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19 September 2024
Former Guinean Military Leader to Serve Life Sentence for Brutal Massacre Following Recapture
Claude Pivi was broken out of jail in a raid allegedly led by his son during the landmark trial of his role in the 2009 massacre.
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18 June 2024
Seven Things to Know About DJ Cuppy
Get to know DJ Cuppy in this exclusive with OkayAfrica, as she takes us into her world including music and philanthropy, her academic journey, and upcoming projects.
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16 October 2023
Over 4,000 Ghanaians Forced to Abandon Homes Amid Devastating Flood
Thousands evacuate homes in Ghana's Southeast as Akosombo Dam overflows.
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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.
Music
28 April 2023
Coachella Artists Join With UN Officials in Fight Against Global Hunger
An event held during Coachella's opening weekend provided the opportunity for the U.N. representatives to discuss artists' roles in promoting sustainable food systems and combating climate-induced global hunger.
News
04 October 2021
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Sworn in For 5 More Years
The news comes as the PM says the almost year-long conflict in Tigray, "has made us pay a heavy price."
News
30 September 2021
Ethiopian Crisis is "A Stain On Our Conscience" Says UN Official
The choice words were used to describe the global reaction to the famine-ridden East African country.
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14 November 2018
The UN Has Lifted Its Sanction on Eritrea After Nine Years
Members voted unanimously on Wednesday to remove a nine year sanction—removing a trade embargo and travel ban.
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26 August 2016
You Can Always Count on Adichie to Keep it 100 About the World’s Refugee Crisis
Watch the Americanah' and 'Half of a Yellow Sun' author address the United Nations for World Humanitarian day in NYC.
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21 August 2014
Humans Of New York In The DRC
See photos from Humans of New York photographer Brandon Stanton's Kinshasa portrait series for his 50-day United Nations World Tour.
Arts + Culture
20 September 2013
Interview: Nigerian Activist Japheth Omojuwa
In the lead-up to the September 23rd panel on Millennial Factivism at the UN, OKA spoke with Nigerian activist Japheth Omojuwa.
Music
30 November 2012
A Lesson From 50 Cent's Bowels
Watch 50 cent's new music video for the, rather problematic, track "United Nations."
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