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    Tunisian protesters wave national flags and raise their arms in defiance during the Arab Spring.
    OkayAfrica15
    14 April 2025

    The Youth-Led Protests that Continue to Reverberate Across Africa

    In 2011, Tunisia ushered the world into a new era of digital activism, referred to as the Arab Spring, creating a blueprint for protest movements in Egypt, Libya, Sudan, South Africa, Nigeria, and most recently, Kenya.

    Menna Shanab wearing a green and white jersey, smiling in a conference room full of chairs.
    News
    16 January 2025

    What Stories Are on North African Journalists' Radars in 2025?

    Three stories from Morocco, Algeria and Egypt are anticipated to be major cultural moments in 2025, from Sudan's football surge to Libya's arts renaissance and the region's evolving music scene.

    A black and white photo of a man sitting in a doorway.
    Arts + Culture
    01 October 2024

    In 'We Are Here: Scenes from the Street,' African Photographers Share their Worlds

    Works by street photographers from Kenya, South Africa, Algeria and Nigeria come together as part of the International Center of Photography's latest exhibition in New York.

    People walk past election posters ahead of the presidential election in Algiers, Algeria, on August 25, 2024.
    Politics
    04 September 2024

    Will Algerians Boycott Upcoming Elections to Demand Systemic Change?

    In protest against the tightly managed political environment and lack of space for independent media, many Algerians boycotted the December 2019 presidential elections, a 2020 referendum and 2021 parliamentary elections.

    A photo of Kaylia Nemour smiling and holding the Algerian flag after winning the gold medal during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Uneven Bars Final on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France.
    Sports
    05 August 2024

    Kaylia Nemour Wins Africa's First Olympic Gymnastics Gold

    Between Kaylia Nemour and boxer Imane Khelif, Algeria’s women continue to make their country proud at the Paris Olympics.

    Illustrated map of North Africa that has known landmarks and cultural features drawn onto their respective countries.
    Arts + Culture
    21 June 2024

    What Stories do North Africans Tell of Each Other?

    There are many perceptions North Africans hold about each other's countries, but the only way to know if they're accurate is to travel to the region yourself.

    A woman sits on the seat of a long bike in an open marketplace.
    Arts + Culture
    22 February 2024

    Reverse Migration: Why North African Creatives are Returning Home

    A new generation of émigrés and diaspora children is escaping Western individualism and building communities in their homelands.

    I​n this photo illustration, the Barbie the movie logo is seen displayed on a smartphone.
    Film + TV
    15 August 2023

    Algeria Enforces Ban on 'Barbie' Film Over Content Concerns

    Algeria bans Barbie film for alleged Western values clash. Lebanon and Kuwait also impose restrictions on the film, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

    17 Standout North African Songs You Should Check Out
    Music
    04 January 2022

    17 Standout North African Songs You Should Check Out

    Featuring Manal, Snor, ElGrandeToto, Plylist, Samara and many more.

    Algerian protests - OkayAfrica
    News
    10 May 2021

    Algerian Government Places a Ban on 'Unauthorised' Protests

    Algeria's Interior Minister has accused protesters of being a national 'nuisance' and subsequently banned all protests occurring without prior approval from the government.

    President Tebboune pictured above.
    News
    26 August 2020

    Algerian President Concedes To Calls For Referendum On New Constitution

    President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has announced an upcoming referendum to amend Algeria's constitution following ongoing protests and mass arrests.

    Khaled Drareni pictured above.
    News
    12 August 2020

    Algerian Journalist Handed Three Year Sentence For Coverage of Political Protests

    The Algerian government has convicted journalist Khaled Drareni for his reporting on the Hirak anti-government protest movement.

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