More than half of the world's population now lives in large cities, and most of those cities' inhabitants struggle to survive in slums. A challenge for many architects is finding original and sustainable solutions that will improve living conditions in these areas.
The website Arts in Africa hopes to become a one-stop portal for information on African arts, including information on government policies and international organizations.
Zimbabwe in Pictures is a blog which contributes to the independent gathering of news from Zimbabwe. Editor-in-chief/publisher Chris Kabwato explains the background and the objectives of the e-zine.
The art of comic books is faring quite well in Africa. A unique overview of African comic book art, with a database of 140 comic strip artists from all African countries, was recently published online.