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01 May 2025
Op-Ed: As U.S. ‘America First’ Policies Threaten Africa, Who Stands up for Its Citizens?
Trump’s visa bans, aid cuts, and trade restrictions are closing doors for African countries and citizens.
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15 April 2025
The 15 Defining African Moments of the Last 15 Years
As OkayAfrica marks 15 years of telling Africa's stories, we've launched a minisite showcasing the defining African moments of the last decade and half.
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14 April 2025
The Football Tournament That Showed the World Africa Is Ready
Fifteen years ago, South Africa became the first African country to host the globe’s biggest sporting event – delivering an unforgettable FIFA World Cup, and spreading a love of vuvuzelas.
News
02 April 2025
Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' and Its Potential Impact on Africa
The American president is unveiling a list of tariffs that could disrupt global trade and inevitably affect African economies.
News
01 April 2025
The Shifting Reality for African Students in Donald Trump’s America
Amid increased crackdowns by the Trump Administration on college campuses, African students in the U.S. are facing detentions and travel fears.
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30 August 2024
New Research Outlines Pathways for Prosperity for Africa’s Booming Working Population
A growth in Sub-Saharan Africa’s workforce should encourage productivity, which could make the region a potential economic and political powerhouse.
Arts + Culture
21 November 2023
Maïmouna Elle is Romanticizing African Countries, One Instagram Post at a Time
The Senegalese videographer believes more African countries deserve to be seen in a glowing light.
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19 July 2023
Death Toll in Kenyan Cult Investigation Surpasses 400, Unveiling Grisly Practices of Starvation
As former taxi driver Paul Nthenge Mackenzie remains in custody, a disturbing case is unfolding during the police investigation into his Good News International Church.
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18 July 2023
Sub-Saharan Africa's Gaming Industry Projected to Surpass $1 Billion by 2024
An insightful report sheds light on the promising future of Sub-Saharan Africa's gaming market. The industry shows particularly strong growth in the area of mobile gaming.
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13 July 2023
Boomplay and TikTok Join Forces to Amplify African Music Through Cross-Promotion
The partnership of African-focused music streaming Boomplay and Tiktok seeks explore cross-promotion of trending content on both platforms.
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05 July 2023
South African Deputy President's Security Detail Will Face Assault Charges From Altercation
The security detail of the South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile was filmed beating a pair of unarmed motorists on the side of the highway. The Deputy President was not present, but the plain-clothed officers will be facing numerous charges.
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05 July 2023
Senegal's President Macky Sall Announces He Will Not Seek Third Term, Easing Tensions
President Macky Sall of Senegal announced that he would not be seeking a third term in office, honoring the country's pride in its historic record as a democratic role model in Africa.
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