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AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

May 16–23, 2024.

The Independent UK

Why Africa’s deadly cholera crisis is worse than ever

Nearly 350,000 cases have been reported in the past four years, with 6,000 lives lost

The Independent UK

Biden Woos Kenya's Ruto With Major Ally Status On State Visit

A diplomatic upgrade and a surprise appearance by Barack Obama: US President Joe Biden pulled out the stops as he hosted Kenyan counterpart William Ruto for a lavish state visit aimed at competing with Russia and China for influence in Africa.

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Family of American caught up in Congo failed coup says their son went to Africa on vacation

The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo says their son was in Africa on vacation with family friends and had not previously engaged in political activism

The Independent UK

President Biden Slams GOP For Border Bill Failure

Border security bill fails in Congress, Biden criticizes Democrats, designates Kenya as major ally to counter China's influence in Africa.

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Kenyan President Warns Debt Clouds Africa Climate Potential

Africa's vast potential in the global fight against climate change is at risk due to the heavy burden of debt and lack of international investment, Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday.

International Business Times

In South Africa, a community struggling for clean water reflects wider discontent ahead of election

The struggle starts early in the Hammanskraal area of South Africa as people queue some mornings to fill buckets with water from a tank provided by an aid agency

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President Biden And President Ruto Address Pressing Global Issues

President Biden and President Ruto discussed U.S. military presence in Africa, China's influence, and Kenya's role in aiding Haiti.

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President Biden To Designate Kenya As Major Non-NATO Ally

President Biden's state visit to Kenya aims to strengthen ties, counter China's influence, and promote economic cooperation in Africa.

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Biden welcomes Kenya’s Ruto with talk of business deals and 1,000 candles - Roll Call

President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto say they want to help developing countries climb out of their vast debts.

Roll Call

Kenya's Strategic Importance In U.S. Foreign Relations

Kenya's state visit by an African leader underscores U.S. efforts to strengthen ties in Africa for economic cooperation amidst global power dynamics.

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Biden, Kenya's Ruto urge global leaders to ease debt for developing world

President Joe Biden is rolling out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto with the first state visit to the United States by an African leader in more than 15 years.

France 24

Biden To Visit Africa In February If Re-Elected

President Biden's potential visit to Africa underscores U.S. commitment to engaging with the continent and strengthening diplomatic ties.

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Kenya to become ‘major non-Nato ally’ to US as Biden rolls out red carpet for president William Ruto

Kenya is taking a leading role in the multinational force that is set to deploy to Haiti

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The Guardian - UK

Five of the best books about west African cities

Sex workers, private investigators and women unlucky in love are some of the characters that drive these vivid urban portraits

The Guardian - UK

Penguins in peril: why two bird charities are taking South Africa’s environment minister to court

Conservationists say Barbara Creecy has failed to implement vital changes to stop fishing around colonies amid fears African penguins could be extinct by 2035

Woman & Home

32 of the best places to go on safari for a bucket-list trip in the wild

From spotting the Big Five to safari parks closer to home, these are the best places to go on safari across the globe

The Conversation

A rare find in ancient Timorese mud may rewrite the history of human settlement in Australasia

Humans arrived in Australia at least 65,000 years ago, according to archaeological evidence. These pioneers were part of an early wave of people travelling eastwards from Africa, through Eurasia, and ultimately into Australia and New Guinea.

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Salon

The link between cooking and climate

"The lack of access to these "clean cooking" technologies is responsible for 3.7 million premature deaths annually"

The Conversation

If Earth gets sick, so do you

A hotter world is likely to be a sicker world.

International Business Times

Biden Hosts Kenyan Leader In State Visit

Kenyan President William Ruto meets President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday for the first state visit by an African leader in 15 years -- and at a time when the US faces geopolitical headwinds across the continent.

The Conversation

The mother of African dance at 80. Why Senegal’s Germaine Acogny is so influential

Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and interviewing her as part of my ongoing research into African contemporary dance.

The Conversation

The world is rushing to Africa to mine critical minerals like lithium – how the continent should deal with the demand

Global demand for critical minerals, particularly lithium, is growing rapidly to meet clean energy and de-carbonisation objectives.

The Conversation

Tanganyika and Zanzibar: Tanzania’s 60-year-old union may need a restructure

On 26 April 2024, Tanzania celebrated 60 years of the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar. The union, which created the present-day United Republic of Tanzania, stands out among the longest lasting political arrangements of its kind in Africa, and has shaped the country’s construction of national identity. Nicodemus Minde, who…

The Independent UK

Biden is honoring Kenya with state visit as the East African nation prepares to send police to Haiti

President Joe Biden is welcoming Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House to kick off a three-day state visit

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