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3D printing offers African countries an advantage in manufacturing

Thousands of years ago, the blacksmith led a technological leap in sub-Saharan Africa. West Africa’s Nok culture, for example, switched from using stone tools to iron around 1500BC. Imagine an innovative artisan like this re-emerging in the 21st century equipped with digital technologies.

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How legal hunting supports African rhino conservation

While the UK government has been considering a ban on imports of hunting trophies, the South African government recently approved an annual maximum quota of ten legal trophy hunts of endangered black rhinos for 2022. South Africa has permitted white rhino hunts, without quota limits, since 1972.

The Conversation

West Africa has worst food crisis in decade, aid groups say

A group of international aid organizations says West Africa is facing its worst food crisis in a decade due to increasing conflict, drought, flooding and the war in Ukraine that is affecting food prices and worsening an already disastrous situation

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Hunger in Africa surges due to conflict, climate and food prices

Conflict, climate change and rising food and fuel prices are pushing about a quarter of Africans towards hunger, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia, UAE Top Gulf Investments in Horn of Africa

A recent study pointed to the growth of Gulf investments in the countries of the Horn of Africa, especially in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia and Djibouti. Africa has become an increasingly vital partner for the Gulf states. Investment flows from the Arab Gulf to sub-Saharan Africa amounted to about $3.9 billion…

Asharq Al-Awsat

West Africa faces historic food crisis driven by conflict, price surge

West Africa is facing its worst food crisis on record driven by conflict, drought, and the impact of the war in Ukraine on food prices and availability, aid agencies said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Angelique Kidjo and DJ Black Coffee dedicate Grammy wins to African youth

Musicians worldwide were celebrated during the 64th Grammy Awards hosted by South African comedian Trevor Noah in Las Vegas on Sunday. Benin’s Angelique Kidjo and South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee won Grammys for their respective albums. Ukraine’s President Zelensky made a surprise video appearance appealing for support.

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Jumia Technologies Stock Skyrockets In This Key Trend: Here's Where To Look For An Entry, Exit

Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE: JMIA) was skyrocketing up over 27% higher on Monday after the Africa-based e-commerce company announced it will expand its logistics services on the continent throug

Benzinga

South Africa: Kwa-Zulu Natal community fights coal mine expansion

Communities in the province have been at loggerheads with mining firms for years over pollution and risk to livelihoods.

Al Jazeera

Pleasing exploration results for Pensana as rare earths sourced to feed emerging Saltend plant

Angolan early joy following resumption of field work as Covid-related travel restrictions ease in Africa

Birmingham Post

Aid Group: More than 90 Migrants Drowned in Mediterranean

More than 90 people in an overcrowded boat drowned in the Mediterranean Sea, a prominent humanitarian group said, in the latest tragedy involving migrants departing from North Africa to seek a better life in Europe. Doctors Without Borders said late Saturday the migrants were on a vessel that left Libya…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The mystery of Africa's low Covid death rates

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone: There are no Covid fears here.

Bangkok Post

Bullens African Lion Safari was 'like the plains of Africa, but in Yatala'

Take a trip back in time to Queensland's drive-through safari, where the only thing between you and a field full of lions was a car window.

ABC News

Egypt Asserts Commitment to Work with African Countries to Support Regional Integration

Egypt has affirmed its commitment to work with African countries to support regional integration in the continent. This came during its participation in the 21st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in the Moroccan capital, Rabat. Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador…

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Pope Francis' visit to Malta highlights the role of St. George Preca, an advocate for teaching the gospel

Pope Francis’ two-day visit to the tiny European country of Malta, a strongly Catholic island just south of Sicily, in April, 2022 put a spotlight on Malta’s complicated history and important contemporary concerns. Chief among these is the sharp increase in the number of asylum-seekers from Africa and the Middle…

Liverpool Echo

Musician and youth worker to exhibit African ballet memorabilia

Phil Windever to showcase his collection of books, instruments and other memorabilia highlighting Les Ballet Africains' global tours.

The Guardian - US

If the west can harbor Ukrainians, it can accept the many climate refugees to come

The Ukraine war has revealed the double-standards of the Global North’s immigration policies. Refugees from Africa, Asia and Latin America deserve the same sympathy

The Independent UK

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African refugees see racial bias as US welcomes Ukrainians

African refugees say the recent decision to grant refugee status and other humanitarian protections to Ukrainians fleeing war underscores the racial bias inherent in American immigration policy

Daily Record

Intrepid frog travels 6,000 miles from Africa in a bag of fresh mint

Minty arrived to the UK from Ethiopia after an intrepid trip and is now in the care of the RSPCA.

Axios

44 countries have COVID vaccination rates under 20% despite supply increase

Delivery is now the major concern in Africa.

Reuters

U.S. to build $537 million consulate in Nigeria's megacity

The United States will build a $537 million consulate in the Nigerian megacity Lagos, the country's commercial capital, as Washington strengthens economic and diplomatic relations with Africa's most populous country.

The Conversation

Who is Nigerian music star Wizkid -- and why is he taking over the world?

The global appreciation of West Africa’s Afrobeats music has grown significantly in the last decade. Afrobeats stars are touring the world, racking up record sales, winning awards and collaborating with big-name international artists.

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2022 Grammys: what Fela Kuti has to do with West Africa's growing pop fame

There are a record number of African nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards and they are almost all from West Africa – Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Rocky Duwani (Ghana), Femi Kuti, Made Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tems (Nigeria).

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From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment

Another Grammy Awards season and there is a growing list of African nominees. For African music enthusiasts, it is heartwarming that recognition is being accorded to practitioners in the Afrobeats space.

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