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Africa can be the global engine of economic growth and Britain must help

In the Sixties my late mother travelled from Sierra Leone to London to train as a nurse. Today, I am travelling to Kenya on my first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as Foreign Secretary.

Evening Standard

Crucial summit to halt destruction of world's biodiversity opens in Canada

UN biodiversity talks open in Montreal Wednesday in search of a deal to save the planet's forests, oceans and species from irreversible human destruction.

Radio France Internationale

Morocco's former Premier League star predicted World Cup shock vs Spain three months ago

Morocco became just the fourth African side in history to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup by beating Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout in Qatar on Tuesday

Daily Mirror

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Vietnam shifts gears on arms trade as it loosens ties with Russia

Vietnam is eyeing a major defence shift as it seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian arms and launch a push to export locally made weapons, officials and analysts said, with possible buyers in Africa, Asia - and potentially even Moscow.

Reuters

China lends billions to poor countries. Is that a burden ... or a blessing?

China doles out much cash for infrastructure. It must be repaid. Is that frustrating for recipients? A new survey has a surprising answer. But skeptics wonder: How honest were the participants?

WEKU

Peace talks between DR Congo and armed groups end in Kenya

Kenya's former president Uhuru Kenyatta says progress has been made after peace talks between the DR Congo and armed rebel groups. The talks, hosted by Nairobi, have just wrapped up. Also, Chanel holds a fashion show in Dakar, its first ever catwalk in sub-Saharan Africa. We meet some of Senegal's…

France 24

Morocco fans drum out Spain to keep Africa dreaming and draw Doha as one

A partisan crowd were thrilled while Cameroonian, Ghanaian, Senegalese and Tunisians united in the Souq Waqif for Morocco

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What did Lady Hussey say? The royal race row comments made by Prince William’s godmother

’No, what part of Africa are YOU from?’ the royal aide is said to have asked

The Independent UK

Former development secretaries urge Sunak to increase east Africa aid amid drought

‘Famine in all but name’ ravaging Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, yet British aid is one-fifth of 2017 amount

The Guardian - UK

Morocco knock out Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-final – as it happened

Morocco caused a seismic upset by knocking out Spain on penalties 3-0, after the game had finished goalless after 120 minutes

The Guardian - UK

Music streaming in South Africa – new survey reveals musicians get a raw deal

Musicians worldwide have been placing their tracks with global streaming platforms such as Spotify for many years. South African musicians, however, have reported only sparse earnings from streaming music online.

The Conversation

Morocco seek to ‘give the dream’ to all of Africa that future World Cup success remains in sight

Head coach Walid Regragui has only been in the job a matter of months but has already added a new chapter of history

The Independent UK

Asian, African fans relish ‘affordable’, close-to-home World Cup

Proximity and ease of access have allowed fans who can’t afford travel to the West to finally live their dreams.

Al Jazeera

Rory Cormac's How to Stage a Coup is an entertaining critique, not a how-to manual

In Katie Kitamura’s brilliant novel Intimacies (2022), the story of a former African dictator being tried in the International Criminal Court, there is a summary of the case against the accused:

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Asharq Al-Awsat

What Next for African Champ Senegal after World Cup Exit?

African champion Senegal was outplayed by England and given a reality check as it was eliminated in the last 16 at the World Cup. Senegal was missing its best player in Sadio Mane through injury and was also hampered by the absence of other key players against England, but still…

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s ‘black mermaid’ on Disney, diversity and reclaiming the ocean for children of colour

Zandile Ndhlovu, the country’s first black female freediving instructor, is on a mission to change long-held attitudes and teach young people to feel at home in the sea

Inverse

What would the world look like if big dinosaurs survived the asteroid strike?

This catastrophic event made human evolution possible. The surviving mammals flourished, including little proto-primates that would evolve into us.

ABC News

Travel tips from two women who have ticked off every country in the world

This couple has travelled to every country in the world. Now they want to inspire more women to travel.

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Study Sheds Light On Origins Of Omicron Virus

Since then, speculations about the origin of this highly transmissible variant have centred on two main theories. Read on for details:

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso government suspends broadcast of France’s RFI

The Burkinabe military government is the second West African nation to suspend RFI’s broadcast after neighbouring Mali.

The Conversation

Hosting the World Cup: what Qatar can learn from South Africa about nation branding

The eyes of the world are focused on Qatar for the 2022 edition of the men’s Fifa World Cup – the globe’s largest single-sport event. Qatar was a somewhat surprising choice. It’s the smallest-ever host in terms of its geographic and population size, and its extreme heat in the usual…

The Guardian - UK

Tori and Lokita review – urgent, moving drama of young migrants in peril

Joely Mbundu and Pablo Schils are remarkable as two young west African migrants in Belgium, fighting for survival in the Dardenne brothers’ latest Cannes-feted release

Evening Standard

England vs Senegal live stream: How can I watch World Cup 2022 game for FREE on TV in UK today?

England vs Senegal - LIVE!

The Guardian - UK

Senegal or England to win? Parents v children in London’s west African community

In Deptford, south-east London, support for Senegal is high among the older generation, while their offspring opt for the country of their birth in the World Cup showdown

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry 'holds talks' with ITV pal Tom Bradby for interview to promote book

Prince Harry has been involved in talks with his pal Tom Bradby to promote memoir Spare when it is out in January - Bradby is a friend of both Princes and interviewed the Sussexes on their tour of Africa

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