Energy Flows Expose Africa’s Declining Animal Ecosystem

In an ambitious new study published in Nature, researchers have harnessed the power of energy flow metrics to expose alarming declines in animal-driven ecosystem functions across Africa. By tracking energetic consumption within animal communities,...

World Football: The Top 10 Highest-Paid African Players in 2025

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp According to figures and data from the specialist website Capology, TN Sport unveils the Top 10 highest-paid African footballers in 2025: 1 — Riyad...

Killer whales in the Gulf of California hunt great white sharks

Ocras in Gulf of California hunt great white sharks. Image: X In the waters of Mexico’s Gulf of California, an extraordinary natural drama has been unfolding - pods of orcas, known as killer whales, have been observed hunting juvenile great white...

Taste of Somalia’s Coast: Tuna and Pasta

Thanks to Somalia’s exposure to the ocean — it has the longest coastline in mainland Africa — seafood is an abundant resource. Topped with a rich, spiced tuna suugo (tomato sauce), this pasta dish is a staple in many Somali households, and comes...

Three Recently Chosen African Leaders

NFK Editors - October 29, 2025 Today, NewsForKids.net looks at recently chosen leaders in three African countries: In Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara was elected for the fourth time; in Cameroon, the world’s oldest president was re-elected; and in...

Weather alert: Heavy downpours, damaging winds and hail

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 5 November 2025. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned that parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal should brace for severe...

Suryakumar Yadav Seeks AB de Villiers' Help to Revive his ODI Career ahead of 2027 World Cup

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has sought AB de Villiers’ guidance to revive his ODI career. Despite his success in T20 cricket, Yadav has struggled in 50-over cricket and hopes to learn from de Villiers ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Team...

Ideal Conditions and Great Organising Result in Record Turnout at Sapphire Coast Marathon

The 2025 Sapphire Coast Marathon, held in Amanzimtoti on Sunday, 26 October, proved to be one of the biggest editions yet, attracting a record 2,011 entries across all race categories. Crossing the finish line first in the men’s marathon was Brino...

Addressing Africans’ Top Concerns Means Advancing Women’s Rights

From Kenya to Morocco to Madagascar, waves of protest have erupted across Africa. Africans—and especially young Africans—have grown increasingly frustrated with a lack of economic opportunities. So, it is no surprise that when Afrobarometer, a...

How Russia is trying to attract African students

In 2025, Russia allocated more than 5,000 state-funded university spots for African students after receiving more than 40,000 applications. According to Russia's cultural diplomacy agency Rossotrudnichestvo, that's double the applications they...

Why does Africa keep re-electing its aging leaders?

Despite having the world’s youngest population, many African nations remain under the grip of elderly leaders, fueling unrest and highlighting the continent’s generational divide Africa is a continent of young people, yet it remains dominated by...

Injury to West Coast Fever star Sunday Aryang takes shine off Diamonds Constellation Cup triumph

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich believes a fifth Constellation Cup match could be a better way to decide a drawn series after a bittersweet victory for her Australian netballers. The world champions have the trans-Tasman trophy back in safe...

Today in Africa — October 29, 2025: Election Day Curfew Imposed in Tanzania, Former Sudanese MP Who Fed the Hungry Executed in El Fasher, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka’s U.S. Visa Revoked Over President Donald Trump Criticism

NEWS OkayAfrica has scoured the internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says his U.S. visa has been revoked due to his criticism of U. S. President Donald Trump. by Adekunle Ajayi/Getty...

With ‘terrifying’ trade in African hornbills, scientists call for increased protection

With an alarming rise in the international trade of African hornbills, wild populations are plummeting. As key seed dispersers, their demise also threatens the survival of the forests they inhabit. According to recent studies, the United States is...

Afrique Média: Burundi Marks 8th Anniversary of ICC Withdrawal; African Leaders Call for Sovereign Justice Mechanisms

BUJUMBURA, Burundi – October 27, 2025 – The Pan-African company Afrique Média today hosted a high-level event to commemorate the eighth anniversary of Burundi's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The event, held in Bujumbura,...

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara’s disputed fourth-term victory fuels refugee influx, testing West African Democracy

Côte d’Ivoire’s political stability has entered a critical post-election phase. President Alassane Ouattara's disputed fourth term—his third consecutive re-election victory since 2010—has solidified a profound crisis of democratic legitimacy...

World news in brief: funding cuts hamper development, human rights update in Belarus, Ebola and pox in Africa

Speaking in Geneva, she said the world was facing “a decline in respect for human rights and multilateralism”, with conflict, debt and a decline in development aid threatening to wipe out hard-won gains. The OECD, a 38-member economic cooperation...

Must-Hear Southern African Songs Right Now: October 2025 Edition

MUSIC For the music highlights from Southern Africa in October, OkayAfrica digs into alternative genres from Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, and beyond. Mandisi Dyantyis’ newly released third album expands his scope and demonstrates his love for...

ACBF underscores need for strong public sector leadership to drive Africa’s development

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has underscored the need to strengthen leadership training within the public sector in Africa stressing that leadership is a critical driver of the economy. Speaking during the graduation ceremony of...

Unlocking pension funds for critical infrastructure development

By Julius Karl D. FIEVE Ghana’s economic trajectory is promising, with steady growth averaging over 5% annually in recent years, driven by sectors like agriculture, services, and mining. Yet, this progress is hampered by a chronic infrastructure...