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A new class of metals could transform Africa’s clean energy economy – scientists explain

For centuries, useful metals have been developed by starting with one core element and adding small amounts of other elements. Steel, for example, is composed primarily of iron; carbon is added in varied amounts to produce different grades of steel. Bronze is made up of copper and tin. These mixtures…

The Conversation

Halting the march of the African armyworm: a natural cure offers hope to farmers

South African scientist’s breakthrough research shows soil fungus could be used in fight against devastating crop pest

The Guardian - UK

Sall's chances at UN secretary-general role weakened after first vote

Antonio Guterres’s successor as United Nations secretary-general will be named in October. So far, two candidates from the African continent – Senegal’s Macky Sall and Uganda’s Olara Otunnu – have failed to win sufficient support.

Radio France Internationale

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How Ethiopia can make COP32 the summit that actually delivers

The world’s governments will arrive in Addis Ababa in late 2027 for COP32, the first African-hosted climate summit in five years. Ethiopia’s presidency is on behalf of the African Union, the continental body. Addis Ababa has the chance to show what a Conference of Parties (COP) can deliver. But for…

The Conversation

BALLS on the moon: China set to launch Africa's 1st lunar science mission in 2029

Africa's first space exploration mission aims to send a trio of spherical probes to the lunar south pole aboard China's Chang'e 8 lander in 2029.

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Connected under the Milky Way: new exhibition shares Indigenous astronomical knowledge from Australia to South Africa

The Yamaji-Wajarri people studied the wide-open skies of their country for millennia before being host to one of the world’s largest radio telescopes

The Guardian - AU

The sex life of treefrogs: how females build better nests by mating with multiple partners

African grey foam-nest treefrogs (Chiromantis xerampelina) are common across the savannahs and dry forests of south-eastern Africa. Despite their unremarkable outward appearance, these small animals display some of the most intriguing reproductive behaviours known to science. Most notably, the females are highly polyandrous, constructing elaborate foam nests and mating with…

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AI could lift Sub-Saharan Africa economy 4% if power, internet improve, IMF says

As countries ‌and companies race ⁠to secure ⁠AI's economic benefits, investment in data centres, energy infrastructure and digital networks is surging worldwide.

The Economic Times

The African ski destination that you’ve probably never heard of

Thousands of people flock to sub-Saharan Africa’s only ski resort every year

The Independent UK

Malawi rolls out injectable HIV prevention drug amid hope and caution

Patrick Chakwana, 50, has lived with HIV since 1999, when there was no effective treatment and the message to those diagnosed was blunt: "Aids kills". Today, as Malawi becomes one of the latest African countries to roll out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug that prevents HIV infection, Chakwana's reaction is…

Radio France Internationale

Man wanted for killing wife, two daughters in UK arrested in South Africa after international manhunt

A 45-year-old British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage has been arrested in South Africa on suspicion of murdering his wife and two young daughters in the UK, bringing a swift international manhunt to a close.

The Times of India

World Cup history: a timeline of Africa’s greatest moments on the field

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers. For decades, global football governance structures heavily favoured European and South American teams, leaving Africa to fight not just for wins on the pitch,…

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The minute in which every eliminated African team conceded to go home at the 2026 World Cup

The eliminated African sides conceded shockingly late in the 2026 World Cup knockouts, but won our hearts

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Morocco Predicted Lineup vs. France: World Cup Quarterfinal

Morocco is the only remaining African nation competing at the World Cup.

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The Conversation

A Super El Niño is coming: 5 hard-won lessons the world can learn from Africa

Climate prediction scientists announced in June 2026 that El Niño, a cycle that happens every two to seven years, had formed. It was expected to develop into one of the strongest on record – a “super” El Niño.

The Conversation

Abdullah Ibrahim in the 1960s: how the famous pianist began to shape an African jazz sound

The 1960s is a significant era in Abdullah Ibrahim’s story. It’s a time when the South African master’s international career as a jazz pianist was gradually established and he laid the foundations for the signature sound that is recognised today as people reflect on his passing.

The Guardian - UK

Semenyo and Ghana out to emulate 2010 World Cup heroes as they face England

Carlos Queiroz’s squad hope to repeat the form that almost made Ghana the first African team to reach the semi-finals

The Economic Times

Best proverb of the day: 'Anyone can be polite to a king, but...' Life lessons from African proverb on human character, humility, ecosystem ethics, arrogance, social status, intentional kindness and moral nobility

Best proverb of the day: "Anyone can be polite to a king, but it takes a gentleman to be polite to a beggar" is an African proverb that explains the value of humility, kindness, respect, and human character. It teaches that true character is revealed by the way people treat…

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Zimbabwe parliament backs constitutional changes to keep 83-year-old president in power

Zimbabwe's parliament voted Thursday to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and push the next election to 2030, in the latest example of how Africa's ageing rulers are rewriting constitutions to keep themselves in power.

The Conversation

Could the roofs of low cost houses be South Africa’s secret weapon against hunger?

South Africa’s hunger crisis is no longer a distant warning. Millions of poor households are forced to choose between food, electricity, transport and water every month. The country also faces worsening climate shocks, such as floods, heatwaves, drought and growing water scarcity.

Radio France Internationale

Mexico brush past ill-disciplined South Africa to launch World Cup party

Mexico's Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez punished an indisciplined South Africa on Thursday night in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Euronews

Can African small businesses benefit from China's zero-tariff policy? {Business Africa}

Can small-scale local farmers in Zambia overcome strict quality and credit barriers to leverage China's new zero-tariff policy? Meanwhile, as fuel costs climb, Nigerian consumers turn to electric vehicles despite persistent power supply challenges.

The National (Scotland)

World Cup referee for Scotland vs Haiti required police escort after 'attack' attempt

Scotland's ref Ghorbal had to get a police escort out of a ground after he was attacked with a barrage of bottles in an African Champions…

Euronews

Multiple attackers kill 12 people in late-night shooting in South Africa, police say

Police said the motive was not yet known and no arrests had been made, but there were suspicions it was related to competition over illegal mining in the area.

The Times of India

Climate change is putting South Africa’s sheep farmers under strain, and how they’re adapting

South African sheep farmers in the Drakensberg mountains are battling a changing climate, facing shrinking pastures, heatwaves, and disease. Despite these challenges, they are adapting through rotational grazing and choosing resilient breeds. However, the study emphasizes the urgent need for government support, including better infrastructure and veterinary services, to ensure…

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