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The Independent UK · Oct 13

Children among at least 139 dead after migrant boat capsizes

A boat carrying 305 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa

The Independent UK · Oct 11

No Fitch, Moody's or S&P, please: The Big 3 face a new challenge

The African Union established the Africa Credit Rating Agency to provide better assessments for African economies. This initiative aims to address global rating agencies' perceived biases and shortcomings. Credit ratings for African nations currently suffer from a significant information gap compared to other regions. The new agency could enhance local…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Senegal's President Faye: Macky Sall best candidate 'to fight for Africa' at UN

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has thrown his weight behind his predecessor and former political rival Macky Sall to become the next United Nations secretary-general. No one is better placed to fight for Africa's place at the table, he told RFI and France 24.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25

Tesla faces trial over ‘rampant racism’ against Black workers at US plant

Opening the state's case, lawyer Brett Watson showed the court photographs of graffiti found inside the Fremont plant. The images included the N-word, references to the Ku Klux Klan, a Confederate flag, a white supremacist symbol and messages telling Black workers to "go back to Africa". According to court documents,…

The Times of India · Sep 22

West African scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection

West African laboratory scientists are urging governments to strengthen their capacity to detect disease outbreaks to prevent another major crisis

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Marnus Labuschagne survives cut as Australia name Test squad to face South Africa

Australia’s selectors have kept faith in the 32-year-old despite a run of poor form

The Independent UK · Sep 7

UK Pledges £51 Million to Fight Congo Ebola as Critics Raise 'Poaching' Concerns Over African Doctors

The UK has pledged over £50 million to combat the worsening Ebola outbreak in the DRC, amidst concerns about Africa's healthcare worker shortage due to migration to countries like the UK.

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

'Wasn't space' for out-of-sorts batter in ODI squad

Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of featuring in Australia's one-day World Cup defence in 2027 have dipped after he was dropped for this month's tour of South Africa.

AAP · Aug 31

French soldiers disciplined over Rhodesian flags linked to white supremacists

France's Ministry of the Armed Forces has launched disciplinary proceedings against several soldiers photographed holding flags linked to Rhodesia, a former white minority-ruled territory in southern Africa whose symbols have been embraced by white supremacists.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 26