Hannah Uguru

2 months ago | okayafrica.com | Hannah Uguru

Last Saturday, February 15, the ground suddenly gave way in an abandoned gold mine near Kéniéba, Mali. Dozens of informal miners — many of them women and children — were sifting through discarded earth in search of gold when the open pit caved in. By the time rescue efforts concluded that day, at least48 people had died, victims of Africa's vast and dangerous illegal mining industry.

2 months ago | okayafrica.com | Hannah Uguru

As he prepares to take office on March 15, 2025, Youssouf has outlined an ambitious vision for the African Union. In a recent interview with Human Village, he emphasized the need for Africa to strengthen its position in an increasingly polarized world. "We live in a world that is becoming polarized, and this polarization has names: BRICS, NATO, the European Union, the Indo-Pacific, and so on," he said.

2 months ago | okayafrica.com | Hannah Uguru

Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo stunned the athletics world yesterday, February 16, by smashing the world record for the half marathon at the Barcelona Half Marathon. Clocking in at 56:42, Kiplimo shaved 48 seconds off the previous record, which compatriot Joshua Cheptegei held. This new benchmark in road racing further cements his status as one of the most dominant distance runners of his generation. Reflecting on his performance, Kiplimo said, "I'm very excited about what I did today.

2 months ago | okayafrica.com | Hannah Uguru

Delcat Idengo (also spelled as "Delcat Idinco" and Delcat Idingo"), born Delphin Katembo Vinyasiki, was fatally shot on Thursday, Feb. 13, in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, while filming a music video. A Congolese musician and activist, he was known for his politically charged songs addressing corruption, armed conflict, and governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). His death has drawn significant attention to thegrowing insecurity in the region.

2 months ago | okayafrica.com | Hannah Uguru

Tyla attends the MTV 2024 Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. South African breakout star Tyla has joined forces with dancehall icon Sean Paul for a remix of her latest single, "PUSH 2 START." The reimagined track blends Tyla's signature popiano vibes with Sean Paul's unmistakable dancehall energy, adding a fresh twist to the already popular hit. The official remix is available to watch on VEVO via YouTube. The original "PUSH 2 START" was released on Oct.