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​The Death Toll Continues to Rise in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Floods
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​The Death Toll Continues to Rise in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Floods

President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges support as communities face the destruction of homes, schools, and health facilities.

Kenyan Policemen Held in Custody Over Death of Albert Ojwang
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Kenyan Policemen Held in Custody Over Death of Albert Ojwang

A technician has admitted to deleting and formatting footage from the night Ojwang died in police custody.

Today in Africa — June 13, 2025: Cholera Spreads From Sudan to Chad, President Bola Tinubu’s Ogoni Pardon Rejected, Teen Sues Parents for Sending Him to Ghana
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Today in Africa — June 13, 2025: Cholera Spreads From Sudan to Chad, President Bola Tinubu’s Ogoni Pardon Rejected, Teen Sues Parents for Sending Him to Ghana

OkayAfrica has scoured the internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to.

Ckay Is Ready For His Second Coming
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Ckay Is Ready For His Second Coming

For his latest EP, ‘Ckay The Second,’ the emo-Afrobeats star returns to find meaning and reflection.

Four African Teams Are Headed to the First-Ever 32-Team FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S.
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Four African Teams Are Headed to the First-Ever 32-Team FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S.

With history, money, and global respect on the line, this could be a defining moment for the continent’s club football.

For Father’s Day, Five African Creatives Share The Fondest Memories of Their Dads
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For Father’s Day, Five African Creatives Share The Fondest Memories of Their Dads

Artists, writers, and actors Yagazie Emezi, Nicole Asinugo, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Goodness Emmanuel, and Joojo Addison share sweet memories of their fathers.

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: Africa Keeps Failing Its Women and Girls
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Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: Africa Keeps Failing Its Women and Girls

While some African nations make strides against GBV, weak implementation and political apathy leave women dangerously unprotected.

Maleek Berry’s Debut Album, ‘If Only Love Was Enough,’ Brings Back 2000s Afropop with a Fresh Twist
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Maleek Berry’s Debut Album, ‘If Only Love Was Enough,’ Brings Back 2000s Afropop with a Fresh Twist

After more than a decade pioneering contemporary Afrobeats music, the British Nigerian singer and producer shares his debut album.

Op-Ed: North Africa Is Witnessing Solidarity in Motion, but at What Cost?
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Op-Ed: North Africa Is Witnessing Solidarity in Motion, but at What Cost?

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.

Op-Ed: Who Gets to Thrift When Secondhand Gets Expensive?
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Op-Ed: Who Gets to Thrift When Secondhand Gets Expensive?

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.

This Place Called Home: What Happens When Cities Price Out Their Own
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This Place Called Home: What Happens When Cities Price Out Their Own

Across Africa, young people can no longer afford the cities and neighborhoods they call home. OkayAfrica has developed a series exploring the housing crisis transforming African cities and communities, and what happens when basic shelter becomes a luxury commodity.

How African Stars Showed Up At The 2025 BET Awards Red Carpet
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How African Stars Showed Up At The 2025 BET Awards Red Carpet

Artists like Moliy, TxC, Black Sherif, and Shaboozey incorporated their African heritage, as well as easy elegance, for their red carpet looks.

Ayra Starr Claims First BET Award Win
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Ayra Starr Claims First BET Award Win

After years of nominations and near misses, the Nigerian superstar claims the Best International Act Award, while African talent continues its global ascension at the ceremony.

A woman wearing a beige and pink hijab is addressing people in a conference room, speaking into a microphone and gesticulating with a lifted arm.
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How Sudanese Displacement to Egypt Might Help End FGM

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.

10 Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Films From Across Africa in 2025
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10 Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Films From Across Africa in 2025

These groundbreaking African films explore queer experiences with nuance and authenticity, challenging societal norms while celebrating the universal search for love and belonging.

Tems Will Headline The First-Ever FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show
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Tems Will Headline The First-Ever FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show

Set to take place in the US, the performance will feature the Nigerian hitmaker alongside other global superstars.

What It’s Like To … Be a Working Stand-Up Comedian and Satirist in Kenya
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What It’s Like To … Be a Working Stand-Up Comedian and Satirist in Kenya

Justine Wanda reflects on turning discomfort into punchlines, surviving burnout, and why jokes still matter when everything feels bleak.

The Songs You Need to Hear This Week
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The Songs You Need to Hear This Week

The best African music of the week featuring SPINALL, Ice Prince x Chopstix, Kwesta, Simi x Kizz Daniel, and more.

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