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    France's President Emmanuel Macron looks on during a Christmas dinner at the Air Base 188 "Colonel Massart" in Djibouti, as part of a two-day visit to Djibouti to celebrate Christmas with the French forces deployed in the country, on December 20, 2024.
    News
    08 January 2025

    French President Faces Criticism for Demanding Appreciation from African Countries

    President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of a lack of respect for Africans and African governments, for seeking appreciation despite dwindling French influence in the region.

    Military official wearing green beret and camouflage uniform signs documents at desk while four officials stand behind, with Malian flag and African artwork in background.
    News
    23 December 2024

    As Mali Purge Streets Of French Names, Locals Wonder If It’s A Priority

    The Malian military administration has renamed about 25 locations, including public institutions in a bid to shed itself of its French colonial history. However, some locals think this may render history incomplete.

    Yame sits in a chair at the OkayAfrica studio.
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    25 June 2024

    Yamê on His Sound, Success of “Bécane” and Filming the Music Video in Cameroon

    The French Cameroonian singer and rapper discusses his unique musical style and cultural heritage, highlighted in the vibrant music video for his global hit, “Bécane.”

    A screen grab captured from a video shows the soldiers who appeared on national TV to announce the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger, on July 27, 2023. Calling themselves the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CLSP), they read a coup statement in a video they shot and broadcast on state television ORTN.
    News Brief
    28 July 2023

    Soldiers Announce Coup in Niger, Remove President from Power

    Soldiers stage coup in Niger, toppling President Mohamed Bazoum and suspending institutions. Regional stability is at risk amidst ongoing insurgency and governance concerns.

    Colonel Assimi Goita speaks to the press at the Malian Ministry of Defence in Bamako, Mali, on August 19, 2020 after confirming his position as the president of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP).
    Popular
    26 July 2023

    Mali Adopts New Constitution, Replacing French as Official State Language

    In a historic move, Mali has replaced French as its official language in a new constitution, embracing local tongues amid growing anti-France sentiments and political climate.

    Interview: Bamao Yendé Is All Pulsating Emotion
    Music
    06 April 2021

    Interview: Bamao Yendé Is All Pulsating Emotion

    We talk to the Paris-based, Cameroonian-rooted artist about his rhythmic blend of kuduro, R&B, afrobeats and UK garage.

    Interview: Meet Heezy Lee, the Masked Producer Behind Your Favorite French Rap Hits
    Music
    07 January 2021

    Interview: Meet Heezy Lee, the Masked Producer Behind Your Favorite French Rap Hits

    We sat down with the masked sonic architect about his work with Niska, MHD, Booba, Aya Nakamura and many more.

    ​Lous and the Yakuza in Dilemme music video
    Music
    15 May 2020

    9 Francophone Singers You Should Be Listening To

    Featuring genre-breaking artists like Inna Modja, Awori, Lous and the Yakuza, Yseult and more. And, yes, they're all women.

    French Black Lives Matter activist Assa Traoré with an Afro and a "justice pour Adama" t-shirt.
    News
    05 May 2020

    Interview: Assa Traoré Still Wants Justice For Adama

    As police brutality in France intensifies under coronavirus restrictions, we talk to the leader of "Justice for Adama" about her campaign to protect Black communities and get justice for her brother's death.

    France Returns a 19th Century Sword Back to Senegal
    News
    18 November 2019

    France Returns a 19th Century Sword Back to Senegal

    The sword belonged to a Senegalese anti-colonial struggle fighter Omar Saidou Tall.

    Mulatu Astatke concert
    News
    20 September 2019

    Ethiopian Jazz Great Mulatu Astatke Given Prestigious French Award

    The 75-year-old musician was given the French Order of Arts and Letters in Addis Ababa yesterday

    Bringing African Artifacts Home
    Arts + Culture
    10 June 2019

    Bringing African Artifacts Home

    What would it take to finally return the looted treasures of the African continent to their rightful owners? We spoke with curator Niama Safia Sandy about the future of African art repatriation.

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