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Iran, Russia and China join for naval drills in South Africa as tensions run high

China, Russia, and South Africa are long-standing Brics members

The Independent UK

5 Wild Animals That Look Harmless but Are Extremely Dangerous

We have a vivid imagination of dangerous animals; they have sharp teeth, their roar is enough to dry one's throat. But the world is made up of exceptions. Some of the most dangerous animals on Earth look very calm, cute, slow and even harmless. Neither do they chase nor do…

Times Life

Africa Cup of Nations: last eight line up for next step on road to glory

Of the eight sides contesting the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday and Saturday, only Mali has never lifted the crown.

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India's Hidden African Descendants: Why the Siddi Story is Captivating the Internet

A viral Instagram reel is captivating the internet with the story of India's Siddi people, descendants of East Africans who preserved unique traditions in Gujarat and Karnataka villages for centuries

International Business Times UK

Tennis Kenya Finally Explains Why Hajar Abdelkader Received A Wildcard At Nairobi Tournament

Tennis Kenya explains Hajar Abdelkader's wildcard was granted last‑minute but later conceded misstep, promising tighter standards to safeguard African tennis.

International Business Times UK

Weekly Must-Read: How Resource Nationalism Is Redrawing the Global Mineral Playbook

From Africa to Latin America, resource-rich countries are rewriting the rules of mining, forcing China and the U.S. to navigate a very different landscape

Caixin Global

Climate adaptation has a new global plan. What the Belem indicators are and why they matter to Africa

At the 2025 global climate summit, COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, one decision stood out with major consequences for Africa: countries agreed on a new set of progress indicators.

The Conversation

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Morocco fossil find leads to new understanding of human history and movement

The timing and location of our species’ emergence remain unclear for lack of evidence but a new discovery in Morocco brings us closer to filling the knowledge gap.

Euronews

Arrow tips found in South Africa are the oldest evidence of poison use in hunting

The oldest evidence for the use of arrow poison globally was long thought to come from Egypt, dating to 4,000 years ago. It was a black, toxic residue on bone arrowheads from a tomb at the Naga ed Der archaeological site.

The Conversation

60,000-year-old poison arrows from South Africa are the oldest poison weapons ever discovered

Five quartz arrowheads found in a South African cave were laced with a slow-acting tumbleweed poison that would have tired prey during long hunts.

LiveScience

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Improved West African Crop Prospects

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -39 (-0.66%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -31 (-0.72%). Cocoa prices tumbled to 1-month lows on Wednesday amid favorable growing conditions in West Africa. Tropical General Investments Group said last Friday that favorable growing conditions in...

Barchart

Canada risks missing out on Africa’s trade boom under Mark Carney

At the G20 summit in South Africa in November, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several new initiatives, including talks toward a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) with South Africa.

The Conversation

The Prospects of a Bumper West African Cocoa Crop Weighs on Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -23 (-0.39%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -31 (-0.72%). Cocoa prices tumbled to 1-month lows today amid favorable growing conditions in West Africa. Tropical General Investments Group said last Friday that favorable growing conditions in West Africa...

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9,500-Year-Old Cremation in Malawi Sparks Debate Over Hunter-Gatherer Beliefs

Ancient African hunter-gatherers cremated a woman 9,500 years ago, revealing complex rituals and challenging assumptions about early human societies.

International Business Times UK

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Last common ancestor of modern humans and Neanderthals possibly found in Casablanca, Morocco

A collection of bones from Casablanca holds important new clues to the origins of modern humans and Neanderthals.

The Conversation

Measures of academic value overlook African scholars who make a local impact – study

Academics today, around the world, are confined by the way their research output is measured. Indicators that count the number of times their work is cited by other academics, and the relative prestige of journals that publish their papers, determine everything: from career development to research funding.

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When is the AFCON final? Date, kick-off time, venue and TV info for Africa Cup of Nations curtain call

We’re entering the business end of the Africa Cup of Nations, with the showpiece final looming

The Guardian - UK

‘The soul of the city’: can Kinshasa’s last remaining baobab tree be saved?

Across Africa, baobabs have rich symbolic meaning, but the breakneck expansion of the DRC’s capital has reduced their number in the city centre to one

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Radio France Internationale

Nigeria power past Mozambique into quarter-finals at Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen bagged a brace on Monday night as Nigeria walloped Mozambique 4-0 to sweep into the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Evening Standard

Algeria vs DR Congo: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Winners will face Nigeria in the quarter-final

The Independent UK

Passport holders in seven countries facing new ‘visa bond’ fee to enter US

Payment of the bond does not guarantee a visa will be granted

MyLifeXP

Venezuela Crisis Raises Concerns, Bajaj Auto Says Exports Remain Safe

Bajaj Auto has assured that the recent political crisis in Venezuela will not have a major impact on its global business. The company clarified that exports to Venezuela form less than one percent of its total overseas shipments. This clear statement has eased concerns among investors and customers. With a…

Radio France Internationale

Egypt and Nigeria enter last-16 fray as favourites against Benin and Mozambique

African football powerhouses Egypt and Nigeria respectively enter Monday's last-16 games at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Benin and Mozambique as overwhelming favourites.

The Independent UK

What it’s like learning to drive on some of the world’s most dangerous roads

Authorities say 94% of road accidents in the country of 15 million people are caused by human error

The Conversation

HIV funding still falls short of targets after pledges: what’s at stake

The US government paused all foreign assistance in January 2025. This abrupt decision affected the delivery of life-saving HIV medicines and the provision of HIV prevention services to millions of people. A UNAIDS report estimates there could be an additional 6 million new HIV infections and 4 million Aids-related deaths…

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