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What new president Bola Tinubu means for Nigeria

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as Nigeria’s 16th president, having been tasked with reviving Africa’s largest economy, healing ethnic and religious divisions and tackling security issues.

The Week

Africa, Middle East driving growing ’employment divide’, UN says

Low-income countries will not see unemployment rates recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, ILO says.

Al Jazeera

Nikki Haley's husband to deploy with National Guard to Africa as she seeks 2024 GOP nomination

Nikki Haley’s husband will soon begin a yearlong deployment with the South Carolina Army National Guard to Africa

The Independent UK

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West African countries show how decades of working together build peace, and stop wars breaking out

Africa is often portrayed as a continent ravaged by war, terrorism, poverty and political instability. But over the past five decades few violent conflicts have occurred between states. In Europe, for comparison, there have been more than 25 inter-state conflicts since 1945.

The Conversation

Free secondary education in African countries is on the rise - but is it the best policy? What the evidence says

When President Salva Kiir announced the abolition of secondary school fees in South Sudan in February 2023, he was following several fellow African leaders.

The Conversation

Nigeria fuel subsidy cut and spiralling costs: What to know

A controversial announcement in Tinubu’s inaugural speech has set off a chain of events in Africa’s largest economy.

Al Jazeera

Vatican questions $17 million donation to impact investing fund, moves to prevent similar gifts

The Vatican is seeking clarity after the former director of its U.S. missionary fundraising office oversaw the transfer of at least $17 million of its donations into a new non-profit and private equity fund that he created

The Independent UK

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$Moroccan officials accused of intimidation after fracas at African unity event in Canberra$

Moroccan officials accused of intimidation after fracas at African unity event in Canberra

Kamal Fadel, a representative of the Sahrawi people of Western Sahara, was initially blocked from entering venue by Moroccan embassy staff

The Guardian - AU

South Africa grants Putin and Brics leaders diplomatic immunity for summit

ICC warrant for Russian president’s arrest issued in March over alleged war crimes in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

153,000-year-old footprints from South Africa are the oldest Homo sapiens tracks on record

A modern dating method has revealed the oldest Homo sapiens' footprints yet, placing bipedal humans in South Africa around 153,000 years ago.

LiveScience

Ukraine peace plan is only way to end Russia's war, says Zelenskiy aide

Kyiv's peace plan is the only way to end Russia's war in Ukraine and the time for mediation efforts has passed, a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Reuters

Stormzy: ‘The greatest music on Earth is coming out of Africa’

The rapper said he would tell his children he was ‘part time’ in this culture.

The Independent UK

Lavrov in surprise Kenya visit after Ukraine FM trip to Africa

The visits come as global powers continue to tussle for influence on the continent of 1.3 billion people.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria swears in a new president facing profound economic and security pressures

Bola Tinibu takes over as president of Africa's largest economy at a time when the country is facing unprecedented economic and security challenges.

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The Independent UK

South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a judge to oversee an inquiry into allegations that the country supplied arms to Russia on a ship that docked secretly at a naval base in December

The Conversation

Drink up, it’s closing time: South African study calculates that limiting opening hours will save lives

South Africans are among the heaviest drinkers in the world. The country has the highest per capita rate of alcohol consumption in Africa. Excessive drinking is especially widespread in the Western Cape. Research estimates that per capita alcohol consumption in the province is between 30% and 40% higher than the…

The Conversation

African migration to Europe: forced returns run into resistance

The forced return of migrants from the European Union (EU) to their countries of origin continues to be a source of major tension in African countries as well as EU member states. The result has been that the EU – and individual member states – have been scrambling to come…

The Conversation

China in Africa: Kenya railway study shows investment projects aren’t a one-way street

China is an important economic player in Africa. In 2021 alone, China accounted for nearly US$5 billion in foreign direct investment in African countries. The rapidly increasing Chinese presence across Africa has become a contentious issue both for Beijing and African governments.

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‘Squandered goodwill’: How Buhari failed Nigeria a second time

From the economy to security, Buhari’s legacy will be one of missteps and misdeeds as he hands over power, analysts say.

Reuters

Factbox-Africa's restrictions on LGBTQ rights

Uganda has enacted one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws in a continent where only 22 of 54 nations allow homosexuality.

The Independent UK

Uganda's president signs into law tough anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases

Uganda’s president has signed into law tough new anti-gay legislation supported by many in the East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad

The Guardian - UK

‘Regulatory void’: online gambling firms accused of exploiting lucrative African markets

Sub-Saharan Africa is fertile ground for western companies seeking an army of new punters. One bereaved mother in Malawi is among those who feels she is paying the price

The Conversation

Ottawa is doing little to eliminate discrimination against French-speaking African students

The fact that Immigration Canada discriminates against Black students from French-speaking Africa is something researchers and observers of Québec and Canadian politics have been documenting and denouncing for years.

The Conversation

Being queer in Africa: the state of LGBTIQ+ rights across the continent

In recent years several African countries have decriminalised same-sex relationships. But they’re not representative of the continent. In fact, queer rights at times appear to be eroding in much of the continent, with Kenya and Uganda most recently in the news for harsh laws and violence against members of the…

The Conversation

What makes peace talks successful? The 4 factors that matter

Peace talks that seek to end armed conflicts are underway in several African countries. Because very few conflicts are resolved on the battlefield, negotiations are fundamental. But they often fail. And even when an agreement is concluded, it doesn’t always last.

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