culture
Eight Years After the August 1 Killings Zimbabwe Continues to Grapple with a Culture of Impunity and Unmet Promises of Justice
The streets of Harare, Zimbabwe’s bustling capital, were transformed into a theater of military-led violence eight years ago, marking a pivotal and tragic turning point in the country’s post-Mugabe era. On August 1, 2018, six people were killed and 35 others sustained serious injuries when state security forces, including the military and anti-riot police, deployed […]
Ekiti State Government deploys arts and culture to combat voter apathy and reduce invalid ballots ahead of June 20 governorship election
The Ekiti State Government has unveiled an unconventional strategy to address the perennial challenges of voter apathy and high rates of invalid ballots that have historically marred electoral processes in the region. By leveraging the power of "Theatre-for-Development," the state’s Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy is launching a comprehensive, state-wide mobilization tour designed […]
