What is behind the wave of killings in central Nigeria?
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu orders security officials to bring an end to the killings.
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South Africa's firebrand MP banned from entering UK
Opposition MP Julius Malema is “non-conducive to the public good”, the Home Office says.
What It’s Like To … Be An International Music Lawyer In Nigeria
In the 2000s, when Akinyemi Ayinoluwa began pursuing a career in music, the industry was difficult to get into. The democratized opportunities available to music…
Today in Africa — June 18, 2025: Sundowns Score First African Win at Club World Cup, Belgium Seeks to Try 92-Year-Old Over Lumumba Killing, Stilfontein Miner Says Trapped Workers Ate Human Flesh
Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent…
Burna Boy Announces North American Tour in Support of Upcoming Album
Burna Boy’s eighth studio album is right around the corner. After months of build-up and four singles, No Sign of Weakness is scheduled for release…
Police Brutality Continues to Play a Central Role as Kenyans Demand Better Governance
Kenyans are calling for the prosecution of the police officers responsible for the shooting of a vendor during protests held on Tuesday, June 17, at…
Joey Akan: Afrobeats’ Original Critic, Storyteller and Troublemaker
When Joey Akan wrote his debut article for OkayAfrica in 2018, the premise of the piece was simple: to cover J. Cole’s first concert in…
Kenya’s first female rugby chairperson takes over reins, vows reform
Read < 1 minute The first female chairperson of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), Harriet Okwach, unveiled her vision for the sport on Wednesday in…
Trump administration considers travel ban targeting 36 nations, including 25 in Africa
Read 2 minutes The United States administration under President Donald Trump is considering expanding its travel ban to include 36 additional countries, with 25 in…
FIFA Club World Cup: Will Africa break the glass ceiling?
Read 5 minutes Since the inception of the FIFA Club World Cup, African teams have battled giants from Europe and South America, but have repeatedly…