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Climate change reporting is not connecting with people and their real issues – what needs to be done about it

The annual United Nations Conference of the Parties global climate change meetings play a pivotal role in elevating climate conversations. They’re often accompanied by intense media coverage that raises awareness and engages the public. This visibility is crucial, as it brings discussions from distant, elite-driven events into local news.

The Conversation

UK blacklists mercenary groups in Africa in latest sanctions against Russia

‘Strikes at heart of Putin’s war machine’ also target people involved in Ukraine war and Salisbury nerve agent attack.

Al Jazeera

UK Sanctions Russia-backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps

The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.

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UK sanctions Russia-backed Wagner group successor Africa Corps

The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.

Radio France Internationale

Banks, Beaches And Boom Times: Four Facts About Mauritius

Mauritius, one of Africa's richest countries and a stable democracy in a sometimes volatile neighbourhood, is holding a legislative election on Sunday.

International Business Times

Prince William, in biodegradable sneakers, attends his Earthshot environment awards in South Africa

Prince William wore white biodegradable sneakers as he walked the “green carpet” at his Earthshot Prize environmental awards ceremony in South Africa

The Independent UK

UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa

British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of illness outside of Africa

The Independent UK

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‘It’s shocking no-one’s done this before’: the 13-hour gig digging up the African roots of global pop

With a marathon performance and album, the wildly ambitious Chromesthesia charts centuries of intercontinental music. Its creator explains why she’s asking big questions about the true owners of culture

The Guardian - UK

African Leaders Express Desire To Strengthen Ties With US

African leaders express support for President-elect Trump, hoping for stronger US relationships. Some African citizens believe in Trump's ability to make r...

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Nigeria’s army chief, who led the country through one of Africa's longest conflicts, dies at 56

Nigeria’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamic extremists in the West African nation’s hard-hit northeast, has died after an illness

The Independent UK

Food security in Africa: managing water will be vital in a rapidly growing region

Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region’s urban population is growing even faster: it was at 533 million in 2023, a 3.85% increase from 2022.

The Conversation

Mauritius’ social media shutdown: a worrying sign that civil rights are slipping

Mauritius’ communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The decision was reversed a day later. Nevertheless, the move came as a surprise to many – Mauritius is often touted as a…

The Conversation

Prince William pledges support to African wildlife rangers

Prince William has underlined the importance of wildlife rangers in Africa.

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African Nation Rocked by Sex Scandal After Leaked Videos Show Top Official Sleeping with His Colleagues' Wives

A top Equatorial Guinean official is at the center of a sex scandal after videos of him with relatives and spouses of other government officials were uncovered

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Prince of Wales announces insurance for rangers who safeguard Africa’s wildlife

Before William spoke at the conference in Cape Town, he was briefed by his team about the death of Private Olara Jonathan.

Marie Claire

Prince William Wears a Sweet Tribute to His Kids During South Africa Visit

He's in his dad era.

The Conversation

African countries shouldn’t have to borrow money to fix climate damage they never caused – economist

As we approach the global annual climate change conference, COP29, the need for increased public finance from the global north to address climate adaptation in Africa has become more urgent than ever.

The Conversation

South Africa’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn: new bilingual education policy is a start

Language has always been used as a political football in South Africa. This can be traced back to the competing English and Dutch colonisers, from the 17th to the early 20th centuries, each group trying to assert linguistic as well as economic and social control.

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With little progress at Cop16 biodiversity summit, Africa demands more action

Home to diverse ecosystems like primary forests, peatlands and mangroves, Africa nevertheless faces severe biodiversity degradation. Despite the recent Cop16 conference in Colombia offering limited progress for protecting Africa's flora and fauna, analysts hope future efforts will address the continent's environmental concerns more effectively.

The Conversation

Africa’s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there’s still time to get things right – insights from experts

Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions.

The Independent UK

Prince William takes early-morning nature walk near South Africa's Table Mountain

Prince William has gone on an early-morning nature walk on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national park

Marie Claire

Prince William Emotionally Revisits Proposing to Princess Kate During South Africa Visit

"Africa has always held a special place in my heart."

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Roberts obituary

Other lives: Historian who specialised in the study of Africa, in particular Zambia

Evening Standard

Teenagers shout ‘tackle the prince’ as William joins them for touch rugby

The prince has begun a four-day visit to South Africa to promote his Earthshot Prize awards ceremony being hosted in Cape Town.

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Prince William celebrates young 'changemakers' on first South African engagement

Prince William has celebrated the "future changemakers" who will have a major "impact" on the world on his first engagement after arriving in South Africa.

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