Question 1

In 2025, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) announced a specific theme for Black History Month. What is this theme?

Accepted Answer

African Americans and Labor

Question 2

Which African city is scheduled to host the 3rd Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) in December 2025?

Accepted Answer

Accra, Ghana

Question 3

For Africa Day 2025, the African Union has set a theme that focuses on historical redress. What is this theme?

Accepted Answer

"Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations"

Question 4

UNESCO announced its commitment to safeguarding African heritage. In 2025, which countries are noted for submitting their first-ever nominations to the World Heritage List?

Accepted Answer

Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone

Question 5

The year 2025 has been designated as the "Year of African Cultural Heritage" by the African Union. What is a key objective highlighted for this year concerning heritage?

Accepted Answer

Enhancing UNESCO sites, promoting sustainable tourism, and digitizing heritage.

Question 6

In May 2025, UNESCO Africa Week will celebrate "Global solidarity for the Restitution and Restoration of African Heritage through Culture, Education and Sciences." What was the theme for Africa Week 2024?

Accepted Answer

"Education for Innovation, Development, and Culture in Africa"

Question 7

Which festival, celebrating African music and culture, is scheduled to take place in Stone Town, Zanzibar, in February 2025?

Accepted Answer

Sauti za Busara

Question 8

The African Union's list of commemorative days includes "Africa Environment and Wangari Maathai Day." On which date is this day observed annually?

Accepted Answer

March 3

Question 9

In 2025, Kenya achieved a milestone with the inscription of the Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This site is recognized for its role as a major Swahili port city shaped by what historical trading network?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Ocean trade network

Question 10

The Africa Renewables Investment Summit (ARIS) aims to address the significant gap in global clean energy investment reaching Africa. What percentage of global clean energy investment has historically reached the continent?

Accepted Answer

Less than 2%

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