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21 May 2025
Today in Africa: Tanzania Limits X Access, Uganda Restores Military Trials, DR Congo Sentences Ex-PM
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14 May 2025
South African President Calls Afrikaner Refugees ‘Cowards’ Amidst Mixed Reaction to the U.S. Accepting White South Africans
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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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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21 April 2025
The Hard-Fought Independence That Has Yet to Bring Peace
In 2011, South Sudanese overwhelmingly voted in favor of seceding from Sudan. OkayAfrica looks back at the journey to independence, and the years, and wars, since.
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27 March 2025
South Sudan’s Co-Ruling Party Signals End of Peace Deal with Arrest of First Vice President
The United Nations mission has called for restraint, as the country tilts closer to another civil war.
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.
Film + TV
24 February 2025
‘Khartoum’ Wins Peace Film Prize at 75th Berlinale, Receiving Recognition for Its Political Urgency and Poetry
In this groundbreaking documentary, a civil servant, a tea lady, a resistance committee volunteer, and two street boys from Sudan’s war-torn capital share their stories in search of freedom.
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04 February 2025
Emmanuel Jal Wants His People to Shower With Milk
From hip-hop to Afro-house, the former child soldier turned recording artist finds joyful ways to spread a message of peace and unity that is becoming ever more relevant.
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28 January 2025
South Sudan Lifts Social Media Ban
After graphic videos of South Sudanese civilians being killed sparked deadly retaliatory attacks, authorities ended a planned 30-day shutdown early.
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25 November 2024
“It’s a beautiful struggle" — Lessons From Sudanese Community Organizers
Community activists for Sudanese liberation say addressing feelings of guilt and shame can pave the way for stronger collective action.
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13 August 2024
Likikiri Collective Uses Storytelling to Safeguard South Sudanese Women’s Wisdoms
Through songs and Story Circles, South Sudanese women honor and discuss their cultures and traditions across time and space.
Sports
08 August 2024
New Short Film Chronicles South Sudan-Born Dominic Lobalu’s Olympic Gold Chase
‘To Chase a Dream’ captures the circumstances behind Dominic Lobalu’s race for Olympic gold — from adopting a new nationality to competing for the Athlete Refugee Team.
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