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Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar, has died...
NAIROBI — Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running and was a top contender for gold...
Côte d’Ivoire rallies to beat Nigeria 2-1 and win Africa Cup of Nations
Sébastien Haller scored late to lead host nation Ivory Coast to a remarkable Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria...
How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations final in the United States
It will be hosts Ivory Coast versus Nigeria for the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, February 11. Nigeria beat South Africa in...
Your guide to Black History Month events in the Twin Cities
February is Black History Month and various institutions in the Twin Cities and around the state are hosting events to celebrate one of America’s...
Its Ivory Coast and Nigeria for Africa Cup of Nations final
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Sébastien Haller fired host nation Ivory Coast into an Africa Cup of Nations final against old foe Nigeria with a...
The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not
ABUJA, Nigeria — From an electrifying and colorful musical performance at the FIFA World Cup to a new Grammy Awards category, African music genres...
Grammy nominee Asake performs “Lonely At The Top” on Colbert
Just three days to the 2024 Grammys, which will be held on Sunday, Feb. 4, Nigerian singer and songwriter, Asake, was the featured musical...
What you need to know about the origins of Black History Month
This article by former AP reporter Jesse J. Holland was originally published on Feb. 2, 2017.
Black History Month is considered one of the nation’s...
An auction of Nelson Mandela’s possessions is suspended as South Africa fights to keep...
JOHANNESBURG — The planned auction of dozens of artifacts belonging to Nelson Mandela has been suspended pending a court application to completely halt it,...
Two African films receive 2024 Oscar nominations for best documentary feature film
Nominations for this year’s Oscars were announced Tuesday and two African films made it past the shortlist stage and received formal nominations. Both films...
Local nonprofit building next generation of African women leaders
In January of 2023, Minnesotans watched as three Black women were sworn into the state senate for the first time in history. As the...