Somalia’s New Federal State Renews Scrutiny on Its Complex Politics & Electoral System The newly operational Northeastern State adds to the number of federal member states in an opaque and ambiguous system. news August 27, 2025
video 15 Years of OkayAfrica, 15 Defining Moments in Pop Culture, Innovation and Activism From Afrobeats going global to groundbreaking films, creative innovation, and youth-led protest movements, this video dives into the African moments that have defined the continent’s identity and transformation since OkayAfrica launched in 2010. July 16, 2025
news Peace for Profit? What the DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Leaves Unsaid The Washington Accord formalizes mineral trade routes and troop withdrawals but offers no accountability for decades of atrocities, leaving Congolese activists asking: whose peace is this really for? July 15, 2025
news Fears of Exploitation Resurface as U.S. President Touts Minerals Deal as Part of Democratic Republic of Congo & Rwanda Peace Deal Donald Trump’s emphasis on economic gains over achieving true justice plays into the history of Congo as a country consistently pillaged by external forces for its abundance of natural minerals. July 2, 2025
news How Kahindo Mateene Is Building an Ethical Fashion Brand One Colorful Design at a Time The Congolese designer and former Project Runway contestant is creating social impact through resourcefulness, resilience, and pieces inspired by her African heritage. June 25, 2025
music Francis Bebey’s Archives Come Alive Newly discovered recordings highlight how the late Cameroonian composer anticipated today’s global African electronic music wave. May 27, 2025
news Koyo Kouoh Built Institutions for African Art. We Must Keep Building. 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. May 12, 2025
news DR Congo Repatriates Americans in Failed Coup Attempt Amidst Minerals-for-Security Deal Talks It’s a symbolic gesture by DR Congo in hopes that it smoothens out an agreement with the U.S. April 9, 2025
news DR Congo's Minerals for Peace Deal: Reinforcing Dependency or Strategic Power Assertion? 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. March 25, 2025
news M23 Continues Advance in Eastern Congo After Peace Talks Between DRC and Rwanda Presidents 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.” March 20, 2025
news Gabon Military Ruler to Run in Presidential Election General Brice Oligui Nguema has confirmed speculation, stating that he is running in response to “many appeals” from the Gabonese people. March 4, 2025
news Rwanda Says UK Has “Chosen a Side” After Aid is Frozen Due to Alleged M23 Support in DR Congo Calls for diplomatic measures have increased, as the U.S. sanctions two Rwandan political figures and the European Union reviews a critical minerals agreement. February 26, 2025
news Who Was Delcat Idengo, the Congolese Singer Killed in Goma? Delcat Idengo, a politically outspoken Congolese musician, was shot dead in Goma while filming a music video criticizing rebel group M23. February 14, 2025
news A Dire Hour for Congo's Youth and Future as the Humanitarian Crisis Deepens With Goma under rebel control, displaced families face severe humanitarian challenges amid limited aid access. February 5, 2025
news Will M23’s Ceasefire Hold? Uncertainty Looms Over Eastern Congo 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. February 4, 2025
news Rwanda-South Africa Diplomatic Row Threatens Congo Peace Process President Kagame's confrontational response to SAMIDRC casualties raises concerns about regional stability as M23 rebels maintain control of strategic Goma airport. January 30, 2025
news Why Rwanda-DR Congo Tensions Are Erupting Again 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. January 27, 2025
news Junta-Ruled Gabon Sets Date for Presidential Election While Gen. Brice Oligui Nguema hasn’t declared his candidacy, last year’s constitutional referendum highlighted his popularity ahead of the presidential vote. January 23, 2025
music Get to Know Congolese Collective Fulu Miziki Kinshasa-based Fulu Miziki uses recycled trash to make their own, unique musical instruments. December 11, 2024
news Many Angolans Aren't Impressed by President Biden's Visit This is Biden’s first trip to sub-Saharan Africa as president. Unlike the Angolan government, many citizens aren’t excited. December 2, 2024
news Benin Says it Has Thwarted a Planned Coup Two politicians and a high-ranking army officer have been arrested in relation to the aborted coup plot, but supporters of the politicians have condemned their arrests as “a serious violation of fundamental rights.” September 26, 2024
