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City liveability rankings tell a biased story -- our research in Dhaka explains why

Like many fast-growing megacities in Asia and Africa, Dhaka, in Bangladesh, is often stigmatised as one of the most unliveable cities on earth, due to overcrowding, slums and substandard housing. The Bangladeshi capital boasts around 23 million residents.

The Conversation

A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography – Tate Modern show celebrates new generation of artists, but misses a trick

The last large survey exhibition of African photography by a major western gallery was In/Sight at the Guggenheim Museum in New York in 1996. Twenty-seven years later, Tate Modern is introducing a British audience to the next generation of African photographers.

The Conversation

Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe roll out red carpet for ‘brother’ Iran’s official visit

Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi has wrapped up a short official visit to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The three African states signed deals with a “critical strategic partner” while Iran boosted diplomatic and economic ties with what Raisi called a “continent of opportunities”.

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Egypt and Sudan's international partners try to stop the civil war

Leaders from Sudan’s seven neighboring countries agreed on Thursday in Cairo to a new Egyptian-led initiative seeking to resolve the deepening conflict in the African country.

Radio France Internationale

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July 7-13, 2023

The Independent UK

ICC says investigating alleged new war crimes in Sudan's Darfur

The International Criminal Court opens a new war crimes probe into Sudan's civil war as the UN accuses RSF paramilitary forces in Darfur of killing and dumping the bodies of at least 87 people. Also, South Africa's top court upholds an earlier ruling that former president Jacob Zuma should return…

France 24

African voices amplified by continental podcast explosion

Podcasts are on the rise in Africa. The huge sector has been dominated by voices from outside the continent, but more African producers are now turning to the mic to tell their stories. Also the European Court of Human Rights finds that South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya was discriminated…

France 24

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Egypt, Ethiopia hope to reach agreement within 4 months after long dispute over Africa's largest dam

Ethiopia and Egypt say they aim to finalize within four months an agreement on the operations of Africa’s largest dam after years of failed talks

The Independent UK

Tourists warned as Cerberus heatwave hits parts of Europe and North Africa

Rebekah Sherwin, of the Met Office’s global forecasting team, said the heatwave conditions are expected to continue next week.

The Independent UK

Fungal infections in the brain aren't just the stuff of movies – Africa grapples with a deadly epidemic

In the 2023 American post-apocalyptic drama television series The Last of Us, humans are plunged towards extinction as a fungal infection of the brain zombie-fies most of the species. This may seem far-fetched but fungi can, and do, infect human brains.

The Conversation

‘Don’t feel like I belong’ : A Zimbabwean athlete in South Africa

Life in South Africa has been like a marathon with ups and downs for a Zimbabwean athlete in search of opportunities.

Al Jazeera

Six killed in Kenya at anti-tax hike protests

In tonight's edition: Kenya warns demonstrators that they'll be met with a short fuse from authorities as at least six people are killed in clashes with police during banned anti-tax rallies. Also, the mystery of a possibly missing migrant boat deepens as Senegal denies the claims of a Spanish NGO…

France 24

Côte d’Ivoire is launching its first satellite for Earth observation – and it’s locally made

Côte d’Ivoire has announced plans to launch its first satellite within the next two years. A team of scientists in the fields of astrophysics and geology tell The Conversation Africa about the potential benefits of this development and how the country plans to realise its space industry ambitions.

The Conversation

Israel Adesanya breaks silence after X-rated N-word rant at Dricus Du Plessis

Middleweight champion Adesanya went into the octagon after Du Plessis defeated former world champion Robert Whittaker on Saturday for an heated face-to-face

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The Independent UK

Iran's president begins a rare visit to Africa 'to promote economic diplomacy'

Iran’s president has begun a rare visit to Africa as his country under heavy U.S. economic sanctions seeks to deepen partnerships around the world

France 24

Caster Semenya wins testosterone discrimination case at European court

In tonight's edition: South African double 800m Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins her appeal at the European Court of Human Rights against World Athletics rules requiring her to artificially lower her testosterone levels. Also, the WHO says a new anti-malaria vaccine is a major breakthrough. Some 18 million doses have…

The Conversation

Ethiopia wants to join the BRICS group of nations: an expert unpacks the pros and cons

A few years ago, the BRICS grouping – Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa – had lost salience because three of its members were in severe economic difficulty. Brazil, Russia and South Africa are primarily natural resource exporters and were badly affected by the global commodity price bust of…

The Conversation

Nigeria’s growing population can be an advantage, with better data and a policy focus on young people

Nigeria’s population is currently estimated at over 222 million, with the median age - the age at the midpoint of the population - 18.1 years. This poses challenges and opportunities. Akanni Akinyemi explains in this interview with The Conversation Africa that better data and greater focus on its huge young…

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Nigeria's president Tinubu named as new chair of Ecowas

West African heads of states have chosen Nigeria's newly elected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead the Ecowas regional bloc for the next year, replacing Guinea-Bissau's leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

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Ugandan Adviser Plans Trade Shows To Boost Exports, Attract Investment

Uganda's Export Vision: $6 Billion Boost by 2028

Al Jazeera

‘Continent of opportunities’: Iran’s Raisi to go on Africa tour

President is heading to Africa one month after a three-country trip to Latin America.

The Conversation

How an African collection of art in Canada is celebrated with care and community

A significant collection of traditional African art has had a home in Canada for almost a hundred years.

The Week

The taming of Malaria

According to an oft-repeated factoid, half of all the human beings who have ever existed on Earth have been killed by malaria – equivalent to around 54.5 billion people.

Daily Mirror

Mohamed Salah set for new club vs country row as Egypt want him to miss more Liverpool games

Egypt are keen to have Mo Salah play at the Olympics in Paris next summer but it would mean the forward missing Liverpool games on top of his Africa Cup of Nations absence

Zenger

Uganda’s Odrek Rwabwogo Aims To Transform Trade And Increase Exports

Uganda's Plan to Boost Exports by $6 Billion: No More 'Blind Dates' in Trade

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