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Sale of a rare Fang mask cleared by French court

A French elderly couple on has had its request to cancel the 4.2-million-euro sale of a rare African mask that they had let go for 150 euros thrown out, with the court calling their claim frivolous.

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Controversial African Mask Sale Cleared By French Court

A French elderly couple on Tuesday saw its request to cancel the 4.2-million-eurosale of a rare African mask that they had let go for 150 euros thrown out, with the court calling their claim frivolous.

International Business Times

LGBTQ+ Africans Seek Asylum Amidst Escalating Homophobic Laws

Investigating the surge of homophobic laws in Africa, this article explores ties between local politicians and US charity Family Watch International.

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Coups, climate and cost of living: Key issues that shaped 2023 in Africa

It was a year full of high-stakes geopolitical drama and economic crises for Africa.

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Global supply chain under threat amid Houthi attacks on vessels in Red Sea

On Monday, British oil giant BP and Taiwan's Evergreen became the latest companies to suspend transit in the Red Sea amid drone and missile attacks by Houthi rebels from Yemen. The firms join several of the world's biggest freight companies in avoiding the waterway, though which 12 percent of global…

France 24

Play halted as massive eagle kills impala on golf course; video

Play was interrupted on Skukuza Golf Club in South Africa recently as a massive eagle feasted on a baby impala that it had ambushed.

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Judge throws out Kabwe lead-poisoning case against Anglo American mining

South African court dismisses huge class-action lawsuit over toxic legacy of mining at Broken Hill in Zambia between 1925 and 1974

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EU, Kenya sign landmark trade deal hailed as beginning of 'historic partnership'

Kenya and the European Union have signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.

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Kenya, EU Ink 'Historic' Trade Deal

Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.

International Business Times

Charismatic Congolese rapper Jessy B wins 2023 RFI music prize

Jessy B from the Republic of Congo is the winner of the 2023 RFI Prix Découvertes (Discovery Prize) for upcoming musicians from the African continent. Chosen by a jury headed by French rapper Black M, she takes over from Malian artist Black AD.

Radio France Internationale

Democracy’s Super Bowl: 40 elections that will shape global politics in 2024

From Russia to South Africa, India to the US, the coming year’s contests could embolden dictators or revitalise democracies

The Guardian - UK

A vibrant art scene in Uganda mirrors African boom as more collectors show interest

A growing list of artists in Uganda is contributing to a feeling among curators of an exciting moment for art in the East African country

The Independent UK

UN peacekeeping chief welcomes strong support for its far-flung operations despite `headwinds'

The United Nations peacekeeping chief says he was very satisfied with the strong support of many countries for its far-flung operations at a recent ministerial meeting, despite “headwinds and challenges and problems.”

The Independent UK

Mercedes-Benz South Africa Exports 2 Million C-Class Globally

Discover Africa's vibrant auto industry, with Mercedes-Benz SA leading the global export of luxury cars. Talent nurtured by the Mercedes Learning Academy d...

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International Business Times

Leaks Show McKinsey Pushed Fossil Fuel Agenda At Africa Climate Summit

Consulting giant McKinsey & Company sought to place controversial carbon market schemes favoured by its fossil fuel clients at the heart of the Africa Climate Summit, according to internal documents and sources who talked to AFP. The documents reveal that the firm worked behind the scenes to shape the agenda…

France 24

Canada: Quebec looks to African nurses to meet shortage of caregivers

Facing a massive shortage of workers in the healthcare sector, Canada's French-speaking province of Quebec has launched a major recruitment drive in Africa. The goal is to attract 1,000 Francophone nurses in the space of two years. With this $65 million programme, the provincial government hopes it will help reverse…

The Conversation

The Sahara Desert used to be a green savannah – new research explains why

Algeria’s Tassili N’Ajjer plateau is Africa’s largest national park. Among its vast sandstone formations is perhaps the world’s largest art museum. Over 15,000 etchings and paintings are exhibited there, some as much as 11,000 years old according to scientific dating techniques, representing a unique ethnological and climatological record of the…

The Independent UK

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Black Ghosts: Noo Saro-Wiwa's new book is a powerful reflection on Africans in China

Noo Saro-Wiwa is a celebrated Nigerian-born travel writer. Her latest book is Black Ghosts. It explores, with candour and compassion, the lives of several African economic migrants living in China, a group of people who are key to trade between the continents. As a scholar of African travel writing and…

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Tejay Antone's Mesmerizing Journey through Africa's Wildlife and Landscapes

Join Tejay Antone on an unforgettable African safari. Witness majestic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes while experiencing nature's grandeur.

The Guardian - UK

‘Many think football is not a game for women’: why Egypt is falling behind

This week’s newsletter looks at the struggles facing the women’s national team in the most populous country in north Africa

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AFCON 2023 live streams: How to watch Africa Cup of Nations online from anywhere, teams, fixtures, latest news, song, mascot

Watch AFCON 2023 live streams from anywhere for the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament with Senegal, Nigeria, Morocco and hosts Ivory Coast among the favorites.

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Africa sees sharp rise in road traffic deaths as motorbike taxis boom

Fatalities rose by 17% in a decade on the continent, despite falling globally, with campaigners calling for stricter safety standards on motorcycle helmets

The Guardian - UK

Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward review – a plantation hell

This powerful tale of an enslaved woman’s journey through the deep south draws on Dante and African spirit mythology

The Conversation

China-Africa relations in 2023: key moments and events to remember

In a year when headlines have been dominated by conflict in Europe and the Middle East, and geo-economic tensions between China and the West, China-Africa relations were, in comparison, a steady and stable norm.

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