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01 July 2025
#FreeTogo Protests: Young People Want to End a Dictatorship
Protesters have taken to the streets and online, calling for the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbé, who has been in power since 2005.
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01 July 2025
Today in Africa — July 1, 2025: U.S. Aid Cuts Could Kill 14M, Liberia Honors Leader, Sudanese Refugees Face Hunger
OkayAfrica has scoured the internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to.
Fashion + Beauty
01 July 2025
African Stars Show Out at Paris Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2026
Davido, Rema, Aya Nakamura, and other African stars stole the spotlight with bold looks and standout style
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01 July 2025
How Johannesburg’s Coalition Government Crisis is Failing Its People
South Africa’s economic hub has cycled through nine mayors since 2016, leaving residents without power, water, and hope as politics trump service delivery.
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01 July 2025
Road to AfroFuture Detroit Festival 2025 Begins: Countdown to an Unmissable Celebration of African Culture
AfroFuture Detroit Festival 2025 kicks off a two-week program of curated events spotlighting African innovation, food, music, and diasporic art.
Music
30 June 2025
Best Southern African Songs of 2025 So Far - Mid-Year Roundup
These are the local legends and breakout stars redefining Southern Africa’s musical landscape. Listen to OkayAfrica’s Best Southern African Songs of 2025 So Far.
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30 June 2025
How Remi Idowu’s Cookbook ‘Sugar & Spice’ Blends Cultures, Recipes, and Storytelling Through Food
Remi Edowu’s new cookbook Sugar and Spice shares recipes that blend Ghanaian and Nigerian cultures, celebrating the culinary spirit of second-gen African immigrants.
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28 June 2025
The Best East African Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup
OkayAfrica highlights the standout tracks shaping East African music in 2025 so far, with top picks from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, and the diaspora.
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27 June 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo & Rwanda Sign U.S.-backed Peace Deal
The deal could be a major accomplishment; however, testy relations between the two African neighbors may make implementation difficult.
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27 June 2025
African Songs You Need to Hear This Week
The best new African music that came out this week featuring Runtown, Da Capo, ODUMODUBLVCK, and more.
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27 June 2025
Best Amapiano Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup
Amapiano is a movement. These are the best amapiano songs of the year so far, which showcase how the genre has grown, stumbled, and soared in 2025.
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27 June 2025
Op-Ed: As Kenya Protested in the Streets, Faith Kipyegon Ran for History
In two days that gripped the nation, Kenyans confronted power at home while chasing possibility abroad.
Sports
26 June 2025
Faith Kipyegon Runs Fastest Women's Time in Her Attempt to Break Four-Minute Mile
The Kenyan Olympian fell short of her goal, but says she's hopeful the barrier will be broken soon.
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26 June 2025
Eight Wonderful African Books that Center Queer Experiences
A growing canon of books continues to strengthen the validity of the lives and loves of queer people in Africa. Here are some recommendations.
News
26 June 2025
The New Reality of Port Sudan
Built in 1905 to become Sudan’s most important Red Sea port, the city has been struggling to accommodate the influx of refugees and is now at risk of being plunged into Sudan’s ongoing war.
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26 June 2025
Best West African Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup
As more West African artists create sounds that inspire internet trends and extend their longevity, others are experimenting with new forms and doubling down on storytelling. Read ahead for the best West African music of the year so far.
Sports
26 June 2025
All Four African Teams Knocked Out of FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage
Al Ahly, Espérance, and Sundowns each played three matches and failed to reach the Round of 16, while Wydad gets eliminated ahead of their final group match today.
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25 June 2025
Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani Could Be New York City's History-Making New Mayor
The former rapper turned assemblymember could become NYC’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor, shaking up the City’s political establishment.
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