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NEWSEvery 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 out our News page, with stories from across the regions.Africa witnessed historic political firsts, […]

Personalise the news andstay in the knowEmergencyBackstoryNewsletters中文新闻BERITA BAHASA INDONESIATOK PISINFind any issues using dark mode? Please let us knowToday in HistoryTopic:World PoliticsVladimir Putin has towered over politics in Russia since ascending to the country's top office. (Reuters: Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak)It is December 31, 1999. Savage Garden is dominating global music charts and rugby fans are celebrating […]

Darts Gary Anderson claimed a 4-1 win over Michael van Gerwen, with Gian van Veen and Luke Humphries winning their matches by the same score to progress; watch the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship on Thursday January 1 at 12.30pm and 7pm, live on Sky Sports DartsBy Ali Stafford at the Alexandra Palace Tuesday […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Braeden Cootes remembers a very different Keaton Verhoeff.The pair from just outside Edmonton crossed paths at rinks growing up. Cootes was a forward. Verhoeff suited up as a goaltender.Their careers would take off and both are now living a dream playing for Canada at the world junior hockey championship. Cootes remains a forward. […]

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