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Only 1 in 3 African women have access to the internet–compared with half of men. The cost to the continent’s economy could be in the billions

More business and philanthropic leaders should join in the effort to promote gender equality and digital access in Africa, writes Michelle Williams.

Fortune

UN chief Guterres warns of conflicts escalating from Sudan

UN supremo Antonio Guterres on Monday painted a grim picture of Sudan's future as the breeding ground for further conflict and strife in Africa during a conference to raise money for humanitarian relief efforts in the country.

Radio France Internationale

African cities and climate change: the real debate is who should pay to fix the problem

For most city mayors and managers in Africa, the debate about whether climate change is real is a moot topic. They know it is. They are on the front lines dealing with the impact of droughts, rising sea levels and floods, such as those in the Gulf of Guinea.

The Conversation

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Active nonalignment: the Global South’s new foreign policy in face of Ukraine war

Boston University’s Jorge Heine explains why the Global South is seeking to maintain good relations with both the United States and China.

The Week

I’m the daughter of Black African immigrants. Here’s what Juneteenth means to me.

Juneteenth is a new tradition for me. While my lineage isn’t rooted in America, all of the lessons my parents taught me about history were centered on the dream of freedom, WBEZ’s Cianna Greaves writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

EU and Kenya sign trade deal in Nairobi in a move to strengthen continental ties

The European Union and Kenya signed a key trade deal on Monday as EU officials seek deeper economic ties with Africa.

Radio France Internationale

An update from our CEO on how technology powers The Conversation

As a reader of The Conversation you might be surprised to know that our technology platform, which was designed and built in Australia, powers all of The Conversation’s eight international editions; Australia New Zealand, UK, US, Africa, France, Canada, Indonesia and Spain.

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Ugandan church waged rebellion against tradition – today's homophobic views are at odds with history

On 26 May Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, assented to the “anti-homosexuality bill” of 2023. The bill’s aim is to protect the “cherished culture of the people of Uganda, (and the) legal, religious, and traditional family values of Ugandans”. In the name of family values the law punishes “serial offenders” with…

The Conversation

Gold fraud: the Goldenberg scam that cost Kenya billions of dollars in the 1990s – and no one was jailed

The Goldenberg scandal in the early 1990s is Kenya’s largest documented gold fraud. The scheme involved Goldenberg International Limited, which pretended to export gold and diamonds, and in exchange received substantial subsidies from the government for “earning” foreign exchange. Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni – who was at the centre of…

The Conversation

Modi pushes for African Union to be admitted as permanent member of G20

An official says the move is aimed at enhancing Africa’s voice ‘on the international stage and in shaping the future of our shared world’

The Independent UK

The Atlantic hits record-breaking temperatures for June. Here’s what it means for hurricane season

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Things are supposed to warm up in June, but not this much — especially the waters off the East Atlantic, where many hurricanes form.

Tribune News Service

Atlantic And Eastern Pacific Oceans May Spawn Tropical Development

Robust tropical wave activity observed for early season, potential for weak system in Eastern Pacific

Zenger

Time’s up for Trump, Johnson and Berlusconi – but the damage they have caused lives on

Trump, Johnson and Berlusconi are the stars of rightwing populist melodramas. Real people with real-world problems are more deserving of attention

The Guardian - UK

Months after President Biden, PM Modi calls for G-20 membership for African Union

In January, India hosted the Voice of the Global South Summit with an aim to highlight the problems and challenges facing developing countries.

The Hindu

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The New Daily

Putin interrupts would-be African peacemakers talk

African leaders have urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin peace talks with Ukraine during a meeting in St Petersburg.

Orlando Sentinel

Chances higher tropical depression will form in Atlantic, hurricane center says

ORLANDO, Fla. — A tropical wave that emerged off the coast of Africa is more likely to form into a tropical depression or storm as it steams across the Atlantic this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

Al Jazeera

War in Ukraine must stop, South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin

South Africa President says the war is having a ‘negative impact’ on the African continent and many other countries.

The Independent UK

Nikki Haley's husband begins Africa deployment as she campaigns for 2024 GOP nomination

Nikki Haley’s husband deployed on Saturday for a yearlong stint with the South Carolina Army National Guard to Africa

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African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host a group of African leaders who have traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” following a trip to Ukraine

LiveScience

Is Africa splitting into two continents?

Will the East African Rift split the continent and create a new ocean, or will it fizzle out?

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Investigations reveal how Putin most likely blew up Kakhovka dam

Russia has denied destroying dam in Ukraine despite clear signs it was ordered by Moscow

The Independent UK

US imposes visa restrictions for some Ugandans following adoption of anti-gay law

Washington is imposing visa restrictions for Ugandans it accuses of “undermining the democratic process” after the enactment of an anti-gay law in the East African country

Liverpool Echo

Africa Oyé organisers 'discourage' festival goers from bringing one summer item

The free festival returns to Sefton Park this weekend

Orlando Sentinel

Tropical system strengthens as it heads toward Caribbean, hurricane center says

ORLANDO, Fla. — A tropical wave that emerged off the coast of Africa is more likely to form into a tropical depression or storm as it steams toward the Caribbean this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

The New Daily

Missiles greet African peace mission visit in Ukraine

The leaders of South Africa, Senegal, Zambia, the Comoros and Egypt have met Ukrainian defence ministry representatives in the capital Kyiv.

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