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Culture
Diaspora Eats: 7 African Restaurants in New York City That You Need to Try
News
The African News You Need to Know: Beer, Mutiny and Zambians at Cannes
Five stories you should be following if you care about what’s happening on the African continent.
News
6 Recent Times France Has Intervened in Africa
Here are six recent times that France has intervened on the African continent.
Op-Ed
It’s Time to Talk About Rape Culture in Côte d’Ivoire
Sexual harassment is rife on the streets of Abidjan, observes Aude Konan, and we must speak out against a culture that enables it.
#Okay100Women
Loza Maléombho’s Designs Shape an Untold Narrative of the African Continent
We catch up with Loza Maléombho, Ivorian designer and honoree in OkayAfrica’s 100 Women list, on the importance of cultural heritage.
Exclusives
OkayAfrica’s 100 Women
OkayAfrica’s 100 Women is our first annual look at the women making an impact on the African continent and in the diaspora. From the biggest names in culture to young up-and-comers, we’ve got ’em.
News
Ikea Enlists Distinguished Group of African Creatives To Design Its New Collection
The Swedish retail store has commissioned a renowned group of African creatives to design its 2019 flagship collection.
Film
Here Are 7 African Romance Films That Aren’t in English
These films depict beautiful, heartwarming African romances.
News
This East African Meets West African Love Story Will Have You in Tears
Even though his mother doesn’t approve, Lionel won’t let cultural differences tear him and his girlfriend, Mary, apart.
News
BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016 Nominees Revealed
Meet the nominees for the BBC African Footballer of the Year award 2016.
Culture
20 African Athletes Who Made History at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
African athletes thrilled and inspired us during the Rio 2016 games. We look back at our 20 favorite moments of the summer Olympics.
News
Cheick Sallah Cisse Wins Côte d’Ivoire’s First Olympic Gold Medal in an Epic Finish
The 22-year-old Taekwondo champion has captured his home country’s third medal overall.
Rio 2016
15 African Olympians You Should Be Following on Social Media
To mark the start of the Olympics, here are 15 African athletes you should keep an eye on this summer.