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At least 41 young men die from circumcision procedures in South Africa

Authorities said the deaths were linked to traditional initiation activities in November and December

The Independent UK

Aid cuts are an opportunity for Africa to take control of the health of the continent, says leading doctor

INTERVIEW: While the slashing of funding is a ‘painful experience’, it should prompt African governments to do more to tackle corruption, raise taxes and manufacture medical supplies locally, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention head Dr Jean Kaseya tells Rachel Schraer

The Independent UK

Young Africans find hope in farming as urban life becomes too expensive

Farming has long been seen as low-status work across much of Africa, pushing young people to cities in search of office jobs

The Independent UK

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Central African Republic: Russian-backed President Touadera seen as favourite for re-election

Voters in the Central African Republic take to the polls in unprecedented quadruple elections, combining the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal ballots. Incumbent, Russian-backed President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seen as the favourite by analysts.

Euronews

Central African Republic's Touadéra primed for third term as voters head to polls

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is seeking a controversial third term this Sunday, following a decade in office, a change in constitution and the forging of closer ties to Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Trump says he’s protecting Nigerian Christians. His admin is blocking them from coming to the US

Trump administration has overhauled nation’s refugee admissions system and severely restricted legal pathways for African immigrants

The Independent UK

Central African Republic goes to polls as president seeks third term

Opposition hopes to tap into frustrations of people living in country where conflict remains a daily reality

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DRC coach Desabre targets disciplined approach to counter Senegal threat

Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sébastian Desabre vowed that his players would not hide from the challenge of taking on Senegal in Saturday's Group D clash at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale

'All the comforts you find in Paris': the man helping African 'repats' head home

Many young Africans who have studied in Europe are turning the dream of returning home to build a career or start a business into a reality. RFI spoke to Pierre Djemis, who organises forums in Abidjan and Paris to connect these repatriates with new opportunities, and with each other.

Radio France Internationale

Morocco no longer continental pariah as Afcon showcases its global standing

Country pulled out of hosting 2015 tournament but has since become central figure within world football

The Guardian - UK

Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state.

Radio France Internationale

Young West Africans held captive in Ghana in Canadian visa scams

Several families in Senegal say that a number of young people from the north of the country have been held captive in Ghana for several weeks. Lured by the prospect of work visas for Canada, they allegedly fell into the hands of a criminal network. RFI spoke to one of…

Radio France Internationale

1.5 million-year-old Homo erectus face was just reconstructed — and its mix of old and new traits is complicating the picture of human evolution

A never-before-seen Homo erectus face reveals a complex picture of early human evolution.

LiveScience

How to watch Egypt vs South Africa: free streams, TV channels and preview for AFCON 2025 clash

Here's how to watch Egypt vs South Africa in the second round of Group B fixtures in the 2025 AFCON from anywhere in the world.

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Euronews

Making Africa’s Creative Sector Bankable {Business Africa}

We explore how Africa’s booming creative industry is transforming cultural influence into hard, bankable collateral while Dar es Salaam’s Megacity Challenge – Traffic gridlock is tightening its grip on Tanzania’s commercial capital as the city edges toward megacity status.

The Guardian - UK

In the Caribbean and Africa a reparations movement is growing: so why is Britain pretending otherwise?

This year was a pivotal one, in which the issue of restorative justice began to frame the UK’s post-imperial relationship with the global south

Radio France Internationale

Cote d'Ivoire boss Faé warns squad to avoid overconfidence against Mozambique

Cote d'Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé urged his players to maintain their focus as they begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title on Wednesday night against Mozambique.

The Guardian - UK

How we eat and gather is central to who we are: the diaspora at Christmas

Our personal and shared communal traditions across food and drink play a dominant role in festive celebrations

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The Conversation

Africa’s rarest carnivore: the story of the first Ethiopian wolf ever captured, nursed and returned to the wild

What’s the value of one animal? When a wild animal is found badly injured, the most humane option is often euthanasia to prevent further suffering. That’s what usually happens, and sometimes for good reason. Even when the resources to rescue one animal are available, a rehabilitated animal brought back into…

Tom’s Hardware

Interpol-led cybercrime crackdown results in 574 arrests in 19 African nations, decrypts six ransomware variants — Operation Sentinel disrupts rings that caused $21 million in losses, recovers $3 million

Conducted between late October and November, Operation Sentinel saw international law enforcement agencies shut down cybercrime infrastructure, decrypt ransomware variants, and prevent large-scale financial losses across the region.

The Independent UK

Young Kenyans are turning their backs on farming as the climate crisis bites

ON THE GROUND: Young people in Kenya tell Nick Ferris why the agriculture sector – crucial to the national economy and to keep the country fed – is becoming less appealing as the impacts of climate change escalate

LiveScience

Science history: Anthropologist sees the face of the 'Taung Child' — and proves that Africa was the cradle of humanity — Dec. 23, 1924

Over a century ago, anthropologist Raymond Dart chipped an ancient skull out of some rock from an ancient quarry — and revealed the face of an ancient human relative.

The Independent UK

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries

International Business Times UK

iShowSpeed Announces Africa Tour — Even as Rizzbot Lawsuit Threatens Disruption

iShowSpeed announces an ambitious Africa tour while facing a lawsuit from Rizzbot, raising questions for fans, organisers and upcoming events.

The Guardian - UK

Five big global health wins in 2025 that will save millions of lives

From HIV to TB, scientists and doctors made breakthroughs in treatment and prevention of some of the world’s deadliest diseases

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