ENTERTAINMENT
Tems Performs at Obama Presidential Center Opening
The Nigerian Grammy winner was the only African artist on a star-studded lineup celebrating the opening of the Obama Presidential
Susan Mukami
June 22, 2026
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Susan Mukami
ENTERTAINMENT
Tems to Perform at 2026 BET Awards as African Artists Dominate Global Music Spotlight
Los Angeles, United States (Running Africa) — Nigerian superstar Tems is set to perform at the 2026 BET Awards, further
Susan Mukami
June 22, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
Morocco Captain Achraf Hakimi to Face Trial in France Over 2023 Rape Allegation
A French appeals court upheld a decision to send the case to trial, more than three years after a woman
Susan Mukami
June 22, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
Netflix’s The Polygamist Ignites Africa-Wide Debate on Marriage, Masculinity, and Modern Relationships
Johannesburg, South Africa (Running Africa) — Netflix’s hit South African drama The Polygamist has become one of the continent’s most
Susan Mukami
June 21, 2026
Art
Meet 5 African Authors Redefining Modern Storytelling
Across the continent and throughout the diaspora, a new generation of writers is telling stories that feel bold, intimate, and
Susan Mukami
June 20, 2026
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French Journalists Use FIFA World Cup Platform to Demand Release of Imprisoned Reporter in Algeria
French journalists covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup have launched a series of protests in support of imprisoned sports reporter
Susan Mukami
June 16, 2026
Art
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Accuses Lagos Hospital of Obstructing Probe Into Son’s Death
The author has gone public with allegations of negligence, months after the death of her 21-month-old son. Lagos, Nigeria (Running
Susan Mukami
June 16, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
FIFA Pays Omar Artan Full World Cup Fee After US Entry Denial
Artan will receive his full remuneration despite not officiating a single match. FIFA has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan
Susan Mukami
June 16, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Becomes Africa’s First Abbott World Marathon Major
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon joins Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York and Sydney on marathon running’s biggest stage.
Susan Mukami
June 16, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
UEFA Hands Somali Referee Omar Artan Super Cup Role After U.S. Denial Ends World Cup Dream
Artan will become the first African official to take charge of a major UEFA final. Somali referee Omar Artan has
Susan Mukami
June 12, 2026