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A photo collage of Mo Salah and Sadio Mané in action on the field. Salah wearing Egypt's red and white jersey, and Mané wearing Senegal's white jersey with yellow, green and red designs.

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The African Kings Who Ruled Football

Over the past 15 years, Egypt's Mo Salah and Senegal's Sadio Mané have stood as enduring symbols of African excellence on football’s biggest stages, with the trophies and records to show.

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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.

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What It’s like To … Work as a Tour Guide in the Grand Egyptian Museum

Ahead of the official opening of the world’s biggest archeological museum complex dedicated to one civilization, Ibrahim Morgan tells OkayAfrica about the wonders awaiting the world in Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum.

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The Intergenerational Influence of Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o

The great Kenyan author left behind one of the most iconic legacies in world literature. OkayAfrica explores why he’s an enduring man of letters and speaks to writers he influenced.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o sits at a table signing a book during a public event, with a banner behind him displaying “Weep Not, Child Book Signing by Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o” and a crowd of people gathered in the background.

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A Reading List: 10 Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Works You Should Know

A look at the novels, essays, and poems that made the late Kenyan writer one of the most influential literary and political voices of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Africa’s Next Serve: Angella Okutoyi Is Just Getting Started

Kenya’s rising tennis star is building her path to the pro tour while dreaming of a future for African talent.

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Nairobi City Thunder's BAL Debut Marks a New Era for Kenyan Basketball

After an undefeated season, the team steps onto Africa’s biggest basketball stage for the first time.

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Saheem Ali Brings Kenyan Coast Heat to Broadway in New Musical ‘Goddess’

The Kenyan-born theater director talks to OkayAfrica about turning the Myth of Marimba into a full-length musical set in Mombasa, navigating diaspora identity, and why African stories deserve center stage.

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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.

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More White South Africans Land in the U.S. as Refugees

While revoking visas, refusing to renew protected status, and potentially hitting African countries with travel restrictions, the acceptance of white South Africans as refugees is curious and disturbing.

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Presley Chweneyagae, Star of Oscar-Winning ‘Tsotsi,’ Passes Away at 40

The multi-award-winning actor shone in productions such as The River, Kalushi, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

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Here Are Four Questions Left Unanswered by the Trump-Ramaphosa Meeting

The much-publicized meeting between the U.S. and South African presidents is over, but what happens next for trade, tech and the future of U.S.-SA relations.

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From Golf Talk to a “Documentary” Screening: Inside President Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump’s White House Meeting

The U.S. president raised farm murders, played a controversial video featuring Julius Malema, and left the South African president visibly puzzled — here’s what unfolded behind the diplomatic smiles.

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Four Facts to Know About UEFA Champions League Winner Ousmane Dembélé

This year’s frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or award has strong familial roots in West Africa.

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What It’s Like To … Be An International Model From Nigeria

Ama Okolo discusses the journey and difficulties of breaking into the international modeling industry from Nigeria.

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Ivorian Opposition Leader Tidjane Thiam Resigns from Presidential Election Bid Amidst Dual Nationality Ruling

Thiam is the latest candidate to be barred from running in this year’s election, perhaps clearing the way for an easy fourth term win for President Alassane Ouattara.

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Op-Ed: Why Excitement for Ibrahim Traoré Should Be Tempered with Caution

Burkina Faso’s military ruler has grown popular with millions across the world, but junta leaders and revolutionaries haven’t always worked out well for Africans.

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DR Congo Repatriates Americans in Failed Coup Attempt Amidst Minerals-for-Security Deal Talks

It’s a symbolic gesture by DR Congo in hopes that it smoothens out an agreement with the U.S.

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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.

Over the past 15 years, Egypt's Mo Salah and Senegal's Sadio Mané have stood as enduring symbols of African excellence on football’s biggest stages, with the trophies and records to show.

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.

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.

Libya has nearly 100,000 registered migrants and asylum seekers, but no mechanisms to welcome and support them. Tariq Lamloum tells OkayAfrica about his fight for migrants’ rights and what that means for his own life.

Disclaimer: You might not be able to read this article without running to your local Egyptian restaurant immediately after.

Online, people express their outrage over the court’s decision to throw out the case and, thus, close another pathway that could have helped Sudan out of its current hell.

Ahead of the official opening of the world’s biggest archeological museum complex dedicated to one civilization, Ibrahim Morgan tells OkayAfrica about the wonders awaiting the world in Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum.

The celebration, which dates back to 2700 BC, carries a stench of tradition and communal celebration.

Playing in exile, Sudan's national team offers rare moments of unity for a country torn apart by conflict.

In her new podcast, the Sudanese American radio journalist shares the stories she grew up hearing in Sudan with a global audience.

Determined to finally end the war after two devastating years, Sudanese American activist Bayadir Mohamed-Osman has declared April 2025 to be Sudan Action Month. Here is how you can get involved.

As formal institutions weaken in the face of conflict, rural communities turn to centuries-old conflict resolution methods to maintain order.

The United Nations mission has called for restraint, as the country tilts closer to another civil war.

Despite this significant victory against RSF paramilitaries, the path to peace remains uncertain in a military conflict that's been devastating

The Emergency Response Rooms are getting international recognition for being a truly grassroots movement of humanitarian aid.

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

The African Union, European Union, and UN Security Council have all condemned the RSF’s signing of a founding charter, as Kenya’s facilitation of the event comes under scrutiny.

In two days that gripped the nation, Kenyans confronted power at home while chasing possibility abroad.

The Kenyan Olympian fell short of her goal, but says she's hopeful the barrier will be broken soon.

The former rapper turned assemblymember could become NYC’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor, shaking up the City’s political establishment.

As thousands return to the streets on the anniversary of the anti-government demonstrations, Gen Zs reflect on last year’s movement and what remains unresolved.

The Kenyan Olympian says she’s feeling strong ahead of her attempt to run a mile in under four minutes on June 26, 2025.

The shooting of a vendor during demonstrations over Albert Ojwang's death has reignited mass protests across Kenya, as young people continue to demand an end to police brutality and years of government impunity.

The blogger and teacher died while being held in police custody following a complaint by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.

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

Eliud Kipchoge’s sub-two-hour marathon run in 2019 remains a groundbreaking moment in global sports, and a powerful symbol of African excellence.

The great Kenyan author left behind one of the most iconic legacies in world literature. OkayAfrica explores why he’s an enduring man of letters and speaks to writers he influenced.

A look at the novels, essays, and poems that made the late Kenyan writer one of the most influential literary and political voices of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Kenya’s rising tennis star is building her path to the pro tour while dreaming of a future for African talent.

As Dr. Kizza Besigye returns to court this week on treason charges, the high-profile case of Uganda’s main opposition leader raises questions about Uganda’s political future ahead of the 2026 elections.

After an undefeated season, the team steps onto Africa’s biggest basketball stage for the first time.

Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Paul Kagame were in good spirits at a panel during the Africa CEO Forum, easing speculations of tense relations between the two.

Women cricketers across the continent are creating new pathways to leadership, income, and global visibility.

The Kenyan-born theater director talks to OkayAfrica about turning the Myth of Marimba into a full-length musical set in Mombasa, navigating diaspora identity, and why African stories deserve center stage.

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

Young refugees are using spoken word poetry to reclaim hope and inspire resilience.

South Africa’s economic hub has cycled through nine mayors since 2016, leaving residents without power, water, and hope as politics trump service delivery.

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

The EFF says neither its commander-in-chief, Julius Malema, nor the party “will trade its revolutionary beliefs for a visa.”

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

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.

The acclaimed photographer and founder of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, who documented the realities of apartheid, leaves behind a legacy of cultural activism and community upliftment.

While revoking visas, refusing to renew protected status, and potentially hitting African countries with travel restrictions, the acceptance of white South Africans as refugees is curious and disturbing.

The multi-award-winning actor shone in productions such as The River, Kalushi, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

The much-publicized meeting between the U.S. and South African presidents is over, but what happens next for trade, tech and the future of U.S.-SA relations.

The U.S. president raised farm murders, played a controversial video featuring Julius Malema, and left the South African president visibly puzzled — here’s what unfolded behind the diplomatic smiles.

The South African president will seek to recalibrate the country’s relationship with the U.S., which has deteriorated since President Donald Trump reentered office.

OkayAfrica speaks to Zimbabweans from various walks of life to understand what independence means for them in 2025.

The continent's first AI factory could democratize computing resources and challenge Western dominance in technology.

A determined 82-year-old activist and her community fought to reopen the Johannesburg City Library after five years of closure.

With Coachella kicking off today, Tyla and fellow African artists Amaarae, Rema, and others transform the desert into a showcase of the continent's musical diversity.

As demonstrations spread across South Africa, community voices question school safety and demand that gender-based violence be declared a national disaster.

Citizens refuse to be pawns in the factional Zanu-PF power struggle as Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks extended rule.

Now in his second nonconsecutive term, the West African leader is heading a proactive and highly responsive administration that’s winning over many citizens.

His two large-scale works for the global sportswear giant explore resilience and community, marking a personal and professional milestone for the U.S.-born creative.

Starting this August, the Nigerian Artist's new program seeks to make the music industry more inclusive for women.

Protesters have taken to the streets and online, calling for the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbé, who has been in power since 2005.

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.

Back in March, Nigerian authorities tried to silence Rita Ushie's critique of the country’s failing government, but thousands of citizens responded by amplifying her message.

As Nigeria’s music industry grows into a global powerhouse, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa is one of the lawyers helping to ensure that the creatives behind the hits, especially songwriters and producers, are legally protected and properly recognized.

The Royal College of Art-trained designer, researcher, and educator is curating a space that considers how historical intelligence can inform future African design.

This year’s frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or award has strong familial roots in West Africa.

Ama Okolo discusses the journey and difficulties of breaking into the international modeling industry from Nigeria.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is currently serving a 6-month suspension, during which her security detail has been withdrawn.

As the new season of Afrobeats Intelligence – presented by OkayAfrica – unfolds, here are some essential episodes to check out from its earlier archive.

Nottingham Forest expect the striker to make a full recovery after an operation for a ruptured intestine.

Thiam is the latest candidate to be barred from running in this year’s election, perhaps clearing the way for an easy fourth term win for President Alassane Ouattara.

With a new book and restaurant, the Ghanaian American chef is proving that African cuisine belongs in the mainstream culinary conversation.

Burkina Faso’s military ruler has grown popular with millions across the world, but junta leaders and revolutionaries haven’t always worked out well for Africans.

From Ibadan to Dakar, Ebaide Udoh is chasing a world record on two wheels — and showing what’s possible for African women along the way.

The West African country’s ruling party controls both legislative houses with an overwhelming majority, paving the way for the former long-term president to indefinitely hold on to executive power.

Donald Trump’s emphasis on economic gains over achieving true justice plays into the history of Congo as a country consistently pillaged by external forces for its abundance of natural minerals.

The Congolese designer and former Project Runway contestant is creating social impact through resourcefulness, resilience, and pieces inspired by her African heritage.