Music
01 May 2025
The Best East African Songs Right Now
OkayAfrica rounds up the best new music to come out of Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania this April.
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News
10 April 2025
Tanzania’s Abigail Chams Is on the Brink of Superstardom
With her hit “Me Too” quickly climbing the charts, the Tanzanian singer talks to OkayAfrica about rewriting what it means to be a Tanzanian pop star today.
Film + TV
13 March 2025
'Children of Honey:' The Hadzabe Want the World to Know Who They Are
How a Tanzanian filmmaker's collaboration with the Hadzabe people is redefining impact-driven documentary at Geneva's prestigious human rights film festival.
Film + TV
06 February 2025
What to Watch in East Africa This February
This month’s streaming and film guide features exciting new releases from Kenya and Tanzania.
News
21 January 2025
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Case, Mobilizes Emergency Response
Over 300 contacts are under observation as President Hassan and WHO launch a coordinated response to contain the latest outbreak.
Film + TV
14 January 2025
What to Watch in East Africa This January
This month’s streaming and film guide features exciting new releases from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
News
13 January 2025
Is Kenya Enabling Foreign Governments to Carry Out Forcible Extradition?
The abduction and release of Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai spotlights Kenya’s role in cross-border crackdowns while also highlighting its domestic crisis of rising abductions.
News
11 December 2024
The Ultimate Guide to December in East Africa
As locals unwind and the diaspora returns, East Africa buzzes with energy. Here’s your guide to beaches, wildlife and city escapes this holiday season.
News
20 November 2024
As Dar-es-Salaam Reels From Fatal Building Collapse, A Warning for Africa’s Fast-Growing Cities
The Tanzanian tragedy that has killed 13 people exposes systemic flaws in construction oversight and urban planning, underscoring the risks of rapid urbanization and climate pressures.
News
23 September 2024
Opposition Leaders Arrested in Tanzania Over Protest Against Abductions and Killings
The main opposition party, Chadema, had announced a protest to demand investigations into alleged politically-motivated disappearances and killings.
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01 July 2024
The Best East African Songs of 2024 So Far
The best songs to come out of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and DR Congo this year so far.
News
14 May 2024
Internet Outage Across East Africa is a Reminder that Africa Needs More Cable Infrastructure
Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are dealing with reduced internet connection speeds due to cable cuts. It’s the third event of its kind in Africa over the last four months.
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