The Maghrebian Al-Soumoud convoy was set to meet the Global March to Gaza on Thursday, but the Egyptian authorities are detaining and deporting foreign nationals and even obstructing them from entering Egypt.
Between the hardships of fleeing their country and new social fabrics with the absence of grandmothers and husbands, doors are opening for mothers to decide against the genital cutting of their daughters.
Libya has nearly 100,000 registered migrants and asylum seekers, but no mechanisms to welcome and support them. Tariq Lamloum tells OkayAfrica about his fight for migrants’ rights and what that means for his own life.
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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.
A technician has admitted to deleting and formatting footage from the night Ojwang died in police custody.
Justine Wanda reflects on turning discomfort into punchlines, surviving burnout, and why jokes still matter when everything feels bleak.
Eliud Kipchoge’s sub-two-hour marathon run in 2019 remains a groundbreaking moment in global sports, and a powerful symbol of African excellence.
The great Kenyan author left behind one of the most iconic legacies in world literature. OkayAfrica explores why he’s an enduring man of letters and speaks to writers he influenced.
A look at the novels, essays, and poems that made the late Kenyan writer one of the most influential literary and political voices of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Kenya’s rising tennis star is building her path to the pro tour while dreaming of a future for African talent.
As Dr. Kizza Besigye returns to court this week on treason charges, the high-profile case of Uganda’s main opposition leader raises questions about Uganda’s political future ahead of the 2026 elections.
After an undefeated season, the team steps onto Africa’s biggest basketball stage for the first time.
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?
President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges support as communities face the destruction of homes, schools, and health facilities.
Once a sanctuary for those patching lives together with discarded clothes, thrift markets in South Africa now cater to pseudo-bohemians, shunning the communities that created them.
The acclaimed photographer and founder of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, who documented the realities of apartheid, leaves behind a legacy of cultural activism and community upliftment.
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.
The multi-award-winning actor shone in productions such as The River, Kalushi, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
The much-publicized meeting between the U.S. and South African presidents is over, but what happens next for trade, tech and the future of U.S.-SA relations.
The U.S. president raised farm murders, played a controversial video featuring Julius Malema, and left the South African president visibly puzzled — here’s what unfolded behind the diplomatic smiles.
The South African president will seek to recalibrate the country’s relationship with the U.S., which has deteriorated since President Donald Trump reentered office.
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 Royal College of Art-trained designer, researcher, and educator is curating a space that considers how historical intelligence can inform future African design.
This year’s frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or award has strong familial roots in West Africa.
Ama Okolo discusses the journey and difficulties of breaking into the international modeling industry from Nigeria.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is currently serving a 6-month suspension, during which her security detail has been withdrawn.
As the new season of Afrobeats Intelligence – presented by OkayAfrica – unfolds, here are some essential episodes to check out from its earlier archive.
Nottingham Forest expect the striker to make a full recovery after an operation for a ruptured intestine.
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.
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.
With the world's largest cobalt reserves and a history of conflict, the DRC is proposing a radical new approach: trading mineral access for U.S. military assistance and economic development support.
The armed rebel group has boycotted peace talks due to sanctions by the European Union and says it will keep “[fighting] until our cause is heard.”
General Brice Oligui Nguema has confirmed speculation, stating that he is running in response to “many appeals” from the Gabonese people.
Calls for diplomatic measures have increased, as the U.S. sanctions two Rwandan political figures and the European Union reviews a critical minerals agreement.
Delcat Idengo, a politically outspoken Congolese musician, was shot dead in Goma while filming a music video criticizing rebel group M23.
With Goma under rebel control, displaced families face severe humanitarian challenges amid limited aid access.
M23’s latest ceasefire in Eastern Congo follows intense fighting in Goma, raising concerns over its durability as regional leaders prepare for a crisis summit in Tanzania on Friday.
President Kagame's confrontational response to SAMIDRC casualties raises concerns about regional stability as M23 rebels maintain control of strategic Goma airport.
The capture of Eastern Congo's largest city by M23 rebels reignites decades-old tensions between Rwanda and DR Congo, with both sides trading accusations amid a growing humanitarian crisis.
While Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema hasn’t declared his candidacy, last year’s constitutional referendum highlighted his popularity ahead of the presidential vote.
Kinshasa-based Fulu Miziki uses recycled trash to make their own, unique musical instruments.
This is Biden’s first trip to sub-Saharan Africa as president. Unlike the Angolan government, many citizens aren’t excited.
Brenda Biya, the daughter of Cameroon's President Paul Biya is hoping that her coming out as lesbian will help in changing the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws.
Driven by storytelling, Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan by Kiro’o Games immerses players in a well-crafted, layered world with its own spiritual core.
Four weeks after demanding clear answers from Apple on how it sources and buys minerals from the region, the law firms representing the Congolese government say they have more evidence on Apple’s supply chain.
Armed mutineers led by a former Congolese military captain attempted, and failed, to take over the official residence and offices of the president.
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