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Angelique Kidjo and DJ Black Coffee dedicate Grammy wins to African youth

Musicians worldwide were celebrated during the 64th Grammy Awards hosted by South African comedian Trevor Noah in Las Vegas on Sunday. Benin’s Angelique Kidjo and South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee won Grammys for their respective albums. Ukraine’s President Zelensky made a surprise video appearance appealing for support.

Radio France Internationale

Jumia Technologies Stock Skyrockets In This Key Trend: Here's Where To Look For An Entry, Exit

Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE: JMIA) was skyrocketing up over 27% higher on Monday after the Africa-based e-commerce company announced it will expand its logistics services on the continent throug

Benzinga

South Africa: Kwa-Zulu Natal community fights coal mine expansion

Communities in the province have been at loggerheads with mining firms for years over pollution and risk to livelihoods.

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Pleasing exploration results for Pensana as rare earths sourced to feed emerging Saltend plant

Angolan early joy following resumption of field work as Covid-related travel restrictions ease in Africa

Birmingham Post

Aid Group: More than 90 Migrants Drowned in Mediterranean

More than 90 people in an overcrowded boat drowned in the Mediterranean Sea, a prominent humanitarian group said, in the latest tragedy involving migrants departing from North Africa to seek a better life in Europe. Doctors Without Borders said late Saturday the migrants were on a vessel that left Libya…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The mystery of Africa's low Covid death rates

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone: There are no Covid fears here.

Bangkok Post

Bullens African Lion Safari was 'like the plains of Africa, but in Yatala'

Take a trip back in time to Queensland's drive-through safari, where the only thing between you and a field full of lions was a car window.

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Egypt Asserts Commitment to Work with African Countries to Support Regional Integration

Egypt has affirmed its commitment to work with African countries to support regional integration in the continent. This came during its participation in the 21st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in the Moroccan capital, Rabat. Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pope Francis' visit to Malta highlights the role of St. George Preca, an advocate for teaching the gospel

Pope Francis’ two-day visit to the tiny European country of Malta, a strongly Catholic island just south of Sicily, in April, 2022 put a spotlight on Malta’s complicated history and important contemporary concerns. Chief among these is the sharp increase in the number of asylum-seekers from Africa and the Middle…

The Conversation

Musician and youth worker to exhibit African ballet memorabilia

Phil Windever to showcase his collection of books, instruments and other memorabilia highlighting Les Ballet Africains' global tours.

Liverpool Echo

If the west can harbor Ukrainians, it can accept the many climate refugees to come

The Ukraine war has revealed the double-standards of the Global North’s immigration policies. Refugees from Africa, Asia and Latin America deserve the same sympathy

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The Independent UK

African refugees see racial bias as US welcomes Ukrainians

African refugees say the recent decision to grant refugee status and other humanitarian protections to Ukrainians fleeing war underscores the racial bias inherent in American immigration policy

The Independent UK

Intrepid frog travels 6,000 miles from Africa in a bag of fresh mint

Minty arrived to the UK from Ethiopia after an intrepid trip and is now in the care of the RSPCA.

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44 countries have COVID vaccination rates under 20% despite supply increase

Delivery is now the major concern in Africa.

Reuters

U.S. to build $537 million consulate in Nigeria's megacity

The United States will build a $537 million consulate in the Nigerian megacity Lagos, the country's commercial capital, as Washington strengthens economic and diplomatic relations with Africa's most populous country.

The Conversation

Who is Nigerian music star Wizkid -- and why is he taking over the world?

The global appreciation of West Africa’s Afrobeats music has grown significantly in the last decade. Afrobeats stars are touring the world, racking up record sales, winning awards and collaborating with big-name international artists.

The Conversation

2022 Grammys: what Fela Kuti has to do with West Africa's growing pop fame

There are a record number of African nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards and they are almost all from West Africa – Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Rocky Duwani (Ghana), Femi Kuti, Made Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tems (Nigeria).

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The Conversation

From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment

Another Grammy Awards season and there is a growing list of African nominees. For African music enthusiasts, it is heartwarming that recognition is being accorded to practitioners in the Afrobeats space.

The Independent UK

How to spend a day in Marrakech’s trendy industrial zone, Sidi Ghanem

This Moroccan city’s maze-like souks are only one side of its shopping scene – savvy buyers looking for North African clothing, homewares and cuisine should head for this designers’ quarter, says Mandy Sinclair

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The frog on the Tyne - stowaway amphibian arrives from Africa after 6,000 mile trip

The frog christened 'Minty' was discovered in a North East fruit and veg store after an epic trip from Ethiopia

Zenger

Active Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected Once Again, AccuWeather Forecasters Say

The season officially starts June 1, but there is a high chance for a preseason storm to develop.

Reuters

Anti-migrant vigilante group Dudula stokes tensions in South Africa

Shopkeepers pulled down their metal shutters and foreign staff stayed out of sight as hundreds marched through a Johannesburg neighbourhood demanding that migrants leave and that their jobs go to South Africans.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zelenskyy Recalls Envoys to Georgia, Morocco

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recalled Ukraine’s ambassadors to Georgia and Morocco, suggesting they haven’t done enough to persuade those countries to support Ukraine and punish Russia for the invasion. “With all due respect, if there won’t be weapons, won’t be sanctions, won’t be restrictions for Russian business, then please…

Los Angeles Times

California’s reparations effort moves ahead. Here’s what’s next

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s Reparations Task Force voted Tuesday to define those who are eligible for reparations as descendants of African Americans enslaved in the U.S. or of free Black people living in the country before the end of the 19th century.

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