Uganda: Ugandan-Born Zohran Mamdani Tops Race for New York City Mayor
[Nile Post] Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old son of renowned Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani and celebrated filmmaker Mira Nair, has stunned the US political establishment after pulling ahead in New York City’s mayoral Democratic primary.
Tunisia: Opening of 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) welcomed the guests of the 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival at the Roman Theatre of Carthage on the evening of Monday, June 23.
Nigeria: HBO Documentary Traces Wizkid’s Rise to Global Stardom
[Leadership] Nigerian singer and songwriter WizKid is the subject of a new HBO documentary titled WizKid: Long Live Lagos, now available on the platform’s streaming service.
Ghana: African-American Association Marks Juneteenth in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] The African-American Association of Ghana (AAAG), in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), on Saturday held its Juneteenth festival in Ghana to commemorate the freedom of enslaved Africans in the United States of America.
Tanzania: K-Pop Gala Rocks Dar With Electrifying Rhythm
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE electrifying rhythms of the global K-pop Festival rocked the Little Theatre in Dar es Salaam over the weekend, as dozens of Tanzanian youths took to the stage to showcase their talents in singing and dancing during a c…
South Africa/Algeria: All of Africa Today – June 23, 2025
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Ghana: Kwame Akoto-Bamfo – the Ghanaian Artist Using Work About Slavery to Find Justice and Healing
[The Conversation Africa] Thousands of sculpted heads – captive African men, women, and children – meticulously created by the artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, emerge from the soil at the Nkyinkyim Museum, as a sacred gathering of ancestors. Together, they fo…
Senegal: TikTok’s Khaby Lame Detained in Las Vegas for Overstaying U.S. Visa
[New Times] The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has clarified what happened to internet personality Khabane “Khaby” Lame after rumors of his arrest went viral over the weekend.
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Rapper Aand Influencer Joins WFP DR Congo Family As Champion For Nutrition
[WFP] KINSHASA — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announces its partnership with rising Congolese music star Sista Becky (Rebecca Kalonji) as a High-Level Supporter, advocating for nutrition and healthy eating in the Democratic Republic o…
Liberia: Liberian Afrobeat Star Jzyno Rallies Nation Behind UN Security Council Bid
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Popular Liberian Afrobeat singer Jonathan Lee, widely known as JZyNo, has issued a passionate call for national unity as Liberia prepares for one of the most significant moments in its diplomatic history — its bid for a n…