The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Lewis Hamilton aims to extend career till early 2030s so he can race in African Grand Prix

The 41-year-old is set on fulfilling his ‘dream to be able to race in Africa’, specifically Rwanda which will host despite criticism of its human rights record

The Guardian - UK · 9h ago

Lewis Hamilton “forced to stay a lot longer” in F1 amid African Grand Prix hopes

Lewis Hamilton has joked he could extend his Formula 1 career into his mid-40s to fulfil his dream of racing in Africa

Motorsport · 11h ago

Lewis Hamilton to extend Formula One career to realise dream of racing in Africa

The race in Rwanda, announced by F1 last week, is set to take place for the first time in the “early 2030s”.

The Independent UK · 11h ago

What to know about the Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to 4 other countries

The Ebola outbreak from Congo has now spread to Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya, raising urgent health concerns. Nigeria confirmed a case involving a woman who arrived from Uganda, and contact tracing is ongoing. Uganda previously reported an outbreak after Congolese patients crossed the border for treatment, but this is now…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Why the Same Railway Tracks Keep Killing Elephants in India

India has roughly 30,000 wild Asian elephants, the largest population outside Africa, and each year trains kill between 20 and 30 of them. The deaths are not spread evenly across the 68,000-kilometre rail network. A handful of track sections, some no longer than a few kilometres, account for a disproportionate…

Times Life · Oct 22

Severely ill ICE detainees face imminent deportation to unknown African states, advocates say

Flights to third countries where the detainees have no ties are scheduled as early as Wednesday, relatives detail

The Guardian - US · Oct 21

Africa’s bats could survive climate change – if they can find somewhere to live

Climate change and changes in the way land is used are the two biggest threats to wildlife because they change the environment in which animals survive and thrive. Knowing how species respond to these pressures is central to planning conservation actions.

The Conversation · Oct 21

Africans reuse, repair, recycle and resell waste: what’s needed to build on the circular economy basics

In many African cities, a broken fridge is rarely thrown away immediately. It may be repaired and resold, dismantled for spare parts or collected for its metal components.

The Conversation · Oct 21

How can African schools support children’s mental health? Research shows what works and what doesn’t

Schools are often among the first places where emotional and behavioural difficulties become visible. Learners may start missing classes, withdrawing from friends or struggling academically.

The Conversation · Oct 21

Africa CDC calls Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records first case

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent

The Independent UK · Oct 21