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Enigmatic human fossil jawbone may be evidence of an early *Homo sapiens* presence in Europe – and adds mystery about who those humans were

Homo sapiens, our own species, evolved in Africa sometime between 300,000 and 200,000 years ago. Anthropologists are pretty confident in that estimate, based on fossil, genetic and archaeological evidence.

The Conversation

Scholz's East Africa trip to address regional conflict, green energy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz aims to discuss the conflict in Sudan, signal his support for the peace process in Ethiopia and explore cooperation on green hydrogen with Kenya during his trip to East Africa this week, officials said on Tuesday.

Reuters

African Bird’s Intricate Feather Patterns Inspires New Water Bottle Design

The fascinating bird has long been the subject of scientific interest due to its incredible water carrying talent.

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Japan PM's Africa tour a bid to counter China, Russia influence

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began his first week-long Africa tour in Egypt at the weekend. The four-nation visit is part of a concerted effort to strengthen relations with the "Global South" and counter the growing influence of China and Russia in the region.

Radio France Internationale

Whether or not a man convicted of abusing African 'orphans' is exonerated, the missionary system that brought him to Kenya was always deeply flawed

Matthew Durham, a young missionary from Oklahoma, was convicted in 2015 of raping three girls and molesting a boy at the Upendo Children’s Home. He had volunteered at the Kenyan orphanage from 2012 to 2014.

The Conversation

Do you photograph wildlife & wilderness? You need to STOP tagging your location

Poachers use geotagging on social media to locate rare animals. Here’s how you can stop being part of the problem

Digital Camera World

A war for our age: how the battle for Sudan is being fuelled by forces far beyond its borders

A bloody chaos with a cast of warlords, chancers and cynical exploiters, the latest conflict in Africa has parallels with Syria

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Child labour on farms in Africa: it's important to make a distinction between what's harmful, and what isn't

Children across the vast expanse of rural Africa hoe, dig, plant, carry, tend livestock, cook, scrub, care for their siblings, and undertake many other farm and domestic tasks. Most of their work is on the farms of parents or relatives, and in most rural communities, learning to work is a…

The Conversation

Hundreds of cyclists to pass through Dublin as part of 100 mile annual charity challenge

The Willow Wheelers Cycling Club's members are taking part in today's event to raise funds for water, education and health projects in Africa, South America, and Asia

Dublin Live

Inadequate space for cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park: former Wildlife Institute of India official

Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP), which has seen the death of two cheetahs in less than a month, has “inadequate space” for these felines brought from Africa, a former official of the Wildlife Institute of India has claimed. Two cheetahs out of the 20 felines died after being translocated…

The Hindu

Remembering the abolitionist work of explorer David Livingstone

TOMORROW is the 150th anniversary of the death of one of the most famous of all Scots, the explorer Christian missionary, and anti-slavery…

The National (Scotland)

Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill wants to 'rehabilitate' LGBTIQ+ people – African psychologists warn of its dangers

Mental health professionals from across Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon, Nigeria and South Africa, have signed a declaration against conversion practices that are used to forcibly change the sexual orientation, gender identity or expression of LGBTIQ+ people.

The Conversation

Exotic wasp from Africa released in Kerala to control pest affecting tapioca

An exotic wasp imported from Africa has been released in Kerala to tackle a destructive mealybug which wreaks havoc on cassava (tapioca) crop.

The Hindu

Shoppers could face more fruit and vegetable shortages due to weather

Supermarkets were forced to ration a range of fruit and vegetables earlier this year after poor weather in Europe and Africa led to shortages

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The Independent UK

After killings, calls to protect S. Africa's whistleblowers

Anti-corruption groups in South Africa have called for more protection of whistleblowers following recent killings that bore the hallmarks of professional hits

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japanese PM to Visit Egypt

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit Egypt on Saturday as part of an African tour to discuss regional developments. The Prime Minister will discuss with senior Egyptian officials ways to promote cooperation between the two countries in various fields, namely renewable energy, food, agriculture, education, and tourism.…

Reuters

Russia's Wagner group could soon cease to exist, founder tells blogger

Russia's private Wagner militia, which is leading the assault on Bakhmut in Ukraine and has been active in Africa, could soon cease to exist, founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said in video remarks to a blogger that were released on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Building bridges from Asia to Africa the right way

The quest to build bridges between Asia and Africa is longstanding. A Chinese Admiral -- Zheng He -- led a series of voyages from East Asia to East Africa, down to Kenya and possibly Zanzibar, from the year 1405. The ships he navigated were enormous -- about 400 feet long…

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Analysis: UAE, Egypt closer to different sides in Sudan conflict

With Egypt sidling up to Sudan’s army and the UAE holding some sway over RSF, what will the regional implications be?

Daily Mirror

Kids risk their lives digging for water in East Africa's worst drought since Live Aid

At this time of the year the River Baragoi is usually in full flow and the villagers have had no problem using water for drinking, cooking and washing - not any more

Radio France Internationale

Africa boosting space technology to help farming, economy, environment

Over 300 participants met in Côte d’Ivoire this week for the second edition of the NewSpace Africa conference. The event explores ways in which space can help boost local economies, fight climate change and improve agricultural technologies.

The Independent UK

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April 21-27, 2023

Asharq Al-Awsat

Al-Hilal Aiming for Record 5th Asian Champions League Title

Al-Hilal is potentially 180 minutes away from extending its regional record of continental titles from four to five as it faces Urawa Reds of Japan in the first leg of the Asian Champions League final at Riyadh on Saturday. With the Saudi national team upsetting eventual champion Argentina at the…

France 24

Malaria kills an African child every 60 seconds

Over 95 percent of malaria cases and deaths are in sub-Saharan Africa. There's a worldwide push to completely wipe out the disease by 2030. Also, two years after the the town of Palma in northern Mozambique was captured by extremists, the energy giant Total is thinking about returning to a…

Daily Mirror

Worst drought since Live Aid devastating East Africa with children dying of hunger

The Mirror spoke to families desperately trying to survive the sixth year without a rainy season - watching beloved children, siblings and parents die of starvation

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