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For thousands of years, this giant tortoise has been digging burrows across the Sahara, and scientists now think those tunnels may play a bigger ecological role than anyone realised

Across the harsh, sun-scorched edges of the Sahara and the Sahel, one of Africa's largest reptiles has been quietly doing something that scientists are only now beginning to properly study, digging burrows so extensive that they may be reshaping the very soil around it. The African spurred tortoise, known scientifically…

The Times of India

Mandela’s dream of ‘rainbow nation’ shaken by wave of deadly anti migrant protests

IN FOCUS: Xenophobic violence has swept through South Africa as the country continues to struggle with poverty and deep inequality. Experts tell Alex Croft that the latest demonstrations threaten the foundations built after apartheid

The Independent UK

Baptism record at Manchester Cathedral offers insight into Black Mancunian life in Georgian-era England

A parish entry reveals an argument that proved pivotal to the abolitionist cause, at a time when an estimated 20,000 Black people were living in the country

The Guardian - UK

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Sahara vs Great Green Wall: An 8,000-km green belt is being built across Africa's Sahel region; aims to stop desert expansion

Africa's Great Green Wall is an 8,000-kilometre restoration initiative stretching from Senegal to Djibouti, aimed at reversing decades of desertification across the Sahel. Launched by the African Union in 2007, the project targets restoration of 100 million hectares of land, creation of 10 million jobs and improved food security for…

The Economic Times

Spain has an island where people speak entirely through whistles, full sentences travel across kilometres of mountain valleys, and every child still learns the language in school

On a small, mountainous island in the Canary archipelago off the coast of northwest Africa, an entire community still communicates using nothing but whistles. The island is called La Gomera, and the whistled language, known as Silbo Gomero, can carry a full sentence across several kilometres of deep mountain ravine,…

The Times of India

‘They ate the shrimp, they even ate the crab’: Thai fishers count the cost of a voracious invader

Huge numbers of blackchin tilapia, a fish native to west Africa, are wreaking havoc among Thailand’s river ecosystems. Experts – and some chefs – are seeking sustainable solutions

The Guardian - UK

French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’

Philippe Diallo says the former Paraguay goalkeeper has ‘fallen into disgrace’ after his remarks about France’s roster

The Guardian - US

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Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: Champions end African fairytale in World Cup classic

Cape Verde’s World Cup debut ended in heartbreak at the hands of Argentina after Diney Borges’ extra-time own-goal handed them a 3-2 win in…

The National (Scotland)

What is the Nations Championship, how does it work and how to watch every game

England meet South Africa as a brand new international rugby union competition gets underway with an unusual format

Evening Standard

Overseas education project for women and girls axed by UK after two years

The programme, aimed at keeping 1m girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, withdrawn after aid cuts

The Guardian - UK

For all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better

Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts, but Africa’s pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much higher

The Guardian - UK

Pope defends migrants at Mediterranean island frontier

LAMPEDUSA, Italy - Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visited Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders.

Bangkok Post

Pope defends migrants on symbolic visit to key immigration hub Lampedusa

Pope Leo XIV arrived on Saturday on Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants who risked the perilous crossing from North Africa, in a symbolic rebuke to the anti-immigrant rhetoric coming from US and EU political factions.

France 24

Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child

The Independent UK

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Lions Are Not Kings of the Jungle, What the Title Actually Says About Predator Mythology

Lions Do Not Live in JunglesThe African lion, Panthera leo, lives almost entirely on open grassland and scrubland, the savanna. Dense jungle canopy is the territory of leopards and tigers, not lions. The confusion likely originates from colonial-era English, where 'jungle' was used loosely to mean any wild, untamed land,…

The Independent UK

How Cape Verde immortalised themselves in valiant World Cup exit to Argentina

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (A.E.T.): The tiny African island nation hit back against the holders twice to threaten one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history before an extra-time own goal proved the difference

International Business Times

Falling Oil Prices Are Putting Pressure On African Exporter Budgets Across The Continent. But The Real Strain Is Showing In Nigeria's Heavy Dependence On Crude Revenue.

Falling oil price expectations are renewing pressure on African crude exporters, threatening government budgets that depend heavily on energy revenue just as debt costs, currency weakness and public spending demands remain elevated.

Radio France Internationale

Severe flooding leaves a trail of death and destruction in West Africa

Severe floods have hit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria this week. At least 13 people have been killed in recent days in Ghana and five in Togo, while 59 have died in Côte d’Ivoire since the rainy season began in mid-May.

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The Economic Times

El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall

A powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes. Expect increased risks of heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall across continents. India, Australia, and parts of Africa are forecast to receive less rainfall, potentially impacting agriculture and water resources. Europe may…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on xenophobic violence in South Africa: anti-migrant politics can’t fix domestic problems

Editorial: Foreigners are not to blame for unemployment, crime and the state of public services. Leaders should have the courage to say so more clearly

France 24

Unprecedented images show how Russia is using drones from the war in Ukraine in Africa

Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the well-known Wagner Group in providing support to the Malian army, are deploying new combat drones in Mali. Frequently found on the frontlines in Ukraine, these drones are now entering the Sahel region – an environment for which they were not…

Euronews

Energy security: Heat waves test Africa's power grids [Business Africa]

Across the continent, rising temperatures are driving a surge in demand for cooling and water, pushing already fragile electricity grids to the breaking point. African countries must modernize aging grids while aggressively scaling off-grid solutions

The Guardian - UK

Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains

Authorities say rainy season getting deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods hitting Benin, Togo and Nigeria

Radio France Internationale

World Bank drops climate funding target, raising fears for Africa

The World Bank has abandoned its target of directing 45 percent of its financing to projects that help tackle climate change, prompting warnings that poorer countries – especially in Africa – could receive less support to adapt to a warming world.

The Economic Times

Bharti Airtel shares in focus as NBFC Airtel Money commences commercial operations after RBI nod

Bharti Airtel shares will be in focus after its NBFC arm, Airtel Money, commenced commercial operations following RBI approval. The development comes as Nomura reaffirmed its bullish stance on the telecom major, raising its target price to Rs 2,355 per share. Despite a 34% drop in Q4 profit, Airtel reported…

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