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Trophy hunters bring bodies of lions and bears to the UK – despite repeated pledges to ban imports

Exclusive: Permits were also given for hunting trophies of critically endangered black rhinos and cheetahs, Africa's most endangered big cat

The Independent UK

Wildfires devastating richer areas but fewer hectares burned globally – study

‘Megafires’ in California, Canada, South Korea and Europe in 2025, but changes to farming slowed spread in parts of Africa

The Guardian - UK

CGTN: China-Africa ties at 70: From shared struggles to a common dream of modernization

BEIJING, May 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the 70th anniversary of China-Africa relations. CGTN has published an article highlighting Africa's priority role in China's overall foreign policy, while tracing how the China-Africa partnership has been forged and strengthened over decades. The article also explores how deepening cooperation…

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As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture

The Independent UK

Ghanaian mother and child who arrived in US on valid visas to fly home after detainment, lawyers say

A pregnant woman from Ghana and her young son who spent more than a week in a windowless detention room at a Washington airport have been ordered deported and are flying back to Africa, her lawyers said Friday

The Independent UK

Which country has the most pyramids in the world? The answer is not Egypt

Most people, if asked which country has the most pyramids, would say Egypt without hesitation. The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most recognised structures in human history. The Egyptian pyramids draw millions of visitors every year, and the image of a pyramid is so closely associated with…

The Times of India

Why Africa – and the world – remain dangerously unprepared for the next pandemic

As the news spread about the outbreak of Ebola in mid-May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report about pandemics. The title was: A World on the Edge: Priorities for a Pandemic-Resilient Future.

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India's rice prices extend gains; Thai demand firms

Indian rice export prices rose due to strong demand and a stronger rupee, while Thai rice saw increased interest from the Philippines and Africa.

The Economic Times

No love for Arsenal? English fans divided ahead of Champions League final

What exactly is the issue with Arsenal? Here in France, we just assume that everyone in England is enamored with the storied team of Arsène Wenger, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira…and all the other greats all the way to the team’s present French defender William Saliba. Ahead of the Champions League…

France 24

Turtles finally have a place in the tree of life: X-ray study of South African fossils was a decider

The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic.

The Conversation

Rare Ebola Strain Border Panic Triggers Swift US Travel Bans Following Controversial Health Funding Cuts

The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, prompting the US and other countries to impose travel restrictions

International Business Times UK

Africa at the World Cup: 10 teams, local coaches and tactical depth usher in a new era

The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the Confederation of African Football (Caf).

The Conversation

Is Ebola Entering India? What You Must Know

One hospital quarantine in Bengaluru was enough to trigger fear across the country. After a woman returning from Uganda showed Ebola-like symptoms, panic spread rapidly online, with many wondering whether the deadly virus had finally reached India. Although her test later came back negative, the scare has pushed health authorities…

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Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned

Under an opaque $7.5 million deal with the Trump administration, Equatorial Guinea’s all-powerful president has turned a hotel owned by his family into a prison for asylum seekers deported from the United States

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The Economic Times

India sends emergency medical supplies for Ebola outbreak response in Congo

India has provided crucial pharmaceutical supplies to aid the fight against the Ebola outbreak in Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the donation's arrival in Uganda. These essential materials will be deployed to affected communities in eastern DR Congo. India's commitment to health security across the…

International Business Times UK

US Restricts Disease Experts from Communicating With WHO Amid Ebola Outbreak and Global Health, Reports Reveal

The Trump administration has restricted US infectious disease experts from direct WHO communication, impacting global outbreak responses, including the Ebola crisis in Central Africa.

The Conversation

Ethiopia votes: dominant ruling party seeks a new mandate in a deeply fragmented nation

Ethiopia’s general election on 1 June 2026 will take place amid armed conflicts and political fragmentation. This has raised questions over voter participation and legitimacy and the future of the country’s multi-ethnic federal system. Ethiopia is Africa’s second most populous country and a key regional actor in the Horn of…

Radio France Internationale

At the Africa Forward summit, a different conversation about France

France came to Nairobi last week with a message it has been trying to land for years: that it wants to be Africa's partner, not its patron. At the Africa Forward summit in May, Emmanuel Macron made that case again. Not everyone was convinced.

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The Guardian - UK

How did Arsenal become a home for Black players and fans?

After two decades, long-suffering Gunners fans from across the diaspora have been rewarded with a Premier League win. So why has this sometimes beleaguered team earned such adulation?

Times Life

Women Are the Creators of This Earth, and Men Are Simply Their Creations

For six thousand years, men have written the myths. They put a male god in the sky, gave him a beard, and had him fashion the first woman from a spare rib, as if the womb could be retrofitted from a bone. It is the most audacious lie in human…

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Enlit Africa 2026: Huawei Launches Intelligent Substation Solution for Sub-Saharan Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 20, Huawei hosted the Southern Africa Electric Power Summit at Enlit Africa 2026—the continent's premier gathering for the power, water, and energy sectors. Under the theme "Building Future Power Systems, Unleashing Surging Digital Intelligence Productivity", the summit brought together…

The Economic Times

Africa emerging as key market for Indian sweet biscuit exports: Commerce Ministry

India's sweet biscuit exports are growing globally. Africa is becoming a key market, with Kenya as the second-largest destination. This rise shows increasing international demand for Indian processed foods. India's value-added food exports are expanding their reach in emerging economies. This development highlights deepening commercial ties and a stronger presence…

The Conversation

Central Africa’s wild meat dilemma: why outright bans threaten food security for millions

Millions of people in central Africa rely on wild meat for their nutrition, especially in rural areas around the Congo rainforest, the second largest tropical rainforest in the world. Here, meat from domestic animals is scarce due to poor national transport infrastructure, livestock diseases and lack of forage. As a…

The Independent UK

Renewable energy is overtaking traditional power projects across Africa, industry leaders say

Africa’s energy sector is rapidly shifting toward solar and wind power and battery storage as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower dams

The Economic Times

Indian govt closely monitoring Ebola situation; no confirmed case yet

India is closely watching the Ebola situation due to outbreaks in Africa. No confirmed cases have been reported in the country. A person in Bengaluru, who traveled from Uganda, was isolated for observation after showing mild symptoms. Health authorities are following World Health Organization guidelines. Samples have been sent for…

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