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The Scottish and Malawi universities teaming up to tackle public health

Malawi’s Kamuzu University’s new clinical research partnership with the University of Glasgow will see experts from each country sharing knowledge on cardiovascular disease, vaccines and more

The Guardian - UK

African Safari Comparison: Budget Vs. Luxury Glamping Experiences

Compare budget glamping in Kruger National Park to luxury safari at Taasa Lodge in Tanzania, highlighting unique experiences and amenities.

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IMF Chief Georgieva Says 'Available To Serve' For Second Term

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund has told AFP she is making herself "available to serve" for a second five-year term running the Washington-based financial institution, shortly after she received the backing of European finance ministers.

International Business Times

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Republic Of Congo Reports First Cases Of Mpox Virus

Republic of Congo confirms first mpox cases with sexual transmission concerns in Africa. Urgent need for awareness and interventions.

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Let them eat snake: why python meat could soon be on the menu

Fancy a plate of fangers and mash? Some researchers say python farms on a commercial scale could provide sustainable alternative protein

The Guardian - AU

Muddy roads, angry farmers and civil war: one man’s epic run from Cape Town to London

Deo Kato has already completed the equivalent of nearly 180 marathons on his 9,000-mile journey to highlight the story of human migration

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Africa’s homophobic legislation: western influences are encouraging hatred

Editorial: The continent is seeing a surge in repressive new laws. Campaigners say US evangelists are fuelling discrimination and hatred

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How to eradicate malaria? Promising new technique raises ethical issues

The world's largest vaccine manufacturer in India will begin distributing a new malaria vaccine in Africa starting in May. The disease kills more than 600,000 people each year, 95 percent of whom are in Africa and mostly children. Separately, another solution known as gene drive is being considered to combat…

France 24

Seven times size of Manhattan: the African tree-planting project making a difference

Thousands of farmers have been persuaded by TREES scheme to replace barren monocultures with biodiverse forest gardens

The Guardian - UK

‘This music survived in a network of phones’: El Wali, the shapeshifting voice of Saharan struggle

Since the 1970s this band in Western Sahara, made up of Sahrawis who oppose Moroccan rule, have made spellbinding music – and a long-awaited new collection of music is being prepared

The Guardian - UK

Can you spot the leopard? Photographer spotted it just in time

An amateur wildlife photographer in Africa was fortunate to have witnessed firsthand a leopard’s ability to camouflage its body.

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African Development Bank Calls For End To Resource-Backed Loans

African Development Bank's push to end natural resource-backed loans due to exploitation concerns and promote sustainable financing for infrastructure proj...

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Turkey, Iran, Morocco Joust For Greater Role In Sahel

Turkey, Iran and Morocco are vying for a greater economic and military role in Africa's Sahel after former colonial ruler France's forced withdrawal from the volatile region.

International Business Times

Rhinos can’t sweat, making them vulnerable to overheating

Southern Africa is home to 22,137 of the world’s 23,432 white and black African rhinos. But they’re facing grave threats because of a warming planet.

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Inkatha Launches South Africa Vote Campaign In Zulu Heartland

South Africa's opposition Inkatha Freedom Party gathered a huge crowd of supporters for the spectacular launch of its general election campaign on Sunday, filling a stadium in the heartland of its Zulu base.

Reason

Magatte Wade on Africa, Foreign Aid, and Free Markets

"We are poor because we don't let our entrepreneurs work," says the director of the Center for African Prosperity at the Atlas Network.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey and Italy consider teaming up to seek new influence in Africa

Turkey and Italy are finding common ground as they seek to expand their economic and diplomatic influence in Africa. The two nations are eyeing opportunities to cooperate on security, energy and migration as France's traditional influence on the continent wanes.

WEKU

10 years after Chibok, Nigeria's mass kidnappings return with a vengeance

In just a week there have been two mass kidnappings in Nigeria. Hundreds of women and children have been kidnapped in recent days in Africa's most populous country.

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Fanning Mistrust On Health, Russia Seeks Foothold In West Africa

"Health and Sovereignty" was the theme. "Medical sovereignty is one of the multifaceted parts of sovereignty and Russia wants to help African countries advance it," he said in French to the Burkina24 network at the conference, where some wore stickers of the Russian and Burkina Faso flags.

Radio France Internationale

UN alarmed over rising number of female genital mutilation cases

The number of female genital mutilation survivors now exceeds 230 million worldwide, with most living in Africa, according to Unicef. That represents an increase of 15 percent since 2016 despite progress against the practice in some countries.

The Guardian - UK

Various artists: Africatown, AL: Ancestor Sounds review – music that defies the darkest of pasts

From blues to industrial and rap, these extraordinary recordings showcase the community of descendants of the last slavers’ ship to the US

The Hindu

A South African Tamil girl who staunchly opposed the system of apartheid

Valliammai Munuswamy Mudaliar, a South African Tamil teenager, embraced Gandhian philosophy and fought against apartheid in 1913.

International Business Times

Protectionism, Taxes, Fuel: The High Cost Of Air Travel In Africa

Travelling 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) by air between two capitals on the same continent does not seem like a challenge.

International Business Times

Despite Oil Riches, Libyans Hit By Plummeting Purchasing Power

Libya may sit on Africa's biggest oil reserves, but many families are struggling with rapidly rising consumer prices as the festive Muslim holy month of Ramadan nears.

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Netflix Unveils Female-Focused African Series And Films For International Women's Day

Netflix unveils new African series and films celebrating female creators and diverse narratives for International Women's Day.

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