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Kirsty Coventry Takes Office as First Woman and African to Head International Olympic Committee
Sports
23 June 2025

Kirsty Coventry Takes Office as First Woman and African to Head International Olympic Committee

The former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe previously served as head of the IOC Athletes’ Commission.

Faith Kipyegon Eyes History as First Woman to Run a Mile Under Four Minutes
Sports
23 April 2025

Faith Kipyegon Eyes History as First Woman to Run a Mile Under Four Minutes

The Kenyan triple World and Olympic 1,500m champion will be attempting to shave nearly eight seconds off her own women’s mile record.

What It’s Like To … Build a National Skateboarding Movement in Kenya
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02 April 2025

What It’s Like To … Build a National Skateboarding Movement in Kenya

Against a backdrop of limited resources and official recognition, Kenya's skateboarding community finds creative ways to build an inclusive scene with Olympic aspirations.

Best West African Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup
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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.

What It’s Like To … Be a Competitive Breakdancer in Kenya
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03 July 2025

What It’s Like To … Be a Competitive Breakdancer in Kenya

Acy Kare opens up about finding community, freedom, and wins as a woman in breakdancing.

Controversy Trails Nigerian Government Rewards for Super Falcons’ WAFCON Win
Sports
31 July 2025

Controversy Trails Nigerian Government Rewards for Super Falcons’ WAFCON Win

The announcement of a $100,000 prize to each player has been deemed exorbitant by many, as the country deals with a severe cost-of-living crisis.

Players of South Africa’s women’s national team celebrate their victory after the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final match between Morocco and South Africa at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on July 23, 2022.
Sports
04 July 2025

A Year After Its Original Schedule, WAFCON 2024 is Set to Bring the Best of African Women’s Football

Morocco hosts Africa's premier women's football tournament with an exciting lineup featuring Barbra Banda's return, South Africa's title defense, and Nigeria's quest for redemption.

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon (C) reacts at the end of her race after taking part in the "Breaking4" event, in an attempt to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes, at Stade Charlety on June 26, 2025 in Paris.
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.

Gout Gout celebrates winning the Boys' U18 200m Final
Sports
17 March 2025

South Sudanese Sprinter Gout Gout Runs Fastest 200 Meters Time in the World This Year

Even skeptics are beginning to compare the 17-year-old sensation, Gout Gout, to Usain Bolt.

A photo of Favour Ofili squatting, with one hand on the floor, after the women’s 200m final at the Paris Olympics.
Sports
12 August 2024

Paris Olympics: African Countries Continue to Fail Their Athletes

At the just concluded Olympics, athletes from Nigeria and some African countries faced big and small challenges caused by institutional failures that have been going on for years.

​Team Morocco celebrates victory after the Men's Bronze Medal match between Egypt and Morocco during Day Thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de la Beaujoire on August 08, 2024 in Nantes, France.
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08 August 2024

Morocco Wins First-Ever Olympic Football Medal

The Olympic men’s football third place game between regional rivals Egypt and Morocco delivered a high intensity game as promised.

African Songs You Need to Hear This Week
Music
18 July 2025

African Songs You Need to Hear This Week

The best new African music tracks that came out this week featuring Victony, Lojay, Kabza De Small, Mlindo The Vocalist, and more.

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