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What It’s like to … Work as a Tour Guide in the Grand Egyptian Museum

Ahead of the official opening of the world’s biggest archeological museum complex dedicated to one civilization, Ibrahim Morgan tells OkayAfrica about the wonders awaiting the world in Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum.

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How Football Has Carried Sudan Through Empire, Strikes, and War

Playing in exile, Sudan's national team offers rare moments of unity for a country torn apart by conflict.

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Hana Baba’s Folktales Tell a Different Story About Sudan

In her new podcast, the Sudanese American radio journalist shares the stories she grew up hearing in Sudan with a global audience.

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Saheem Ali Brings Kenyan Coast Heat to Broadway in New Musical ‘Goddess’

The Kenyan-born theater director talks to OkayAfrica about turning the Myth of Marimba into a full-length musical set in Mombasa, navigating diaspora identity, and why African stories deserve center stage.

Sports

Faith Kipyegon Eyes History as First Woman to Run a Mile Under Four Minutes

The Kenyan triple World and Olympic 1,500m champion will be attempting to shave nearly eight seconds off her own women’s mile record.

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South African President Calls Afrikaner Refugees ‘Cowards’ Amidst Mixed Reaction to the U.S. Accepting White South Africans

While revoking visas, refusing to renew protected status, and potentially hitting African countries with travel restrictions, the acceptance of white South Africans as refugees is curious and disturbing.

Namibia's first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stands with her fist in the air. She is smiling and wears a green outfit and sunglasses. There are three women next to hear and a bouquet of flowers in front of her.

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Namibia’s First Female President Appoints New Women-Majority Cabinet

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reduced the number of ministries, citing the need to reduce the cost of governance and improve efficiency.

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Ivorian Opposition Leader Tidjane Thiam Resigns from Presidential Election Bid Amidst Dual Nationality Ruling

Thiam is the latest candidate to be barred from running in this year’s election, perhaps clearing the way for an easy fourth term win for President Alassane Ouattara.

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Op-Ed: Why Excitement for Ibrahim Traoré Should Be Tempered with Caution

Burkina Faso’s military ruler has grown popular with millions across the world, but junta leaders and revolutionaries haven’t always worked out well for Africans.

Film + TV

Five Reasons Paapa Essiedu Is a Good Casting Choice as Professor Snape in the New Harry Potter

From his Shakespearean roots to his commanding screen presence, here’s why the Ghanaian British actor is a strong fit for the iconic Harry Potter role.

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‘I Was Gambling With My Freedom:' Momodou Taal on Fighting Deportation and Choosing to Leave the U.S. on His Terms

In this OkayAfrica exclusive, the British Gambian Cornell student shares the story around his decision to leave and why he remains committed to Palestine.

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What It's Like To ... Be A Travel Creator from The Gambia

Ibrahim Gano documents his travels without the gloss and pomp of typical travel vlogging, all from a Gambian perspective.

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The Return of Benin Bronzes Could Change How Young Nigerians Engage With History

Art practitioners and curators believe these returns are especially important at a time when young Nigerians have few means of engaging with the country’s rich history.

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Disclaimer: You might not be able to read this article without running to your local Egyptian restaurant immediately after.

Online, people express their outrage over the court’s decision to throw out the case and, thus, close another pathway that could have helped Sudan out of its current hell.

Ahead of the official opening of the world’s biggest archeological museum complex dedicated to one civilization, Ibrahim Morgan tells OkayAfrica about the wonders awaiting the world in Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum.

The celebration, which dates back to 2700 BC, carries a stench of tradition and communal celebration.

Playing in exile, Sudan's national team offers rare moments of unity for a country torn apart by conflict.

In her new podcast, the Sudanese American radio journalist shares the stories she grew up hearing in Sudan with a global audience.

Determined to finally end the war after two devastating years, Sudanese American activist Bayadir Mohamed-Osman has declared April 2025 to be Sudan Action Month. Here is how you can get involved.

As formal institutions weaken in the face of conflict, rural communities turn to centuries-old conflict resolution methods to maintain order.

The United Nations mission has called for restraint, as the country tilts closer to another civil war.

Despite this significant victory against RSF paramilitaries, the path to peace remains uncertain in a military conflict that's been devastating

The Emergency Response Rooms are getting international recognition for being a truly grassroots movement of humanitarian aid.

Even skeptics are beginning to compare the 17-year-old sensation, Gout Gout, to Usain Bolt.

The African Union, European Union, and UN Security Council have all condemned the RSF’s signing of a founding charter, as Kenya’s facilitation of the event comes under scrutiny.

In this special edition of our monthly watch guide, we recommend the most exciting Ramadan shows coming out of Egypt this year.

Preparing to feed 350 families during Islam’s holiest month of Ramadan, Sururab Community Kitchen has made a call for donations to sustain their life-saving and life-affirming humanitarian work.

Egyptian humanitarian aid worker Rana Ashraf believes that the current funding crisis should prompt a decolonial overhaul of a deeply flawed system.

Through Haus of Dahab’s immersive cabaret nights blending live performances with DJ sets, Egyptian Americans immerse themselves in a nostalgia for times they never got to experience.

With its strategic location, multi-lingual culture, and welcoming atmosphere, the red city is the perfect melting pot for contemporary African artists and those who appreciate their craft.

Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Paul Kagame were in good spirits at a panel during the Africa CEO Forum, easing speculations of tense relations between the two.

Women cricketers across the continent are creating new pathways to leadership, income, and global visibility.

The Kenyan-born theater director talks to OkayAfrica about turning the Myth of Marimba into a full-length musical set in Mombasa, navigating diaspora identity, and why African stories deserve center stage.

The Kenyan triple World and Olympic 1,500m champion will be attempting to shave nearly eight seconds off her own women’s mile record.

Kenya’s Muthoni Muiruri on co-founding Soma Nami, Nairobi’s only female-owned Pan-African bookstore, and creating space for African literature to thrive.

Following a chaotic shutdown at the National Drama Festival, creatives are bringing “Echoes of War” to Uhuru Park in defense of free expression.

Ethiopian plaintiffs take on Meta in a landmark Kenyan lawsuit that could redefine Big Tech's accountability for fueling violence in Africa.

Against a backdrop of limited resources and official recognition, Kenya's skateboarding community finds creative ways to build an inclusive scene with Olympic aspirations.

An increasing number of Somalis who grew up in the West are settling in Kenya for opportunity, stability, and a sense of belonging

With growing scrutiny over Rwanda’s alleged support for M23 rebels, many are asking artists to boycott performing in the country. But do such boycotts work, or do they punish the wrong people?

In his debut album, ‘Colorful Generation,’ the East African star proves he’s more than just a singles artist who has conquered the region — he’s building a global legacy.

This is the sixth outbreak of the Sudan Ebolavirus virus in Uganda, following a 2022 outbreak that resulted in 77 fatalities.

Once seen as a niche genre, jazz in Kenya is gaining new audiences and nurturing homegrown talent, thanks to the Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival.

With a large following in Eastern Africa, the late leader of the Ismaili Muslim Community transformed education, healthcare and development across the region

Before the Netflix documentary drops on February 10, Somalis hope for a fairer representation of a conflict that has long been told from a Western perspective.

Kenya's finance minister confirms talks with the IMF for a new lending program amid surging debt-servicing costs, fiscal pressures and reduced foreign aid.

Tems withdrew from her Kigali performance, citing the unfolding crisis between Rwanda and the DRC, while pressure mounts on John Legend to follow suit.

After graphic videos of South Sudanese civilians being killed sparked deadly retaliatory attacks, authorities ended a planned 30-day shutdown early.

While revoking visas, refusing to renew protected status, and potentially hitting African countries with travel restrictions, the acceptance of white South Africans as refugees is curious and disturbing.

OkayAfrica speaks to Zimbabweans from various walks of life to understand what independence means for them in 2025.

The continent's first AI factory could democratize computing resources and challenge Western dominance in technology.

A determined 82-year-old activist and her community fought to reopen the Johannesburg City Library after five years of closure.

With Coachella kicking off today, Tyla and fellow African artists Amaarae, Rema, and others transform the desert into a showcase of the continent's musical diversity.

As demonstrations spread across South Africa, community voices question school safety and demand that gender-based violence be declared a national disaster.

Citizens refuse to be pawns in the factional Zanu-PF power struggle as Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks extended rule.

A major critic of President Emerson Mnangagwa has called for a march but public disillusionment stands in the way of any widespread civic movement.

‘Yoh,’ ‘Gatvol,’ and ‘Tjoekie’ join 20 words from Nigeria and Ghana recently added to the English dictionary.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reduced the number of ministries, citing the need to reduce the cost of governance and improve efficiency.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he’ll receive a full report from former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool while charting a way forward for restored relations with the U.S.

The revised budget presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is unsatisfactory to opposition parties and some partners in the Government of National Unity.

Despite promises of reform following the 2015 protests, South African students face mounting debt, housing crises, and mental health challenges, while universities struggle with funding shortfalls.

The socially conscious South African playwright dedicated his life’s work to portraying the plight of Black people under cruel apartheid laws.

The American president claimed “nobody has ever heard of” the Southern African country. Here’s a list to help him get up to speed.

There are speculations that Mushin Hendricks, the world’s first openly gay imam, was a victim of a hate crime.

As Africa grapples with a $31-billion illegal gold trade, a recent tragedy in Mali highlights the human cost of an industry that operates in the shadows of the continent's formal economies.

When the lights go out in South Africa, not everyone suffers equally. Here’s how historical infrastructure decisions shape the current electricity crisis.

Thiam is the latest candidate to be barred from running in this year’s election, perhaps clearing the way for an easy fourth term win for President Alassane Ouattara.

With a new book and restaurant, the Ghanaian American chef is proving that African cuisine belongs in the mainstream culinary conversation.

Burkina Faso’s military ruler has grown popular with millions across the world, but junta leaders and revolutionaries haven’t always worked out well for Africans.

From Ibadan to Dakar, Ebaide Udoh is chasing a world record on two wheels — and showing what’s possible for African women along the way.

The West African country’s ruling party controls both legislative houses with an overwhelming majority, paving the way for the former long-term president to indefinitely hold on to executive power.

With a new concept store that will double as a creative and community center, the cultural exchange event is solidifying its legacy as a creative melting pot.

The British Nigerian actress stars alongside Michael B. Jordan in the 1930s-set supernatural film, out this weekend.

From his Shakespearean roots to his commanding screen presence, here’s why the Ghanaian British actor is a strong fit for the iconic Harry Potter role.

In this OkayAfrica exclusive, the British Gambian Cornell student shares the story around his decision to leave and why he remains committed to Palestine.

The former military leader had endeared himself to the Gabonese citizenry and was widely expected to win.

Ibrahim Gano documents his travels without the gloss and pomp of typical travel vlogging, all from a Gambian perspective.

Art practitioners and curators believe these returns are especially important at a time when young Nigerians have few means of engaging with the country’s rich history.

From thrilling comedies to powerful documentaries, West African filmmakers deliver compelling narratives of courage, friendship, and redemption this month.

From NAFDAC to Netflix, these mothers paved the way for their daughters' success in medicine, art, film, fashion, and cuisine.

+234 Art Fair brings together about 260 emerging artists from across Nigeria, encouraging attendees to rethink what art patronage means.

Despite the controversy surrounding Raye's criticism of the government, Nigerians are finding the courage to also speak up about the country's growing issues.

For Nigerian women of varying backgrounds and ages, the senator's refusal to back down in the face of intimidation is an inspiring and infectious act of courage.

As murders of women surge across the country, activists fight for recognition and justice in a system that refuses to name the crime.

Her leadership as a curator, mentor, and institution builder gave African artists spaces to be seen and heard. With her passing, we must build and lead with the same urgency.

It’s a symbolic gesture by DR Congo in hopes that it smoothens out an agreement with the U.S.