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Britain must show compassion and leadership over the global food crisis

Letter: Impending famine in the Horn of Africa demands the UK restore its aid budget, writes Selena Victor

The Guardian - UK

Cape Town's caracals are exposed to harmful 'forever chemicals' through their diet

If you live near or have visited Cape Town’s urban edge – where urban and natural areas meet – you may have been lucky enough to spot a caracal. These adaptable, medium-sized wild cats with distinctive long tufted ears can be found in other parts of the African continent too,…

The Conversation

Executive Order review – hostile environment hits Brazil in chillingly believable dystopia

Lázaro Ramos’s debut, in which a hardline government issues orders to deport Brazil’s Black population to Africa, moves from satire to survivalism

The Guardian - UK

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South Africa travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Wildlife, winelands and winsome beaches – South Africa is a holiday favourite for a reason

The Independent UK

The world of spirits from Africa

Daniel Idowu, director of Value Africa, is bringing these spirits — and the stories behind them — to the UK

Salon

It’s a long, weary ride for refugees who make it to Kenya

For many refugees in eastern Africa, Kenya is home – with UNHCR figures showing that more than half a million live in the country. While Kenya is the final destination for many, it is also the beginning of an odyssey of paperwork.

Radio France Internationale

Angola's José Eduardo dos Santos, once one of Africa's longest-serving rulers, dies

Dos Santos died at 79 after a long illness. Under his watch, Angola became sub-Saharan Africa's second-largest oil producer — but the wealth didn't reach the people.

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Morocco Arrests 25 Suspected of Planning Crossing into Spain

Moroccan police on Saturday said they arrested more than 20 Africans suspected of planning an illegal crossing into Spain, after a deadly attempt last month. Police from the northern port city of Tangiers disrupted "an illegal immigration attempt and questioned 25 people originally from sub-Saharan Africa", the DGNS security service…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Angola's Dos Santos, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, dies in Spain

Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled Angola with an iron fist for 38 years, died on Friday at a hospital in Barcelona after suffering cardiac arrest, the government said. He was 79.

Radio France Internationale

A new Pan-African pastoralist movement takes off

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Rangelands Initiative Africa. You’ll hear about the ePOP competition from RFI’s Planète Radio, there's lots of good music, and of course, the new quiz question. Just click on the “Audio” arrow above and enjoy!

Radio France Internationale

How Gbemisola Abudu Is Building an NBA Footprint in Her Native Nigeria

The NBA Africa vice president and country head of NBA Nigeria is determined to create a foundation of strong leaders by teaching young people the life skills basketball has to offer.

Sports Illustrated

Angola's former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos dies at 79

Angola's former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled Africa's second-biggest oil producer for nearly four decades, died on Friday, the presidency said.

Reuters

Why the V&A's new Africa Fashion exhibition is important – and long overdue

Fashion is a catalyst to tell deeper, richer, expanded stories from across the African continent. We hope visitors will be inspired and assumptions will be challenged.

The Conversation

Dos Santos, Angola’s former president, dies at 79

Angola's former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled Africa's second biggest oil producer for nearly four decades, has died aged 79, the Angolan presidency said Friday.

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S2,EP22: Kenya's GMO cotton, Cameroon fish farmers, Refugees in Kenya

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Bamenda, people are still dealing with the Anglophone crisis, but some enterprising entrepreneurs are ensuring there's fresh fish. In Kenya farmers embrace GMO cotton seeds, but some experts warn about…

The Independent UK

Morocco travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Africa and Europe collide in this fascinatingly diverse holiday hotspot, complete with rich history, mountain, sea and desert-scapes, and plentiful shopping opportunities from expert craftspeople at bustling souks

Financial Times

Niger: the west’s bulwark against jihadis and Russian influence in Africa

The country is emerging as a critical ally in a neighbourhood of failing states

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

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UN warns of ‘looming hunger catastrophe’ due to Russian blockade

The UN World Food Programme director has warned that ‘50 million people in 45 countries are now just one step from famine’

Bangkok Post

Funding the fight against NCDs

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, lung disease, diabetes, obesity and mental disorders, are often chronic and develop over a long period. Collectively, NCDs account for about 70% of all deaths globally (and 60% of deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa, where they account for over 55% of hospital admissions…

Chicago Sun-Times

Ons Jabeur is first African woman to reach Grand Slam final after win in Wimbledon semis

The No. 3-seeded Jabeur, a 27-year-old from Tunisia, got past her good friend Tatjana Maria 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in an up-and-down semifinal at a sun-splashed Centre Court on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

At Wimbledon, Jabeur 1st Arab in Pro Slam Final

Ons Jabeur's steady progress from year to year - up the tennis rankings, through the draws of various tournaments and, now, at Wimbledon - has carried her to a Grand Slam singles final, the first woman from Africa and first Arab to make it that far in the professional era.…

The Conversation

Spiritual traditions fuel South African jazz artist Tumi Mogorosi's new album

Blues … Black … Darker than grey/ Creation sounds Gold Reef Mine rockfall crush-sounds/ Guitar-string gun-spit tear flesh/ Black sonic science/ Darkest Acoustics … (from Where Are The Keys? on Group Theory: Black Music)

Al Jazeera

WHO reports two new monkeypox deaths and new cases

Two new deaths from monkeypox in Africa, adding to at least 73 deaths in the continent since the start of 2022.

Liverpool Echo

Sadio Mane defied Liverpool wishes after club wrote to FIFA to stop him playing

Sadio Mane helped Senegal winning the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year but Liverpool tried to stop him playing after he suffered concussion

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