Kevin Barrett: Mawlid al-Nabi and Morocco’s Civilizational State
On August 25, corresponding to the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, Morocco celebrated Mawlid al-Nabi, the Prophet’s birthday. While not on...
Cultural heritage
Egypt expands efforts to preserve intangible heritage
Egypt is expanding efforts to document and safeguard intangible cultural heritage, prioritising national registration while preparing selected elements for international...
UNESCO warns Iran war threatens priceless world heritage sites
The United Nations’ cultural agency has raised alarm over damage to several heritage sites in Iran, as reported by Al-Monitor on...
570 stolen artefacts looted during war recovered in Sudan
The government in Sudan announced the recovery of 570 ancient artefacts, which were looted during the war, in a step...
Sudan recovers 570 artefacts stolen during its civil war
Sudan's government announced on January 13th the recovery of 570 ancient artefacts that were looted during the ongoing Sudan war,...
Thousands of Sudanese artefacts stolen from national museum
Thousands of valuable artefacts have vanished from Sudan’s museums since the war broke out in 2023, reports Al-Monitor via AFP...
Tunisia’s Carthage Festival sparks culture and politics row
A summer cultural even in Tunisia is causing quite a stir over some of the performers it has invited and...
