, and share teachings on living in harmony. This event marked the opening of a tabernacle constructed from wooden poles and iron sheets, a simple yet significant symbol of the Rastafari movement’s growing presence in Kenya.
President Yoweri Museveni has directed a nationwide census of Ugandans living abroad, aiming to capture accurate data on the diaspora population. This initiative is expected to strengthen the government’s engagement with its citizens living outside the country and provide vital information for policy development.
