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Repeat photos show change in southern African landscapes: a citizen science project

Every place in the world has a history. To understand it in the present you need some knowledge of its past. The history of the earth can be read from its rocks; the history of life, from the evolutionary histories and relationships of its species. But what of the history…

The Conversation

Oil exploration threatens marine life

Oil exploration off South Africa’s coast threatens to silence, subdue, and scatter the region’s marine life

Salon

'He loves basketball and he loves God.' Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe preaches at Lexington church.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — About a month ago, a Lexington church began planning to hold what has become known as an African Worship Service each Sunday. This was intended as a way to more fully embrace its 20 or so members from Africa now living in the Lexington area.

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Tracking symptoms of respiratory diseases online can give a picture of community health

Respiratory diseases are highly infectious and cause a significant health burden. Disease surveillance is the bedrock of public health responses to outbreaks or epidemics caused by these diseases. Effective surveillance gives an indication of the scale of the problem. But traditional disease surveillance is mostly limited to health facilities or…

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Russian War in World’s ‘Breadbasket’ Threatens Food Supply

The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the Black Sea region — known as the “breadbasket of the world.” Ukrainian farmers have been forced to neglect their…

Asharq Al-Awsat

COVID shutdowns exposed flaws in Uganda's transport system: how to fix them

Uganda has lifted the last remaining COVID-19 restrictions on economic activity. This allowed boda-bodas (motorcycle taxis) to fully operate again beyond their 6pm curfew. The past two years saw restrictions on boda-bodas as well as other forms of transportation, such as 14-seater minibuses, which make the bulk of the city’s…

The Conversation

A first for large African mammals: DNA used to count Gabon's endangered forest elephants

Across the African continent the populations of both species of African elephants – forest and savanna – have been declining due to habitat loss, poaching and human-wildlife conflict.

The Conversation

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Russian war in world's 'breadbasket' threatens food supply

The Independent UK

Trips of Death from Horn of Africa to Yemen

Three African refugees lie down to rest after washing their children's clothes near a shabby camp in Khur Maksar in Yemen. They laid out the clothes to dry on the street near the camp, the tents of which are made of tree branches and threadbare clothes. Thousands of Ethiopian refugees…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nike’s Jordan 2 goes brogue with an unfinished, Africa-inspired look

Maison Château Rouge channels France and Africa in its design.

Input

Nyokabi Kariūki: Peace Places: Kenyan Memories review – sounds of nature, people and home

This transcendent debut shows how a new generation of African musicians are using field recordings to explore their own heritage

The Guardian - UK

AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

FEB 25 – MAR 3, 2022

The Independent UK

Obesity rates likely to double by 2030 with highest rises in lower-income countries

More than half of women in South Africa projected to have condition, with no country expected to meet WHO target of halting rise, according to World Obesity Atlas figures

The Guardian - UK

When Newcastle honoured Bob Geldof - the rock star behind Band Aid and Live Aid

Thirty-five years ago, Bob Geldof, with his wife and child in tow, flew into Newcastle where he received the Freedom Of The City for his work in raising money to help Africa's famine victims

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‘The world is now coming to Africa’: why Madonna and Ed Sheeran want a piece of Afrobeats

West African artists such as Davido, Fireboy DML and Amaarae are ruling pop on their own terms, reflecting a new cultural pride – and western pop stars want in

The Conversation

Emeka Anyaoku: portrait of a skilled diplomat who graced Nigeria, Africa and the globe

Few Nigerians have distinguished themselves to their compatriots and the world so much and for so long as Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

The Conversation

AU-EU Summit: five ways to turn the rhetoric of an 'equal partnership' into practice

Like several prior summits, one of the proclaimed goals of the recent gathering in Brussels was to “lay the foundations for a renewed and deeper partnership” between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU).

The Conversation

Young Africans, sexual health and social media: which messages work, which don't

The increasing use of social media, particularly in African countries, offers several opportunities to promote messages about sexual health behaviours among young adults on the continent.

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Russia's war with Ukraine risks putting fresh pressure on rising fertiliser prices

Russia is one of the major players in global agricultural markets. The country is a significant exporter of grains, and also integrated into global agriculture as a supplier of inputs, particularly fertiliser. The country is a leading world supplier of the key ingredients of a range of them.

Reuters

Hundreds of migrants scale fence in Spain's Melilla enclave for second day

About 350 migrants managed on Thursday to cross a high border fence separating the Spanish North African enclave of Melilla from Morocco after a wave of migrants tried to climb for a second consecutive day, authorities said.

Reuters

WHO sees little impact on COVID-19 vaccine supplies to Africa from Ukraine war

The World Health Organization does not expect any immediate impact on vaccine supply to Africa from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, senior officials on the continent said on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

A black panther at night (apparently) – Will Burrard-Lucas’s best photograph

‘It was an incredible moment. A black panther – that rare, almost invisible creature – photographed in the dark of night. I had no idea how the world would respond’

Reuters

Hundreds of migrants scale fence, cross into Spain's Melilla enclave

More than 2,500 migrants attempted to climb a high border fence separating Spain's North African enclave of Melilla from Morocco on Wednesday, and around 500 managed to cross into Spanish territory, local authorities said.

The Independent UK

Another report alleges corruption by ex-South African leader

Another damning report into government corruption in South Africa has recommended further investigations and the possible prosecution of former President Jacob Zuma for allegedly receiving bribes to influence the awarding of state contracts

Al Jazeera

More African students decry racism at Ukrainian borders

As at least half a million refugees flee Ukraine, more reports of mistreatment by Ukrainian border guards surface.

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