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Thousands protested in Paris Sunday following the death of El Hacen Diarra, a 35-year-old Mauritanian immigrant worker, while in police custody. Demonstrators voiced concerns about police violence and alleged racism. The Death of El Hacen Diarra El Hacen Diarra was arrested on January 14 near a shelter in northeast Paris. Video footage shared on social […]
Four young engineers from Nairobi were recognized for their innovative solutions at the Red, White and Build Hackathon, a competition supported by the United States. The event aimed to foster practical and scalable technology solutions within Kenya. Competition Focus The hackathon challenged teams to utilize US artificial intelligence tools to address key areas including agriculture […]
Kenya has begun a new phase in its HIV prevention strategy with the introduction of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The initiative, confirmed on February 17, 2026, marks Kenya as the first East African nation to implement this advanced prevention option. The rollout is a collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the […]
Every week, OkayAfrica highlights top African music releases, including the latest Afrobeats and amapiano hits, through their “African Music You Need to Hear This Week” column. Here’s a roundup of new African music tracks and music videos. Kivumbi King – “Ituze” Rwanda’s Kivumbi King delivers a laidback track on “Ituze.” Rooted in the country’s rap […]
OkayAfrica shares news updates across the continent, covering culture, politics, and more. For more in-depth stories, visit their News page. WFP Warns Somalia Food Aid Could Stop by April Without New Funding The United Nations World Food Programme cautions that life-saving food and nutrition support in Somalia could be halted by April if new funding […]
The question of who ultimately bears the cost of tariffs has been a subject of debate. Recent analysis indicates that U.S. importers, rather than foreign producers or consumers, have primarily absorbed the additional customs duties imposed. Economic Analysis of Tariffs Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York observed that foreign producers have largely […]
Guinea-Bissau has historically played a significant role in international cocaine trafficking. During the mid-2000s, the country gained notoriety as a potential “narco state,” with instances of washed-up cocaine being used for construction and traffickers openly displaying wealth. Current Cocaine Market The cocaine market in Guinea-Bissau is currently experiencing a boom, reportedly more profitable than at […]
Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, recently emphasized the need for actionable, measurable impact in the development of Artificial Intelligence. His advocacy at the India AI Action Summit in New Delhi underscores Kenya’s commitment to shaping the future of AI, particularly for the Global South. As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms global economies, Ambassador […]
Phil Spencer is retiring as Microsoft Gaming CEO, and Sarah Bond is resigning from her position, marking a significant shift in leadership for Xbox. Asha Sharma, currently President of Microsoft’s CoreAI product, will take over as CEO. Leadership Changes at Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer, who joined Microsoft as an intern in 1988 and has been […]
A recent Supreme Court decision has limited the authority of the President to impose international tariffs. The ruling addresses the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in relation to tariffs initiated by former President Donald Trump. Impact on New Jersey Businesses Michele Siekerka, President and CEO of the New Jersey Business and […]