Question 1

Which of the following initiatives, launched in April 2026, aims to strengthen equitable cultural collaboration and heritage preservation between African and European museums, funded by the European Union and its member states in partnership with the African Union Commission?

Accepted Answer

The African-European Museum Partnership (AEMP)

Question 2

In 2025, the African Union designated the year as the 'Year of Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.' Which of the following is a key objective of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

Establishing a Committee of Experts on Reparations and an Africa Reparations Fund

Question 3

The 'Bollywood and Yamarita' initiative, announced in late 2025, aims to foster cultural exchange between India and Nigeria. What does this initiative involve?

Accepted Answer

Showcasing Indian films with English subtitles alongside Nigerian cuisine

Question 4

In April 2026, the African Union Commission and UNESCO discussed strengthening cooperation in key development areas. Which of these areas was highlighted as a primary focus for deepening their collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Education, culture, and knowledge management

Question 5

Which film, recognized for its festival run and award at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in 2024, exemplifies the growing success of African cinema on the global stage and is mentioned in discussions about trends for 2025?

Accepted Answer

Dahomey (Senegal)

Question 6

Move Afrika, a pan-African touring circuit aimed at driving economic investment in creative economies, announced its 2025 expansion. Which of the following cities were confirmed as host locations for the 2025 installment, headlined by John Legend?

Accepted Answer

Kigali, Rwanda and Lagos, Nigeria

Question 7

The partnership between the African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL) and the Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF), announced in early 2025, aims to achieve what primary goal for African cinema?

Accepted Answer

Promote African cinema, storytelling, and culture on a global scale

Question 8

According to industry stakeholders in late 2025, what is considered essential for growing Sub-Saharan Africa's film sector and enhancing global visibility?

Accepted Answer

Stronger collaborations and cross-border partnerships among African filmmakers

Question 9

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) partnership, launched in 2000, has had multiple summits. What was the stated vision of this partnership as of its most recent summit in November 2017?

Accepted Answer

Reinforce political relations, promote common concerns, foster multilateralism, and build people-centred partnerships.

Question 10

In late 2025, the takeover of MultiChoice by France's Canal+ was finalized for $3 billion, marking a significant event in Africa's media history. What was a direct consequence of this acquisition?

Accepted Answer

Canal+ gained control of DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, Showmax, and M-Net.

Question 11

The 7th Africa Film Festival in Korea (May-June 2025), jointly hosted by the Korea-Africa Foundation and the African Diplomatic Corps, aims to bridge cultures between Africa and Korea by showcasing films from how many African countries?

Accepted Answer

15

Question 12

Which of the following African countries was highlighted in a 2025 discussion about co-productions, specifically mentioning a collaboration between its filmmakers and those in Nigeria to share storytelling techniques and technical skills?

Accepted Answer

Kenya

Question 13

The European Union Film Festival (EUFF 2025) took place in Lesotho and Eswatini, offering a diverse program of European and African movies. Which of the following countries, besides Lesotho and Eswatini, was mentioned as having films featured in the festival's program?

Accepted Answer

Burkina Faso

Question 14

Discussions in late 2025 highlighted the need for Sub-Saharan African nations to embrace bilateral alliances over reliance on international cooperation. This perspective is framed within the context of a weakening international liberal order and its implications for the region, particularly in relation to which major global event?

Accepted Answer

The outbreak of war between the United States, Iran, and Israel

Sub-Saharan Africa's Cultural Diplomacy: Film Co-Pros, African Union Initiatives & International Partnerships in 2025-2026

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