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World leaders gather in Doha to honour Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir from 1995 until 2013.

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World’s 10 largest freshwater lakes are so vast they look like inland seas, and one of them holds about 20% of Earth’s unfrozen freshwater

North America and Africa host the planet's largest freshwater lakes. Lake Superior leads the list, holding a tenth of global surface freshwater. Lake Victoria is Africa's largest and the world's biggest tropical lake. Lake Tanganyika is the longest and second-deepest freshwater lake globally. Lake Baikal contains the most freshwater and…

The Times of India

Will El Niño drought hit food prices in South Africa? Earlier rains and grain stocks offer hope

The likely impact of the expected El Niño on South Africa’s agriculture and food prices in 2027 is a major point of discussion among analysts and economists in the country.

The Conversation

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North Africa’s World Cup teams offered lessons in what works – and what doesn’t

There was a dramatic increase in the number of countries able to qualify for the final stages of the 2026 men’s football World Cup. Of the 48 teams to qualify, global football body Fifa decided that nine would be African countries. This has functioned as a natural experiment for north…

The Conversation

‘It wasn’t a dream, it was a threat’: the film festival celebrating pan-Africanism’s rich and complex history

Project a Black Planet: Film, a new season of screenings at the Barbican in London exemplifies how the movement was an act of solidarity, resistance and fierce creativity

The Guardian - UK

Expanded World Cup delivers as Infantino eyes 64 teams next

Bosses at World Cup organisers Fifa have revealed they are considering the expansion of the competition from 48 to 64 teams.

Radio France Internationale

Man Accused of Killing Wife and Daughters Allegedly Planned to Shoot Himself Before International Arrest

Ndodana Tshuma, accused of murdering his family in the UK, was arrested in South Africa. He faces extradition for murder charges while also dealing with local firearm possession charges.

International Business Times UK

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Lionesses Run the Pride: What the Male Lion's Role Actually Looks Like in the Wild

The Hunters Are FemaleLionesses make roughly 90 percent of a pride's kills. That figure comes from decades of field observation in the Serengeti, including the long-running lion research project led by Craig Packer at the University of Minnesota, one of the most comprehensive predator studies ever conducted. The male is…

Times Life

People Are Swapping Toothpaste For African Twig In Search Of A White Smile, Experts Reveal The Truth

"Can't trust anything I see on TikTok."

Bored Panda

More than 53,000 immigrants have been deported or repatriated by South Africa in a crackdown

South African officials say they have deported or repatriated more than 53,000 immigrants in a month in a crackdown on illegal migration

The Independent UK

What Ghana’s World Cup ‘juju man’ tells us about sport and spirituality in Africa

One of the most notable figures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup emerged during Ghana’s first match of the tournament: the “juju man,” Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, who was famously seen blowing white powder into the air during the game.

The Conversation

Training young people for jobs: insights from 9 African countries on what’s missing

Africa’s young population is often described as a demographic dividend: a potential economic advantage if young people can gain the skills and jobs needed to contribute productively. But for many young people, that promise is slipping away. They leave school or training and enter labour markets where formal jobs are…

The Conversation

Africa’s youth are finding jobs – but not the ones they imagined

Each year, millions of young Africans enter the labour market in search of stable and fulfilling employment. In Mozambique alone, more than half a million young people join the workforce annually.

The Conversation

A South African tick is moving into new areas, and climate models warn that central and eastern regions could face higher disease risk by 2065

A tick species is expanding its habitat across South Africa due to climate change. This expansion poses significant risks to livestock industries and animal health. The tick carries diseases like heartwater and African tick-bite fever. These pathogens can affect cattle and, in some cases, humans. Disease prevention efforts must adapt…

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Climate shocks are hitting South Africa’s food businesses – study shows what they need to adapt

Climate change discussions in southern Africa often focus on farming, where the effects of environmental shocks are most visible. The debate frequently centres on droughts, floods, declining crop productivity and heat stress affecting livestock systems. This is largely because agriculture is a sector that’s directly exposed to extreme weather events.

The Independent UK

Focus turns to building stronger institutions in Africa to speed shift to renewable energy

Africa’s renewable energy transition is entering a new phase as the continent shifts from proving that clean energy works to building the institutions needed to deploy it at scale

The Guardian - UK

The South African trailblazers seeking to change how wildlife documentaries are made

National Geographic explorers create dive lab after finding too few black film-makers telling African wildlife stories

Radio France Internationale

African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase.

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Ransomware attacks against education sector rise 16% in one year becoming the new favorite target — and reckless GenAI use could be to blame

Most of the attacks took place in Latin America, while Africa experienced a decrease.

The Economic Times

This time from Africa? Economic lessons from the beautiful game, especially the African model

High-income nations dominate football, while lower-income countries show potential. African football academies demonstrate successful development models for emerging economies. These academies operate independently, attracting private investment and player transfer fees. This model fosters local talent and creates economic opportunities within Africa. The success of these institutions offers valuable lessons for…

Bangkok Post

Proven low-cost care could save mothers' lives

In early June, Melinda French Gates pledged US$215 million to improve women's health globally, with a focus on underfunded areas such as maternal care in Africa. The announcement comes at a critical moment. Every day, more than 700 women die during and following pregnancy and childbirth, though many of the…

The Guardian - UK

After historic World Cup success, why does Cabo Verde still grapple with identity issues?

The island was a shining light for Africa at this year’s tournament, but its modern relationship with continental solidarity and oneness is far more complex

The Economic Times

India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis finds

India, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and Africa. Vulnerability and limited coping capacity significantly amplify heat risk for urban populations. Many major cities face extreme heat coinciding with high vulnerability and limited coping capacity.…

The Independent UK

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo ‘fastest growing on record’

More money and resources needed as Ebola spread outpases response, says Africa’s top public health body

The Economic Times

Gagan Gupta, man on a mission to industrialise Africa

Gagan Gupta is industrializing Africa through his Arise holding company. He focuses on processing local resources and creating skilled jobs. Benin is entering the textile industry, exporting garments to international brands. Arise IIP has secured significant investment and is expanding its operations. Gupta believes Africa's industrial transformation is just beginning.

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