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Encounters Returns For 28th Edition, Brandishes African and International Documentary Titles

Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has unveiled the programme for its 28th edition, set to take place across Johannesburg and Cape Town in June 2026. By Adedamola Jones Adedayo  Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has unveiled the programme for its 28

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Encounters Returns For 28th Edition, Brandishes African and International Documentary Titles

Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has unveiled the programme for its 28th edition, set to take place across Johannesburg and Cape Town in June 2026. By Adedamola Jones Adedayo  Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has unveiled the programme for its 28

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Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has unveiled the programme for its 28th edition, set to take place across Johannesburg and Cape Town in June 2026. By Adedamola Jones Adedayo  Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has unveiled the programme for its 28

Johannesburg, South Africa1 MIN READ · 28 MAY 2026
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African Films Claim 3 Major Prizes at Cannes 2026 as Continental Cinema Breaks Through
African Films Claim 3 Major Prizes at Cannes 2026 as Continental Cinema Breaks Through
Two African productions swept key awards at this year's festival, signaling a shift in how the global film industry recognizes continental storytelling.
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African Cinema's Decolonization Dilemma: Why We're Still Borrowing Other People's Stories
African Cinema's Decolonization Dilemma: Why We're Still Borrowing Other People's Stories
From Cannes to Lagos, a new generation of African filmmakers commands global attention—but their creative choices reveal an industry still grappling with its relationship to Western narrative frameworks.
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Noisy Streetss Launches Literary Advisory Arm to Support African Authors and Independent Publishers
The announcement of the advisory arm marks a significant expansion of the company’s mandate beyond publishing into the broader ecosystem that sustains literary life. By Abioye Damilare Samson Noisy Streetss, a dynamic publishing house and media company, announced the formal launch of its Literary Ad
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