Trump says he will restrict federal funds for New York City if Mamdani wins 

United States Republican President Donald Trump says he will restrict federal funds for New York City if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the city’s mayoral elections, to be held on Tuesday. Trump said on his Truth Social platform on...

Africa Gas Forum 2026 Set to Illuminate Gas’s Emerging Role in the African Energy Transition

5 March 2026 | Cape Town International Convention Centre The 11th edition of the Africa Gas Forum will convene on 5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), alongside the well-established Africa Energy Indaba,...

Viral Infection Behind Death Of Delhi Zoo’s African Elephant, Post-Mortem Confirms

Last Updated:November 04, 2025, 07:47 IST Shankar, a 29-year-old African elephant at National Zoological Park Delhi, died from Encephalomyocarditis virus, raising concerns over biosecurity and rodent control at the zoo. Shankar, a 29-year-old...

Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign Mobilizes New York City’s South Asian Working Class

Democracy Now!’s Anjali Kamat reports on working-class South Asian support for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. South Asian voter turnout increased by 40% during the Democratic primary, contributing to Mamdani’s upset victory...

This Underrated Southern City Was Just Named the Most Affordable Tourist Destination in the U.S.

Not all vacations have to be, or should be, budget-busting, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The 10-day African safaris, the overwater bungalow honeymoons, and the multi-city European excursions are far from the only options you have when you’re...

Trump endorses Cuomo, threatens to cut funds for NYC if Mamdani wins

United States Republican President Donald Trump has urged his supporters to vote for former Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s mayoral race and threatened to restrict federal funds for the metropolis if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani...

Today in Africa — November 3, 2025: ICC Probes El Fasher Atrocities, Kenyans Dominate NYC Marathon as Hellen Obiri Sets New Record, Akinola Davies Jr.’s “My Father’s Shadow” Nets 12 British Independent Film Awards Noms

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

Cape Town prepares to dazzle at the Festive Lights Switch-On event

Cape Town is on the brink of its most anticipated occasion of the year, as the city prepares to dazzle with the annual Festive Lights Switch-On on Sunday, 30 November, Cape {town} Etc reports. This grand celebration promises a whirlwind of music,...

Ookla Ranks MTN Nigeria as the Fastest Network in West and Central Africa

Advertisements MTN Nigeria has emerged as the fastest mobile network in West and Central Africa, according to the latest Speedtest Intelligence data by Ookla, the global leader in internet performance metrics. The report, released under the...

Famine Spreads to Two More Areas in Sudan, Including City Subject To Militia Atrocities

Famine has spread to two new regions in Sudan, including a major city in the Darfur region where a militia has reportedly carried out mass killings and sent tens of thousands fleeing in the last week. El Fasher in western Darfur, and Kadugli in...

City clarifies Jazz festival payments

The City of Windhoek has confirmed that a total of N$726 000 was paid to all artists performing at the 2025 Windhoek Jazz Festival, dismissing claims that South African artist Kell... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

Your Guide To Exploring Longkloof In The City Bowl

The Longkloof Precinct sits in the suburb of Gardens, just off Kloof Street in Cape Town’s City Bowl. Once historic buildings that originally served industrial and educational purposes, the area has been transformed into a dynamic mixed-use hub...

SMU Honors Park Cities Leaders

SMU celebrated five outstanding alumni leaders at the university’s Distinguished Alumni Award presentation and dinner, including two familiar faces from the Park Cities community, Rev. Paul Rasmussen and Trevor Rees-Jones. The honorees were...

Western Sahara: Half a Century of Occupation and One Last Betrayal

Africa, Global Geopolitics, Global Governance, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Global Governance Ahmed Salem Lebsir, battalion chief and director of the Polisario Front Military School, stands beside an...

Traces of Oba’s Palace Found in Benin City

Artifacts recovered during Benin City palace excavations BENIN CITY, NIGERIA—According to a statement released by Antiquity, an international team of researchers is investigating the site of the palace of the Oba, or king of the Kingdom of Benin,...

‘More Than Meets The Eye’ Celebrates A Century Of African Art At Geneva’s Musée Rath

Yinka Shonibare, More Than Meets the Eye, Museum Rath, Geneva © Lee Sharrock © Lee Sharrock African and African diaspora art is having a long-overdue moment in the global spotlight. More than Meets the Eye, the ambitious exhibition currently on...

New York City’s Fashion Events, Launches And Openings In October 2025

Stacey Bendet at Alice + Olivia Madison Avenue DANIEL PAIK New York City is alive in the fall, and it isn’t just the colorful leaves in Central Park. The city is ablaze with fashion events and stylish soirees that bring the best in New York...

Italy’s Mattei plan: A new chapter in Africa’s development or a colonial echo?

The Mattei Plan represents Italy’s flagship initiative to reset relations with Africa through a model that blends development cooperation, trade and strategic diplomacy. Designed to enhance Italy’s role in Europe and Africa, the plan seeks to...

Lagos Police Declare Activist Omoyele Sowore Wanted Amid Alleged Plot to Disrupt City with Protests

In a significant escalation of tensions in Nigeria's commercial capital, the Lagos State Police Command has officially declared human rights activist and publisher of the online news platform Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, wanted. The...

Africa Sourcing Fashion Week Opens in Ethiopia

The 11th edition of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW), Africa’s largest garment, apparel and textile fashion exhibition, opened on Thursday at the newly inaugurated Addis Ababa International Convention Center in Ethiopia’s capital. Running...