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Unusual ancient elephant tracks had our team of fossil experts stumped – how we solved the mystery

Over the past 15 years, through our scientific study of tracks and traces, we have identified more than 350 fossil vertebrate tracksites from South Africa’s Cape south coast. Most are found in cemented sand dunes, called aeolianites, and all are from the Pleistocene Epoch, ranging in age from about 35,000…

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Ethiopia's Economic Woes: Sovereign Default Marks African First

Ethiopia, a land of rich history and vibrant culture, takes center stage as it becomes Africa's newest sovereign default, raising concerns for economic sta...

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Their lives were torn apart by war in Africa. A family hopes a new US program will help them reunite

A new program that allows groups of U.S. citizens to name the specific refugees they would like to sponsor to come to America is giving a family in Texas hope of a reunification

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4 must-read books from east Africa in 2023: from Tanzanian masters to Ugandan queens

East African literature continues to grow and reshape itself in exciting new ways – and 2023 was no exception. The world really did take notice of the region when Tanzanian-British author Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2021. Interest in Gurnah’s work continued last year when he…

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Year in review: top 10 architecture stories of 2023, selected by Wallpaper* architecture editor Ellie Stathaki

Stathaki presents her top 10 architecture stories of 2023, from a world-leading festival to lesser-known 20th-century architecture, contemporary transport hubs, museums and a pool to splash in

Wallpaper

The 10 biggest science stories of 2023 – chosen by scientists

From insight into our human ancestry and breakthroughs on the moon to a flourishing of AI and terrifying new developments in the climate, it was a year of scientific drama

The Guardian - UK

Last French troops leave Niger, ending decade of Sahel missions

The last French troops deployed in Niger left on Friday, an AFP journalist reported, marking an end to more than a decade of French anti-jihadist operations in west Africa's Sahel region.

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Hollywood's first major Black female superhero: how Wakanda Forever broke the mould

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever rewrote Hollywood’s script for superhero movies. English professor Diana Adesola Mafe was recently involved in an academic roundtable that offers a critical conversation about it and another film set in an African kingdom, The Woman King. She argues that Wakanda Forever is a breakthrough film. We…

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AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

Dec. 15-21, 2023

The Independent UK

Last French Troops To Bow Out Of Africa's Sahel

The last French troops are to withdraw from Niger on Friday, marking an end to more than a decade of French anti-jihadist operations in west Africa's Sahel region.

International Business Times

Russia's foreign minister tours North Africa as anger toward the West swells across the region

Russia is working to strengthen ties to North Africa and spread its narrative about Ukraine and Gaza as the United States’ popularity throughout the Arab World diminishes

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Young Kenyan ballet dancers stage early Christmas performance for their community

As the sun sets on the narrow streets of Africa's largest informal settlement, children hurry to change from daily clothes into pointe shoes and other ballet gear.

The Independent UK

Will Attacks on Commercial Shipping in the Red Sea Boost Global Inflation?

According to logistics firm Kuehne and Nagel, 103 container vessels are rerouting from the Red Sea around the southern cape of Africa to avoid attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Some companies are also looking at rail and air routes to avoid shipping through the Red Sea, which...

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Red Sea shipping attacks set to impact PC and electronics shipments across the world

Ships are re-routing via South Africa to avoid the Red Sea area of conflict, costing time and money.

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Could new malaria drug give babies a better chance of survival?

Trials are under way for a treatment for newborns and infants, who are often wrongly assumed to have immunity through their mothers

The Independent UK

Takeaways on AP's investigation into cocoa coming from a protected Nigerian rainforest

As the world’s demand for chocolate grows, farmers in Nigeria are moving into protected areas of a forest reserve that's home to endangered species like African forest elephants

The Independent UK

Cocoa grown illegally in a Nigerian rainforest heads to companies that supply major chocolate makers

As the world’s demand for chocolate grows, farmers in Nigeria are moving into protected areas of a forest reserve that’s home to endangered species like African forest elephants

The Hindu

Madagascar cave art hints at ancient connections between Africa and Asia

Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar. The author was part of a team that discovered and described these ancient treasures. The discoveries contained several surprises, including hints at some remarkable cultural connections. First, scenes depicted in some cases linked up fairly…

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Morocco's fabulous football year – what's behind their success on and off the field

In 2022 Morocco became the first African and Arab national football team to reach a Fifa World Cup men’s semi-final; and Wydad AC won the Africa Champions League. The good news continued in 2023 with the women’s team making history by reaching the final 16 at the World Cup and…

The Guardian - UK

French couple lose court case over rare African mask worth millions

Couple sold mask to dealer for €150 in 2021 before it was sold to unidentified buyer for €4.2m

Radio France Internationale

Sale of a rare Fang mask cleared by French court

A French elderly couple on has had its request to cancel the 4.2-million-euro sale of a rare African mask that they had let go for 150 euros thrown out, with the court calling their claim frivolous.

International Business Times

Controversial African Mask Sale Cleared By French Court

A French elderly couple on Tuesday saw its request to cancel the 4.2-million-eurosale of a rare African mask that they had let go for 150 euros thrown out, with the court calling their claim frivolous.

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LGBTQ+ Africans Seek Asylum Amidst Escalating Homophobic Laws

Investigating the surge of homophobic laws in Africa, this article explores ties between local politicians and US charity Family Watch International.

Al Jazeera

Coups, climate and cost of living: Key issues that shaped 2023 in Africa

It was a year full of high-stakes geopolitical drama and economic crises for Africa.

France 24

Global supply chain under threat amid Houthi attacks on vessels in Red Sea

On Monday, British oil giant BP and Taiwan's Evergreen became the latest companies to suspend transit in the Red Sea amid drone and missile attacks by Houthi rebels from Yemen. The firms join several of the world's biggest freight companies in avoiding the waterway, though which 12 percent of global…

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