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Sam Nujoma: Namibia's Liberator, Founding Father

Namibia's first president Sam Nujoma, who died Saturday aged 95, was revered for leading his country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.

International Business Times

Leaders Call For Ceasefire And Dialogue In Eastern Congo

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa call for ceasefire in Congo as rebels threaten government. Regional tensions rise as rebels seize Goma, leading to...

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The fossil skull that rocked the world – 100 years later scientists are grappling with the Taung find’s complex colonial legacy

Here’s how the story of the Taung Child is usually told:

The Conversation

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It's Going to Be Tola Ojuolape's Year — Meet the London Designer Channeling the Color and Texture of Africa

Designer Tola Ojuolape feels like she’s on the cusp of greatness, but thanks to several recent projects and her skill at using color, 2025 has big things in store

Livingetc

South Africa 'will not be bullied,' Ramaphosa says after Trump attack

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday evening in his annual state of the nation address that his country "will not be bullied," days after US President Donald Trump said he would cut off funding to South Africa over a land reform act.

Radio France Internationale

Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail

The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29. They had announced their intention to leave one year ago, shortly after establishing a new defence pact called the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES).

The Conversation

Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it’s practised – new study

Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that affects around 200 million women and girls. It’s practised in at least 25 African countries, as well as parts of the Middle East and Asia and among immigrant populations globally.

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From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe

The Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism from congressional Democrats

The Independent UK

Fancy Something Different? Why Not Combine Golf With Safari In This Incredible African Country!

If you fancy a golfing safari with the emphasis on safari, Nairobi and its surroundings in Kenya has it all

Golf Monthly

'People Are Going To Die': USAID Cuts Create Panic In Africa

President Donald Trump's decision to freeze foreign assistance has sent aid staff in Africa into "panic mode", with even HIV experimental treatment programmes stopped dead in their tracks.

International Business Times

Nigeria’s Brics partnership: economist outlines potential benefits

During its 16th annual summit in Kazan, Russia, Brics – a group of emerging economies determined to act as a counterweight to the west and to whittle down the influence of global institutions – invited Nigeria and eight other countries to join it as “partner” countries. Nigeria formally accepted the…

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Anglican Church in South Africa admits failures in handling of sexual abuse claims

The Anglican Church leadership in South Africa has admitted to failing to disclose sexual abuse allegations against its former member John Smyth, who mistreated children in the 1970s and 1980s in the U.K. and Zimbabwe before fleeing to South Africa, where he died in 2018

The Independent UK

Lack Of Regional Cooperation Hampering Lake Chad Jihadist Fight

Lack of military coordination and tension among countries in Africa's Lake Chad region are hindering efforts to end a more than decade-long jihadist insurgency, according to local officials and security sources.

International Business Times

'I haven’t been able to ride my bike and it’s still not safe to ride outside. There is a lot of gunfire near my house' - one cyclist's quest to continue training amid conflict in the DRC

Team Africa Rising recently supplied a local club with Zwift and Wahoo indoor training equipment

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Can nature help solve human problems like climate change? Researchers weigh up pros and cons

Nature-based solutions use nature to solve environmental problems caused by humans, such as global climate change. But not every ecological project counts as a nature-based solution. Some projects only bring about a slight improvement to the environment, while others even cover up environmental damage. Cornelius Okello and Timothy A. Downing…

The Independent UK

Hardest Geezer announces brutal new challenge after running the length of Africa

Russ Cook expects the 300,000ft elevation – the equivalent of 10 Mount Everests – to be the most challenging part of his journey

Evening Standard

‘Hardest Geezer’ to take on 3,000km run spanning the length of New Zealand

Russ Cook previously raised more than £1 million by running the length of Africa.

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Trump Cuts Funding To South Africa Over Land Policy Dispute

President Trump's decision to halt funding to South Africa sparks controversy over land expropriation law concerns and human rights violations against whit...

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Rare portraits reveal the humanity of the slaves who revolted on the Amistad

On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” – while they were being shipped to a plantation in Puerto Príncipe, Cuba.

The Independent UK

South African government extends deadline for F1 host bids

South Africa is keen to return to the Formula 1 calendar, having last held a grand prix in 1993, but Rwanda is also interested in hosting a race

The Guardian - UK

Peter Fraenkel obituary

Other lives: Radio broadcaster who began his career in Africa before joining the BBC, rising to be controller of its East European Services

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Burkina Faso’s nature reserves are worth protecting – but people have to be part of the plan

Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands. Large herbivores like elephant, giraffe and hippopotamus, and predators like lions, leopards and the African lynx, roam the country’s savannas. Many bird species use the country as a stopover or wintering ground,…

International Business Times

DR Congo Conflict Risks Broader Regional War, Burundi Warns

The conflict in eastern DR Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war, Burundi's president said Saturday, as Africa's top health agency warned the fighting could spark new outbreaks of serious diseases.

The Guardian - UK

‘People want clothes that match their values’: sustainability takes centre stage at Nairobi fashion week

As the dumping of textile waste continues in African countries, designers are making a feature of reusing and recycling – from flea markets, landfill or upcyled curtains