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Scientists' big monkeypox fear: It will spread to wild animals and be here to stay

Maureen Miller, an infectious disease epidemiologist and medical anthropologist at Columbia University, was not surprised to learn this week that an Italian greyhound in Paris had become the first dog known to catch monkeypox from a human.

Los Angeles Times

South Africa’s Zulu nation to coronate new king amid tussle

A succession battle has dulled the shine on the forthcoming coronation ceremony of the Zulu monarch in South Africa.

Al Jazeera

The African Union has had a shaky two decades but problems can be solved

On 9 September 1999, the Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African Unity issued the Sirte declaration calling for the establishment of an African Union (AU).

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How African countries coordinated the response to COVID-19: lessons for public health

The COVID-19 pandemic spread much slower on the African continent than in the rest of the world, contrary to predictions.

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South Africa's Zulu nation to host celebration for new king

South Africa’s ethnic Zulu nation will on Saturday host a coronation event for its new traditional king amid internal divisions that have threatened to tear the royal family apart

The Independent UK

Commentary: Biden administration needs to match rhetoric with action on Africa policy

Last week Secretary of State Anthony Blinken released the Biden administration’s long-awaited Africa strategy during his visit to South Africa. Perhaps the most notable shift in tone during Blinken’s five-day, three-country tour of the continent was his reference to African states as geostrategic players — a clear response to the…

Tribune News Service

‘Scenes of Devastation’ as Deadly Wildfires Ravage Algeria

Algerian firefighters battled Thursday to rein in forest fires that have ravaged large parts of the drought-hit North African country, killing almost 40 people including 12 who died in a bus trapped by the flames.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The Independent UK

Prince Harry takes secret trip without Meghan Markle or children ahead of UK visit

Prince Harry emerged on social media of Prince Harry visiting the beautiful coastal town of Vilankulos in Mozambique and the president of the town's tourist board told the Mirror that Harry visited earlier this week

Daily Mirror

Student, 21, wrote apology note before taking her own life at Travelodge

Ashleigh Keniry, 21, was a talented singer, fond of music, loved her sport and had travelled throughout Africa but tragically she took her own life in February after struggling with her mental health for years

Daily Mirror

Emirates to suspend Nigeria flights over blocked funds

The Dubai-based airline Emirates says it will suspend all flights to Nigeria from September 1 because the West African country has failed to repatriate millions of dollars of its funds

The Independent UK

A dog has caught monkeypox from one of its owners, highlighting risk of the virus infecting pets and wild animals

A dog in Paris has caught monkeypox from one of its owners, both of whom were infected with the virus, according to a scientific paper published on Aug. 10, 2022. This is the first case of a dog contracting the monkeypox virus through direct contact with skin lesions on a…

The Conversation

Explainer-What is at stake for investors in Angola's elections?

Angolans will vote on Wednesday for a new president and parliament in what looks set to be the closest election in Africa's second-biggest oil producer since the country won independence from Portugal in 1975.

Reuters

South Africa's foreign policy: new paper sets the scene, but falls short on specifics

South Africa’s international relations department published a document on 1 August setting out the country’s new foreign policy. The outline of South Africa’s national interests is an important paper that sets out how the country will relate to the rest of the world for some time to come.

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How Rwanda could become one of the first countries to wipe out cervical cancer

With a strong HPV vaccination programme for girls and a concerted screening and treatment drive for women, the country could be the first in Africa to eliminate the disease

Irish Mirror

Air Corps plane stranded in Africa after top secret mission to evacuate Army officers

We can exclusively reveal that the €5 million PC-12, along with its five-strong crew, has been stuck in an east African airport for almost a week — thanks to red tape connected to a hush-hush flight to rescue three Army personnel from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Daily Mirror

Rarely seen giant squid with huge eye and parrot-like beak washes up on beach

A giant squid, believed to be one of the most elusive creatures on the planet, washed up on the shore of Scarborough Beach in South Africa's Western Cape earlier this week

The Conversation

Academic freedom and democracy in African countries: the first study to track the connection

There is growing interest in the state of academic freedom worldwide. A 1997 Unesco document defines it as the right of scholars to teach, discuss, research, publish, express opinions about systems and participate in academic bodies. Academic freedom is a cornerstone of education and knowledge.

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A lucrative new African football league is coming: the pros and cons

The Confederation for African Football (Caf) recently announced plans for a continent-wide Africa Super League. It will kick off with 24 clubs from 16 countries in August 2023.

Al Jazeera

Russia, West vie for influence amid Africa caution on Ukraine war

Unlike their Western counterparts, African leaders are being cautious in characterising the conflict in Ukraine as war.

The Conversation

Senegal pulled off another peaceful poll. Why this time the results herald a big political shift

Senegalese voters went to the polls in July 2022, continuing a tradition of robust multiparty competition in the country. It is one of a handful of African countries that have never experienced a military coup.

Radio France Internationale

First shipment of Ukrainian grain sets sail for Africa

A UN-chartered shipment of grain has set off from Ukraine for Africa following a deal to relieve a global food crisis.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Action Wanes at UN to Isolate Russia Almost Six Months into Ukraine War

On a June night under the chandeliers of Russia's United Nations mission in New York, dozens of UN ambassadors from Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia attended a reception to mark the country's national day - less than four months after its forces invaded neighboring Ukraine. "We thank…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Ship with Grain for Africa Leaves Ukraine

A UN-chartered vessel laden with grain set off from Ukraine for Africa on Tuesday following a deal to relieve a global food crisis, the ministry in charge of shipments said. The MV Brave Commander left the Black Sea port of Pivdennyi and will sail to Djibouti "for delivery to Ethiopia",…

Reuters

Analysis: Action wanes at U.N. to isolate Russia almost six months into Ukraine war

On a June night under the chandeliers of Russia's United Nations mission in New York, dozens of U.N. ambassadors from Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia attended a reception to mark the country's national day - less than four months after its forces invaded neighboring Ukraine.

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