Politics often color or distort history, and it requires vigilance to set the record straight. Learning firsthand how colonialism resulted in the burying of important African stories, Senegalese filmmaker Moe Sow is on a mission to change the African narrative. OKAYAFRICA

For Kakuma, a large refugee settlement in Kenya, South African architect Sumayya Vally has designed a new wellness center. Collaborating with To.Org, a foundation that works to empower refugee communities, the new wellness center will become a hub for fitness, agricultural, education and cultural activities. DESIGN INDABA

At the recent Paris Fashion Week, South African fashion house Maxhosa debuted its Spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection. Showcasing the company’s signature knitwear, designer Laduma Ngxokolo incorporated masterful beadwork from his native Xhosa culture into designs meant to honor African traditions while creating fashion that is fresh and forward-thinking.  THE NEW

For the first Monday in May 2025, all eyes will be on African fashion. For the next iteration of the Met Gala, arguably the fashion world’s biggest night, the Met has partnered with African Fashion International to stage an exhibition called “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which will also set the

Growing up in the American South, Alexander Smalls always felt different, but he found a way to celebrate that difference through studying the details of the African diaspora and giving voice to it via restaurants and cookbooks. His latest book, The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs

The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has launched a new code of conduct and ethics for safari guides, aimed at elevating professional standards in the country’s booming tourism industry. The new guidelines cover seven key areas, including professionalism, environmental impact, and cultural sensitivity. They aim to enhance the quality

A challenge has been launched for global innovators to develop solutions that curb carbon emissions at regional airports in Africa. The aim is for emissions to be reduced by 20% through optimizing aircraft turnaround times. The challenge is aimed at achieving a one-fifth reduction in CO2 emissions. It also targets

Home to one of the most captivating wildlife and landscapes on the planet, Africa has no shortage of spectacular safaris and sprawling sandy stretches of land. A surge in interest in wildlife-watching and nature-based experiences is perhaps the reason behind hotels in South Africa gaining dominance. This year, recent Marrakech hit Riad Botanica was praised for its rooms and

The global average birthrate for twins is around 12 per 1,000 births, but in Igbo-Ora, a community in Nigeria’s southwest, that rate is about four times higher. Proudly celebrating the unusual abundance, the self-proclaimed twin capital of the world has held its annual festival. DW

Kruger National Park offers low fees to all SADC residents. This massive protected area provides some of the best prospects for Big Five sightings in Africa, as well as a wide range of accommodation alternatives, from basic camping to luxury lodges. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania is a popular