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‘You feel obligated’: African workers on the pain – and pride – of the ‘black tax’

For workers sending money to support their relatives, payments are both a burden and badge of pride

The Guardian - UK

Morocco urges African fraternity after surge in hate speech linked to chaotic Africa Cup final

King Mohammed VI of Morocco is appealing for fraternity with African nations amid rising hate speech concerns

The Independent UK

55m people to endure hunger crisis this year in central and west Africa, UN warns

Climate-vulnerable, impoverished communities are unable to get the help that they need as pressure on aid budgets shows no sign of abating

The Independent UK

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Five African riders named in women's World Cycling Centre team and former pro becomes head coach as UCI builds on Rwanda World Championships legacy

Riders from South America and Asia also among 10-rider roster for 2026 as former pro Valentina Scandolara joins management

Cycling News

Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaks

The southern African nation of Malawi has started a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of a disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally each year

The Independent UK

‘It’s the sovereignty of the country’: Guinea-Bissau says US vaccine study suspended

Despite US pushback, officials in west Africa say controversial hepatitis B study on pause amid ethics concerns

The Guardian - US

What to know about the devastating floods in southern Africa

Torrential rains and severe flooding across parts of southern Africa have killed more than 100 people in three countries, destroyed thousands of homes and caused tens of millions of dollars’ worth of damage in one of Africa’s premier wildlife parks

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Guinea-Bissau suspends Trump-backed hepatitis B vaccine study for ethical review

Guinea-Bissau's health minister says the government is suspending a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns in the West African country pending an ethical review

The Independent UK

Tems: ‘I don't want to be idolised, but if people idolise me, I can't help it'

As she conquers the UK charts, Nigerian megastar Tems talks about working with Rihanna, amplifying the voices of African women and flying the flag for real music

Evening Standard

Bats, bushbabies and aardvark edge closer to extinction in southern Africa

A new list of threatened mammals in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini shows that 11 more species have edged closer to extinction since 2016. Those that have joined the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s regional Red List for mammals at risk are: Lesueur’s hairy bat, the laminate vlei…

The Conversation

Head of US Africa bureau urges staff to highlight US ‘generosity’ despite aid cuts

Email sent to diplomats by state department office’s new boss is labelled ‘racist’ after dismissing Africa as a priority

The Guardian - UK

Fighting climate change in the Sahel is worsening conflicts - new research shows how

The Sahel, the semi-arid African region stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Red Sea in the east, has become the epicentre of global terrorism, given the high number of attacks by armed groups and the resulting fatalities, including those suffered by civilians. This development is rooted…

The Conversation

Born Powerful, Now Vulnerable: The Story of African Elephants

Understanding the Rise, Decline, and Survival of African Elephants These gentle giants are not only powerful in size but also remarkable in mind. African elephants are highly intelligent, emotional, and social animals. They live in close family groups, care deeply for one another, and even mourn their dead. They remember…

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How Sadio Mané’s calm saved the Afcon final from absolute chaos

The veteran is known for his sense of responsibility and it was apparent as his Senegal teammates threatened to quit African football’s showpiece

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How Trump has brutally reshaped foreign aid since returning to the White House

IN DEPTH: The President’s decision to halt billions of dollars in aid has had severe consequences on the ground in Africa and around the world, writes Nick Ferris. It has also spurred other nations to follow suit in slashing international spending

The Independent UK

Sadio Mane praised after ending Senegal protest in chaotic Afcon final

In what was possibly his final Africa Cup of Nations match for Senegal, Mane convinced his team-mates to return to the pitch after their extraordinary walk-off protest

The Guardian - US

Zohran Mamdani’s Afcon watch party brings African football to a New York landmark

The newly inaugurated mayor of New York City put an extraordinary game on in a classic location, a formula he aims to mimic later this year

The Independent UK

Senegal erupts in joy after dramatic win to take the Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal is celebrating after its soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations

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Morocco’s Regragui calls Thiaw ‘shameful’ after Afcon final descends into chaos

The Morocco head coach, Walid Regragui, accused Senegal’s Pape Thiaw of having brought shame on African football after Morocco failed to win the Africa Cup of Nations

Radio France Internationale

Senegal outwit Morocco to claim 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Pape Gueye's goal in the first minutes of extra-time powered Senegal to a second Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday night at the expense of hosts Morocco.

The Guardian - UK

Senegal 1-0 Morocco: Pape Gueye hits Afcon final winner in extra time against hosts after chaotic scenes over disputed penalty – as it happened

Senegal’s players left the field in protest at a penalty decision before returning to stun the hosts in an astonishing final

Cycling News

'I thought my days of pinning on a race number were over - Reinardt Janse van Rensburg mentoring a revelation in African cycling with new pro Tshenolo team

'It represents a massive jump from where we started' says team manager

The Conversation

Africa’s human rights institutions are electing leaders. Why this matters

Member states of the African Union (AU) will hold their most consequential election of the year in February 2026, to fill ten vacancies in continental human rights institutions.

International Business Times UK

What Happened to IShowSpeed in Algeria: Streamer Abruptly Ends Tour Following Incident at Football Stadium

IShowSpeed was seen visibly affected by the response of a crowd of football fans in Algeria, as the livestreamer ended his Africa tour following the incident.

The Guardian - UK

Only a thrilling final can save a predictable Africa Cup of Nations from being forgotten

Despite high-quality matches, Senegal’s meeting with hosts Morocco may pale with the World Cup looming

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