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The life and legacy of Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah

In tonight's edition: We take a look back at the life of Ghana's independence figure Kwame Nkrumah, who died half a century ago today. But first, Mali accuses France of violating parts of its controlled airspace after drone footage shot by the French military showed soldiers covering corpses with sand.…

France 24

MSNBC's Joy Reid Claims Elon Musk 'Misses' Apartheid-Era South Africa

If Musk was so fond for South Africa's segregationist policies, why did he refuse military conscription and jump ship to Canada as a teen?

Reason

Inside Michael Jackson's zoo of horrors - giraffes on fire and bear in bumper car

Ross Kemp has uncovered the truth behind what happened to the animals Michael Jackson kept in Neverland, including elephants who were cruelly tortured and pet monkey Bubbles

Daily Mirror

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South Africa's COVID relief measures mostly excluded refugees: a neglect of duty

The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa saw the government impose a lockdown in a bid to save lives. It introduced several interventions to cushion the impact of the crisis caused by the shutdown of economic activities on citizens. Among the measures were food aid as well…

The Conversation

'Great resignation' appears to be hastening the exodus of US and other Western companies from Russia

Companies across the globe are fleeing Russia in an unprecedented display of corporate solidarity with their governments, appalled over the invasion of Ukraine. Over 750 multinational businesses so far have said they’re curtailing, suspending or severing ties to Russia, more than triple the number that abandoned South Africa over apartheid…

The Conversation

Badgers Academy: empowering girls and women in Cape Town through football

This week we look at how one club is changing perceptions of what is possible in women’s football in South Africa

The Guardian - UK

More troops sent to Darfur after violent tribal clashes

In tonight's edition: More troops are sent to the turbulent region of Darfur in Sudan, after days of clashes between Arab and Masalit communities that cost more than 175 lives. Also, as South Africa pledges more money to flood-stricken communities, President Cyril Ramaphosa says there will be real-time audits on…

France 24

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Climate change hits southern part of Africa

Tropical Storm Ana in January, Tropical Cyclone Batsirai in February, then Dumako, Emnati and Gombe in quick succession: three cyclones and two "tropical storms" in six weeks hitting the coasts of southeast Africa.

Bangkok Post

'Money shouldn’t necessarily be a reason for failing' — URC chief's verdict on Welsh teams

URC chief executive Martin Anayi has been speaking to the media about the cross-continent competition

Wales Online

Changes in sub-Saharan maize trade spell potential trouble for Kenya

Maize production in some of the sub-Saharan African countries that dominated maize supplies during the 2021/22 marketing year is expected to be lower this coming season. This will bring about some changes in the sub continent’s maize trade in the 2022/23 marketing year, in particular creating complications for Kenya. In…

The Conversation

Long list of unfinished business mars South Africa's Freedom Day

On 27 April 1994, South Africans from all walks of life voted in the first democratic elections. This was after many years of disenfranchisement of black people in South Africa. This day therefore marked an important democratic breakthrough in the history of the country.

The Conversation

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover: Five things that might change on the hellsite

Elon Musk – South Africa born billionaire, dude who’s building the internet in space, meme lord, and promoter of Ponzi schemes like Dogecoin – has finally done what he’s been talking about for a few weeks. A hostile takeover of Twitter.

Newslaundry

Train Converted into Boutique Hotel in Heart of South African Savanna

From their carriage on the bridge, in the heart of the Kruger National Park, a national reserve in South Africa, visitors can spot baboons weave their way, a hippo wades in the river below, while a lone leopard prowls, sniffing for an antelope to make its dinner.

Asharq Al-Awsat

The aggressive, confrontational 'pain in the backside' now tipped to play for Wales in South Africa

He's in form and starting to impress a number of people with his combative displays

Wales Online

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South Africa legend Graeme Smith cleared of racism and slams "baseless allegations"

South Africa legend Graeme Smith, who was the former CSA director of cricket, has been cleared of racism by two independent arbitrators after allegations were levelled at him

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as Dai Young admits 'nightmare' has unfolded and Wales star back from broken face

Here's your rugby evening headlines for Monday, April 25

The Conversation

Floods create health risks: what to look out for and how to avoid them

Recently South Africa has experienced heavy rains which resulted in floods in some parts of the country. In the coastal city of Durban hundreds of people have died and families have been displaced in the aftermath. Water pipes, sewerage systems and roads have also been damaged. Public health experts, Juno…

The Conversation

Democracy loses its glow for South Africans amid persistent inequality

South Africans believed that the introduction of democracy in 1994 would transform their lives for the better through equality of opportunities. This hasn’t happened.

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The Conversation

Pressure groups offer the best hope for South Africa's democracy

South Africans have learnt that democracy isn’t simply a destination that they reached with the formal end of apartheid on 27 April 1994. It is also a lifelong quest to keep up the pressure against corruption, and on elected representatives to deliver on their promises.

The Guardian - UK

Silverton Siege review – sensational apartheid-era standoff gets Hollywood treatment

Cliches and contrivances relegate a key incident in South African history to routine Tinseltown-style fodder

The Independent UK

In South Africa, a lighter, brighter chicken curry

In Cape Town, South Africa, a vibrant chicken and vegetable curry turns the idea of curry on its head

Daily Mirror

Montagu Country Hotel review: the Art Deco hotel not to miss on a South Africa road trip

A review of the Montagu Country Hotel in Montagu, South Africa including the style, food, things to do and the best sightseeing to enjoy in Montagu such as Route 62

Reuters

Emotional farewell for 'brave' police diver who drowned in S.African floods

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The Guardian - US

Former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg killed after car struck by teenage driver

Pedrie Wannenburg, a former South Africa rugby player, died after his car was struck by a teenage driver who was fleeing from police outside Houston

The Conversation

Fresh signs of mosquito insecticide resistance in South Africa

Most South Africans aren’t worried about malaria even though the disease is endemic in the country. Four of the country’s nine provinces carry malaria risk while 10% of the population is at risk of contracting malaria.

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