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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

The Independent UK

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.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

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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…

Bangkok Post

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?

Al Jazeera

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

Daily Mirror

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.

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April 21-27, 2023

The Independent UK

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

France 24

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

Daily Mirror

Sudan: questions about Wagner Group involvement as another African country falls prey to Russian mercenaries

After more than a week of intense fighting between Sudanese government troops and paramilitary forces in Khartoum, many western countries – including the US and UK – are evacuating their nationals from the strife-torn city.

The Conversation

How dirty old used cars from the US and Europe carry on polluting ... in Africa – podcast

The typical car will go for its last drive sometime between its 10th and 15th year on Earth. At this point, the vast majority are sent to be recycled or sold for parts. But for a few autos, a second lease on life awaits, as a significant percentage are exported…

The Conversation

Slavery's historical link to marriage is still at play in some African societies

Governments and religious institutions regulate marriage. Such regulations are heavily laden with specific moral ideas and cultural taboos. There are heated debates around what counts as “proper” marriage: should polygamy or monogamy be preferred? What should be the minimal age for marriage?

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Nigeria’s NNPC, Norway’s Golar sign MoU on floating gas plant

Africa’s biggest oil producer holds some of the world’s biggest gas reserves and is seeking investment in the sector.

Daily Mirror

Israel Adesanya vows to beat UFC rival "until he's black" over African comments

Du Plessis said he plans to become the first UFC fighter to bring a world title to Africa and Adesanya, who was born in Nigeria, has slammed him for the comments

The Conversation

Ruth Weiss, journalist who fought apartheid, finally honoured in South Africa

A prophet has no honour in their homeland, goes the biblical adage. But of the many places that journalist, author and activist Ruth Weiss has lived – Germany (where she was born), South Africa, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Britain, Zambia and Denmark – which is her home? On 28 April,…

The Guardian - UK

Human-driven climate crisis fuelling Horn of Africa drought – study

Region is suffering its worst drought in 40 years after five consecutive years of below-average rainfall

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Manchester Evening News

Dec Donnelly left 'humiliated' as he's mocked by Ant McPartlin in unseen I'm A Celebrity South Africa moment

The duo are currently back on screens with ITV's new I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here spin-off

The Conversation

Africa's oceans are being protected to serve the interests of big foreign corporates

Africa’s valuable ocean resources have drawn the interest of foreign nations, particularly those in the West and Asia.

The Independent UK

Black parents seek schools affirming their history amid bans

Amid bans on teaching controversial topics related to race, Black families have embraced schools that affirm their African American heritage

The Independent UK

Fossil found of first ‘royal’ sturgeon to have lived in Africa

The fish, valued for its roe which is eaten as caviar, was previously thought to have only lived in the cooler waters of the northern hemisphere.

Manchester Evening News

ITV I'm A Celebrity's Paul Burrell reveals late Queen's private bathtime routine after viewer complaints

The former butler of the late Princess Diana is currently on screen in the South African spin-off

Reuters

Buckets for toilets and no lights - Johannesburg's poorest feel let down

In a dilapidated block in the business district of Africa's wealthiest city, Johannesburg, Thulani Cele and 300 others squatting in the building fill buckets with water from the only working tap so they can drink and wash.

The Independent UK

Sudan will experience a humanitarian catastrophe, British minister for Africa says

Andrew Mitchell has said that the position in terms of food and the lack of humanitarian relief workers will lead to such a crisis

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