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Türkiye Hits Back at Macron's 'Unacceptable' Criticism

Türkiye on Saturday lashed out at what it described as French President Emmanuel Macron's "unacceptable" comments in Algeria on foreign powers spreading anti-French propaganda in Africa. On a visit to France's former colony aimed at mending troubled ties, Macron on Friday appeared to warn young Algerians and Africans against manipulation…

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Morocco Recalls Tunisia Ambassador after Saied Receives Polisario Chief

Morocco recalled its ambassador to Tunisia on Friday after Tunisian President Kais Saied received the head of the Polisario Front movement that is seeking independence for Western Sahara, a territory Morocco regards as its own. Morocco said Tunisia's decision to invite Brahim Ghali to a Japanese development summit for Africa…

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South Africans respond after Meghan Markle says fire broke out in Archie's room

Meghan Markle has been blasted by some South Africans after recalling an incident that left her 'shaken' on her new Spotify podcast - though others praised her for telling the story

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Prince Charles guest edits Black British newspaper

Britain's Prince Charles has guest edited an edition of the country's only Black newspaper to mark its 40th anniversary, honouring the contributions of African-Caribbean communities to the arts and society.

Reuters

Tropics heat up as forecasters track 3 systems for possible development

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three areas of disturbance — one gaining organization in the central Atlantic Ocean, one in the Caribbean and a third off western Africa that popped up on the 2 p.m. update on Saturday.

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Japan Grants Tunisia $100 Million in Aid

Japan has granted Tunisia $100 million in aid to fight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tunisia's state news agency TAP reported on Saturday, citing Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, who is attending a summit in the North African country. TAP quoted Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad…

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Tunisia hosts Japanese-African economic cooperation meeting

African heads of state, representatives of international organizations and private business leaders are in Tunisia for the eighth iteration of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development

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Japan Pledges $30 Bln in African Aid at Tunis Summit

Japan pledged $30 billion in aid for development in Africa on Saturday, saying it wants to work more closely with the continent, with the rules-based international order under threat after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Addressing a Japan-Africa summit in Tunisia, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tokyo would work to ensure…

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Japan PM Kishida: Tokyo will provide $30 billion in aid to Africa over three years

Japan will provide a total of $30 billion in aid to Africa over three years, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told an international conference on Saturday.

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Tunisia Recalls Ambassador to Rabat for Consultation

Morocco recalled its ambassador to Tunisia on Friday after Tunisian President Kais Saied held talks with the head of the Polisario Front movement Morocco said Tunisia’s decision to invite Brahim Ghali to a Japanese development summit for Africa that Tunis is hosting this weekend was “a grave and unprecedented act…

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Macron Calls for ‘New Pact’ with Algeria in Reconciliation Visit

President Emmanuel Macron called Friday for a "new pact" with Algeria and "truth and recognition" of the past, on day two of a visit to France's former colony aimed at mending troubled ties. The trip follows months of tensions between Paris and the North African country, which earlier this year…

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MPX? Mpox? The struggle to replace 'monkeypox' with a name that isn't racist

Some people argue that the name is racist and disparages an entire continent. Others view it as offensive to gay men. And then there are those who fear it could lead to indiscriminate killing of monkeys, as happened in Brazil.

Los Angeles Times

Horn of Africa drought could go on for 5th season: UN weather body

At least 10 million children are suffering in the Horn of Africa as four rainy seasons have failed within two years.

Al Jazeera

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France's Macron Announces 'New Page' in Algeria Ties

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a "new page" in ties with Algeria on Thursday, the first day of a three-day visit aimed at mending ties with the former French colony months after it marked 60 years of independence. Macron's office said his visit aims to "lay a foundation to rebuild…

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Japan to pledge around $30 billion in African aid at conference - Sankei

Japan is set to promise some $30 billion in aid for African development at a conference to be held in Tunisia this weekend, the Sankei Shimbun daily reported on Friday.

The Independent UK

‘Superstar’ Duke of Sussex rides to victory in annual US charity polo tournament

The event in Colorado aims to raise funds and awareness for Harry’s charity Sentebale, which works with children and young people in southern Africa.

The Conversation

Storing cattle feed can improve milk and meat yields: why African farmers aren't doing it

Africa’s cattle feed production is a boom-and-bust cycle. Most of the continent’s grazing lands are lush and green in the rainy season, only to wither into dry scrublands in the dry season.

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PlayStation 5 prices on the up in Ireland but will new game releases like Fifa23 and MW2 be hit?

Sony announced the price rise on the PlayStation blog today, saying that it will affect customers in Europe, the UK, Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America and Canada. The US seems to be the one market unaffected by the change.

Reuters

Germany signs deal to give ownership of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Germany signed an agreement on Thursday to transfer ownership to Nigeria of the Benin Bronzes, among Africa's most culturally significant artefacts which were looted in the 19th century.

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry's secret Africa trip sent a message and 'proved people wrong', says expert

Prince Harry travelled under the radar to both Mozambique and Rwanda last week - and according to royal expert Jennie Bond, it shows he and Meghan Markle may want to be under the radar

Daily Record

Pick up this week's West Lothian Courier for the chance to win Blair Drummond tickets

You could win a family pass to see 52-year-old African savanna elephant Mondula

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Macron in Africa: a cynical twist to repair the colonial past while keeping a tight grip

In late July 2022 French president Emmanuel Macron concluded a tour of Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau. And he visits Algeria between 25 and 27 August.

The Guardian - UK

‘People are freaking out, seeing young men with lesions all over their faces’: the anxious wait for monkeypox vaccines

With supplies running low, many gay and bisexual men are struggling to get appointments at sexual health centres – and for some, the handling of the outbreak has alarming echoes of the HIV/Aids epidemic

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Japan Seeks 'Sustainable World' in Africa Aid Forum

With its stated purpose to "create a sustainable world together", Japan on Saturday kicks off its aid conference for Africa, where rival China has invested heavily in recent years. The eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) comes against the backdrop of China's rising influence, cemented on the continent…

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