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First UN ship to carry Ukraine grain for Africa prepares to leave

Yuzhne (Ukraine) (AFP) - The first UN-chartered vessel set to transport grain from Ukraine under a deal to relieve a…

AFP

Yes, Africa's informal sector has problems, but the answer isn't to marginalise it

African leaders are increasingly aspiring to “modernise” their cities. That is to make them “globally competitive” and “smart”. The hope…

The Conversation

UN-Chartered Ship in Ukraine Readying for Journey to Africa

The United Nations-chartered ship MV Brave Commander will depart Ukraine for Africa in coming days after it finishes loading more…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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U.N.-chartered ship in Ukraine readying for journey to Africa

The United Nations-chartered ship Brave Commander will depart Ukraine for Africa in coming days after it finishes loading more than…

Reuters

‘It’s like nowhere I’ve ever seen’ – my bucket-list safari in breathtaking Kenya

Watching The Lion King as a young boy, I longed to see Africa, and now I was just three feet…

Irish Independent

The Guardian view on the US in Africa: a better tone, but what next?

Editorial: Though the secretary of state struck the right note on his three-nation tour, it will take more than rhetoric…

The Guardian - UK

Canada seeks to boost foreign aid for food security - minister

An international food crisis exacerbated by the Ukraine war has spurred Canada to boost an over $6 billion annual foreign…

Reuters

Not yet uhuru: the African Union has had a few successes but remains weak

The African Union (AU) was born in the South African port city of Durban in 2002. Under its first chair,Thabo…

The Conversation

Africa Super League: What we know and don't know

Johannesburg (AFP) - The Africa Super League was launched in Tanzania this week amid much fanfare, with huge prize money…

AFP

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Africa CDC in 'advanced' talks to obtain monkeypox vaccines

Africa’s public health agency says the continent of 1.3 billion people still does not have a single dose of the…

The Independent UK

'No one can stop them': African migrants aim for Spain's Canary Islands

Standing in a cemetery of abandoned boats, Mohamed Fane picks a West African franc off the floor and shudders at…

Reuters

Blinken in Rwanda to discuss Congo tensions, human rights

U_S_ Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Rwanda, the last stop on his three-nation tour of Africa, where he…

The Independent UK

Congo tests boundaries of democracy, climate action during Blinken visit

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — America’s top diplomat on Wednesday was hoping to showcase the potential for democracy and…

Los Angeles Times

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EXPLAINER: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox

The Independent UK

‘Made in India’stone tools existed 2.47 lakh years ago!

1/10 - Our assumption about modern humans is about to be challenged 2/10 - It was argued that modern humans…

The Times of India

The devil went down to Gambia! The surprising history of African country music

When a Zimbabwean Twitter account posted images of wedding guests moonwalking to Kenny Rogers, many were surprised. But the ties…

The Guardian - UK

CAF launches new Super League to boost clubs

Nairobi (AFP) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday launched a new lucrative $100 million Super League aimed…

AFP

Why monkeypox outbreak is a public health emergency? WHO chief lists 2 crucial reasons

Until this year, little was known or understood of monkeypox virus outside Africa, and received scant attention or investment.

Livemint

Man with tropical jungle in garden stores GALLONS of rainwater in face of drought

Despite being only 65ft long and 35ft wide, Mike's garden is packed with extraordinary and exotic species native to South…

Daily Mirror

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Red Sea Fund to Support 23 Movies

Twenty-three out of 300 movies have won the contest of the Red Sea Fund. The Red Sea International Film Festival…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken arrives in DR Congo on 2nd leg of African tour

Kinshasa (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in DR Congo on Tuesday for a one-day visit expected…

AFP

Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges

Marine Gen. Michael Langley took over as the top U.S. commander for Africa Tuesday, heading U.S. military operations on a…

The Independent UK

Blinken meets South Africa leader Ramaphosa, heads to Congo

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa before embarking on a flight to Congo…

The Independent UK

Is there really a paradigm shift in US/Africa relations? Why the answer seems to be yes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s whirlwind visit to three African countries is the second in less than 12 months.

The Conversation

Washington wants to address anti-west sentiment in Africa: Blinken is doing his bit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to three African countries this week is another sign of the Joe Biden…

The Conversation