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A photo of Yinka Shonibare MBE with his work “End of Empire” at Turner Contemporary as part of the 14-18 NOW programme.

The African Countries Showing at the 2024 Venice Biennale

Arts + Culture
Promotional photo for “Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa-Boi Story.”

What To Watch in West Africa This Month

Film + TV
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The 10 Best West African Songs Right Now

Music
Photo courtesy of Ayra Starr's team.

Ayra Starr Drops Heartfelt Love Song "Rhythm & Blues”

Music
Ali Bongo Ondimba, the outgoing Gabonese president and candidate to succeed him in the presidential election on 26 August 2023, at his campaign rally in Ntoum (42 km from Libreville) on 20 August 2023.

Gabon Military Officers Announce Coup Attempt on National TV

News Brief
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.

Soldiers Announce Coup in Niger, Remove President from Power

News Brief
President Bola Tinubu arrives for the closing session of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, on June 23, 2023 in Paris.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Elected Chairman of ECOWAS

Politics
Fufu Is Having Its TikTok Moment, and the Kids Are Eating It Up

Fufu Is Having Its TikTok Moment, and the Kids Are Eating It Up

News