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SABC crisis: South Africa needs its public broadcaster – but who is going to fund it?

Here we are again.

The Conversation

Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event

For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory moment

The Independent UK

'Amtrak Joe' Biden uses his visit to Angola to promote a major African rail project

President Joe Biden is finding ways to celebrate trains in the waning days of his presidency thousands of miles from home

The Independent UK

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President Biden's Africa Visit Overshadowed By Trump's Global Engagement

Biden's Africa visit and Trump's global engagements highlight contrasting foreign policy approaches of the two administrations.

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African migrants can drive growth in their home countries – but three barriers stand in the way

The idea that migration is closely linked to development has long been pervasive on the African continent.

The Conversation

Senate Confirms Lt. Gen. Donahue To Lead US Army Forces

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, known for Kabul withdrawal photo, confirmed to lead US Army forces in Europe and Africa after Senate approval.

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South Africa Assumes G20 Presidency, Prepares For Trump Administration

South Africa assumes G20 presidency, focusing on climate change and international cooperation amidst Trump's policies. President Ramaphosa aims to highligh...

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Sadiq Khan reveals plan to become first London mayor to make trade visit to Africa

Mr Khan has already made 18 foreign trips since becoming mayor

Evening Standard

South Africa’s poverty relief grant should be increased rather than paid to be more people – economists explain why

South Africa’s unemployment rate stands at a staggering 33.5%, one of the highest in the world. Coupled with an alarming poverty rate – where more than half of the population lives on less than R1,558 (about US$88) a month – the socioeconomic landscape is dire.

The Conversation

Biden Kicks Off Two-day Angola Visit

US President Joe Biden is in Angola on Tuesday for the first and only visit to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency, which is focused on a major infrastructure project that is a counterpoint to China's investments.

International Business Times

Thousands cheer Biden's arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit

President Joe Biden has arrived for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa to the cheers of thousands in Angola

The Independent UK

Biden lands in Africa, but US foreign policy now runs through Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate - Roll Call

President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday, but it's Donald Trump who is now increasingly shaping American foreign policy.

Roll Call

Biden visits Angola to keep railway project and American interests on track

US President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday, delivering on a promise to make an official trip to Africa before leaving office. The journey, likely his last one overseas as president, centres on an ambitious railway project aimed at challenging China's grip on central Africa's mineral exports.

Radio France Internationale

Troubled Teen Tricked by Parents into Going to Africa, 'Abandoned' at Boarding School: Lawsuit

A 13-year-old boy has taken legal action against his parents, who he says tricked him into going to Africa and later abandoned him at a boarding school.

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Biden in Angola: What’s behind the last-ditch Africa trip?

It’s a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won’t be easy.

The Conversation

‘Forever chemicals’ are polluting African waters: Lake Victoria, South Africa’s Vaal and Kenya’s Nairobi rivers are hotspots

Every week seems to bring a new report about where “forever chemicals” have been found: in soil, drinking water, our bodies and marine animals. Their proper scientific name is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But they’re more commonly called “forever chemicals” because, once they’re in an environment, they almost never…

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President Biden To Visit Angola To Strengthen US-Africa Relations

President Biden's visit to Angola highlights US investment in Africa to counter China's influence, strengthening partnerships.

International Business Times

With Angola Trip, Biden Fulfills His Promise To Visit Sub-Saharan Africa

Outgoing US President Joe Biden is headed to the southern African country of Angola this week, fulfilling a key promise in a bid to shore up ties with the continent.

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The Conversation

960 million dirty diapers are a big waste problem – what can be done with them

The use of disposable diapers (nappies) is growing in African countries. The disposable diaper undoubtedly makes it easier for many parents to work or spend time on other things, including their own and their child’s wellbeing.

Radio France Internationale

Benin to give nationality to descendants of those deported as slaves

In Benin, the government has voted through a law offering nationality to "people with an African ancestor deported as part of the slave trade", with applications due to open in December.

Dynamite News

Scindia congratulates Raghuvanshi for scaling Africa's highest peak

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Saturday congratulated Muskan Raghuvanshi, on becoming the youngest mountaineer of Madhya Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Band Aid 40 fails to reach UK Top 40 in opening week

All-star version of Do They Know It’s Christmas?, spliced together from previous versions, falls short of the No 1 success of those earlier hits

The Independent UK

The stunning African winter beach holiday with new direct flights from London

The Gatwick and Freetown route launches in December, and Sarah Marshall shares why you should make the trip this winter

The Conversation

Africa’s making progress against HIV, but donor funds are drying up – what must change

Remarkable progress has been made against the HIV epidemic in the last two decades.

The Conversation

Presidential term limits help protect democracy – long ones can be dangerous

The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect democracy and ensure democratic competition. In recent years, however, many African presidents have attempted to amend constitutions to pursue extended mandates. For example, in Kenya, a motion was tabled before the senate in September 2024 to extend the presidential term limit…

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