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Upcoming Sub-Saharan Africa Events: Festivals, Sports & Global Initiatives in 2025 study set below.
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1
Which East African nation will host the Sauti za Busara Music Festival in February 2025, celebrating East African music and culture?
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A
Kenya
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B
Tanzania
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C
Uganda
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D
Rwanda
2
In 2025, Rwanda is set to make history by hosting which major international cycling event for the first time on the continent?
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A
Tour de France
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B
UCI Road World Championships
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C
Giro d'Italia
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D
Vuelta a España
3
Which country in Sub-Saharan Africa is scheduled to host the Rugby Africa Cup in 2025?
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A
South Africa
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B
Kenya
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C
Uganda
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D
Nigeria
4
The 38th African Union (AU) Summit, focusing on reparatory justice and racial healing, is scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in February 2025. What is the AU's theme for the Year 2025?
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A
“African Unity and Economic Development”
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B
“Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations”
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C
“Sustainable Development and Climate Action”
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D
“Promoting Peace and Security Across Africa”
5
The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a partnership with the NBA, will continue its tournaments in 2025, being hosted in several African nations. Which of these is NOT among the confirmed host countries for the BAL in 2025?
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A
South Africa
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B
Egypt
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C
Senegal
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D
Ethiopia
6
Which West African nation is preparing to host the Chale Wote Street Art Festival in August 2025, transforming its capital into a vibrant open-air gallery?
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A
Nigeria
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B
Senegal
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C
Ghana
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D
Ivory Coast
7
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, the continent's premier football event, will be hosted by which North African country?
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A
Egypt
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B
Morocco
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C
Algeria
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D
Tunisia
8
In January 2025, Ethiopia will celebrate Timket, an Orthodox Christian festival commemorating what event?
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A
The birth of Prophet Muhammad
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B
The Annunciation to Mary
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C
The Epiphany (Jesus' baptism)
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D
The founding of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
9
Which Southern African nation will host the Incwala Festival, a sacred royal tradition, in late 2025 into early 2026?
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A
Botswana
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B
Namibia
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C
Eswatini (Swaziland)
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D
Lesotho
10
The Climate Chance Africa 2025 Summit, focusing on renewable energies, adaptation, and biodiversity, will be held in which coastal city?
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A
Lagos, Nigeria
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B
Cape Town, South Africa
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C
Cotonou, Benin
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D
Nairobi, Kenya
11
The 'Education Plus' initiative, a joint effort by UNAIDS, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, and UN Women, aims to empower adolescent girls and young women in Sub-Saharan Africa through education. What is the primary strategic entry point for this initiative?
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A
Higher education
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B
Vocational training
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C
Secondary education
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D
Adult literacy programs
12
The 13th African Games were hosted in Accra, Ghana in March 2024. What is the general frequency of the African Games?
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A
Every year
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B
Every two years
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C
Every four years
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D
Every five years
13
Which major international economic forum, jointly organised by the OECD Development Centre and the African Union Commission, will convene in 2025 to examine infrastructure investments and economic transformation in Africa?
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A
World Economic Forum Africa
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B
African Economic Conference
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C
International Economic Forum on Africa
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D
Africa Business Forum
14
The Healthy Heart Africa programme aims to address hypertension and cardiovascular disease. By the end of 2025, how many people had been screened for hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) since the program's inception and expansion?
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A
Over 50 million
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B
Over 61 million
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C
Over 81 million
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D
Over 100 million
15
The 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) is scheduled for September 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. What is the main theme of this summit?
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A
“African Innovation for a Sustainable Future”
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B
“Financing for Africa's Resilient and Green Development”
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C
“Climate Action and Renewable Energy Solutions”
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D
“Protecting Africa's Biodiversity and Natural Resources”
16
Which Nigerian festival, held to mark Muslim holidays, features parades of adorned horses and riders in traditional attire?
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A
Eyo Festival
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B
Mombasa Carnival
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C
Ouidah Voodoo Festival
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D
Durbar Festival
17
The Advancing Innovative Methods to Promote Learning (AIM4Learning) Program is a regional initiative benefiting over 70 million children across Eastern and Southern Africa. What is the total funding for this program?
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A
$540 million
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B
$1.54 billion
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C
$2.5 billion
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D
$5 billion
18
Which festival in Mali, scheduled for February 2025, celebrates the country's cultural diversity through music, dance, and traditional crafts?
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A
Festival of the Sahara
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B
Saint-Louis Jazz Festival
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C
Festival sur le Niger
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D
Gnaoua World Music Festival
19
The African Union Day of Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda is observed annually on which date?
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A
April 7
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B
April 10
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C
July 4
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D
May 25
20
The Africa CEO Forum 2025 will gather leaders in Abidjan to discuss a 'New Deal' between state and private sector. Approximately how many CEOs, investors, and public sector leaders are expected to attend?
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A
500
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B
1,000
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C
2,000
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D
5,000
21
Which of the following is an upcoming international day observed in Africa, focusing on the continent's rich natural and cultural heritage?
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A
World Environment Day
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B
African World Heritage Day
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C
International Day of Forests
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D
World Heritage Day
22
The African Medicines Agency aims to harmonize regulations and enhance laboratory capacities. What is a key goal of this agency regarding locally produced health products?
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A
To promote traditional African medicines
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B
To ensure they meet global standards
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C
To reduce their cost for local consumption
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D
To facilitate their export to other continents
23
The 2025 Africa Business Forum will focus on developing regional value chains in which key sectors?
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A
Tourism, Mining, and Agriculture
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B
Livestock, Agri-parks, and Pharmaceuticals
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C
Technology, Manufacturing, and Finance
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D
Energy, Infrastructure, and Education
24
The 13th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XIII) is scheduled for September 2025 in Addis Ababa. What is a primary aim of this conference regarding climate action in Africa?
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A
To promote carbon offsetting schemes
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B
To strengthen climate governance and implement integrated climate policies
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C
To focus solely on renewable energy projects
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D
To negotiate international climate treaties
25
Which major cultural event in South Africa, known as the largest performing arts festival in Africa, is scheduled to take place in Makhanda in June-July 2025?
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A
Amapiano Music Festival
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B
National Arts Festival
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C
Cape Town International Jazz Festival
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D
Kruger Music Festival
