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Nigeria, Italy ... England? Big names may struggle to reach the World Cup

Some big names in Europe and Africa face a nervy run-in, while Asia and the Americas have gone as expected

The Guardian - US

Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial

In April 2011, Ethiopia began construction of Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), on the Blue Nile river. The dam is expected to generate more than 6,000 megawatts of electricity, effectively transforming Ethiopia into the continent’s largest power exporter.

The Conversation

Colonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal

The experience of colonialism led to economies and societies being re-arranged in ways that have had far-reaching consequences.

The Conversation

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South Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup qualifier – start, team news and lineups

All to know before the crucial showdown between Group C leaders South Africa and powerhouse Nigeria.

Al Jazeera

Hopes rise for green economy boom at Africa Climate Summit

Renewables are thriving, with Africa breaking solar energy records – but action is needed to plug financing gap

The Guardian - UK

As Ethiopia launches Africa's biggest dam, citizens are hopeful despite concerns by Egypt and Sudan

Ethiopia will inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam along the Blue Nile on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Shrinkflation bites as boxes of Quality Street and Celebrations lose weight

Toblerone and Chocolate Orange also smaller this year after poor cocoa harvests in Africa raise cost of raw materials

The Guardian - UK

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Blood Moon Rises Tonight: Is the Fiery Eclipse a Bad Omen or a Cosmic Blessing?

A rare Blood Moon will light up skies across Asia, Europe and Africa tonight. The fiery lunar eclipse, long linked to omens and myths, coincides with September's Corn Moon. Astrologers say the Pisces eclipse could bring transformation, emotional upheaval and new beginnings.

International Business Times UK

South Africa’s small-scale rooibos tea growers aren’t getting much from an industry deal – why it’s not fair

A ground-breaking benefit-sharing agreement was signed in 2019 between South Africa’s lucrative rooibos herbal tea industry and two organisations representing Indigenous San and Khoi people.

The Conversation

Mozambique welcomes $6 billion electricity project from World Bank backing

Mozambique has won World Bank backing for a $6 billion hydroelectric plant

The Independent UK

Prison time, fines and ostracisation: anti-gay law shocks community in African country seen as relatively safe

Jail terms of up to five years for ‘promoting homosexuality’ in Burkina Faso latest in push for ‘family values’ sweeping the continent

The Guardian - UK

‘Food is political’: the TikTok star shining a light on South African cuisine’s hidden gems

Nick Hamman wants to help the local economy by enticing people to seek out township barbecues and family-run sandwich shops

The Guardian - UK

ICE Now Plans to Deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Eswatini, Africa

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has informed Salvadoran national Kilmar Ábrego García that he is now designated for removal to Eswatini, a small African kingdom, after earlier plans to deport him to Uganda faltered.

Latin Times

US set to ease travel restrictions on African leader accused of corruption

The Trump administration is set to allow a West African leader accused of flagrant corruption to travel to the United States for this month’s U.N. General Assembly and cities outside New York that he has previously been barred from visiting

The Independent UK

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Homo erectus: Facts about the first human lineage to leave Africa

Homo erectus is associated with a number of firsts in its 2 million years of existence, including being the first hominin to travel out of Africa.

Benzinga

EHang Completes Africa's First Pilotless Passenger eVTOL Flight In Rwanda

Guangzhou-based eVTOL maker EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:EH) announced on Friday a wide-ranging collaboration with China Road and Bridge Corporation, or CRBC, to accelerate deployment of its autonomous aerial vehicles and related infrastructure worldwide.

Al Jazeera

Mpox no longer international health emergency but remains concern in Africa

‘While we are removing the emergency, we need to keep the urgency,’ says independent panel of experts for the WHO.

The Independent UK

WHO chief says the mpox outbreak in Africa is no longer a global health emergency

The World Health Organization says it no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an international health emergency

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The Independent UK

Congo's health ministry announces a new Ebola outbreak

Congo’s health ministry has announced a new Ebola outbreak, the 16th in the central African country, after a case was confirmed in the southern Kasai province

Benzinga

Ripple's Foray Into Africa's Stablecoin Market Could Replace Tether's USDT With RLUSD

In its efforts to make the RLUSD stablecoin globally available, Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) has partnered with Africa-based companies to provide it to institutions in Africa.

The Conversation

BBC has a long history in Africa. New book offers a critical take on the broadcaster

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) established its first radio transmitter sites in Africa in the 1930s, to reach the British colonies and beyond. It became a model for radio in Africa and later a model for TV news.

The Conversation

Ghana’s films don’t often make it to Netflix – local solutions may be the answer

African filmmakers have long faced challenges in securing wide-scale distribution for their films. In this context, digital platforms such as Netflix and YouTube have been hailed as bringing huge new opportunities.

Space

Where to see today's blood moon lunar eclipse

The September 2025 total lunar eclipse will bring a blood-red moon to skies across Asia, Australia, Africa and Europe — if you know where to look.

The Independent UK

Trump’s aid cuts leave countries across Africa running out of crucial contraception

Exclusive: At least three countries are already out of some contraceptive methods – with more set to follow suit – leaving women vulnerable to high risk pregnancies and unsafe abortions, writes Rachel Schraer

The Independent UK

Trained ‘hero rats’ with sensitive noses and tiny backpacks are saving lives

From detecting land mines to sniffing out tuberculosis

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