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Africa CDC: Ebola outbreak in Uganda "not getting out of hand"

Africa's top public health body said on Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in Uganda was "not getting out of hand" and that it was still under control, despite an increase in cases that have spread to the capital Kampala.

Reuters

South Africa to let Russian billionaire's superyacht dock

South Africa will allow a $500 million superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov to dock in Cape Town despite attempts from the city’s mayor to get its entry blocked

The Independent UK

Commentary: The key to unlocking the mysteries of COVID-19 is understanding immunity

Among the many medical puzzles about COVID-19 that continue to confound experts: Why does one spouse contract COVID-19 while in many cases the other does not? Why does the African continent have far fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths per capita than the other continents? Why does Singapore have more COVID-19…

Chicago Tribune

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Proteas brush off Paine tampering claims

South Africa say they've paid no attention to Tim Paine's claims they also ball-tampered in the 2018 Test series, brushing off the story in T20 World Cup camp.

AAP

African nations to finalize aims ahead of UN climate summit

The final meeting of African nations’ climate negotiators ahead of the global U.N. summit kicks off in the Namibian capital Windhoek on Monday, with participants expected to focus on how to ramp up renewable energy on the continent

The Independent UK

South Africa's biggest cities are out of water, but the dams are full: what's gone wrong

South Africa’s major cities in the Gauteng Province – the country’s economic heartland – are experiencing major water shortages. In Johannesburg and Tshwane taps have run dry, with numerous areas experiencing intermittent supply while some areas have no water at all.

The Conversation

Africa overcomes the odds to produce its own Covid vaccines

Set on redressing vaccine inequality between rich and poor nations, a South African consortium is taking on pharmaceutical giants in its quest to produce Africa's first homegrown mRNA Covid-19 vaccine and share it with the global south.

Radio France Internationale

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Woman King is worth watching: but be aware that its take on history is problematic

The Hollywood movie The Woman King, released in mid-September, became an immediate box-office success. The triumphs of the Agoodjies, the women warriors of the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey in today’s Benin, west Africa, are as magnificent as the public had anticipated. In this epic historical drama, African women take centre…

The Conversation

Jimi Famurewa: My slow-burning love affair with African food

Ahead of his debut book Settlers, Jimi Famurewa explains why it took him until adulthood to fall for Nigerian cooking that wasn’t his mum’s

Evening Standard

Africa in space: continent has a lot to gain, but proper plans must be put in place

Every year in October nearly 100 countries organise activities to mark World Space Week. The theme this year is space and sustainability. In this interview, Adejuwon Soyinka, West Africa regional editor at The Conversation Africa, asks Etim Offiong about how far Africa has come in the space age and what…

The Conversation

German tourist shot dead during dream holiday in South Africa when car ambushed

A German tourist was shot dead in cold blood when his car was ambushed by an armed gang on the first day of a dream holiday with friends in South Africa.

Evening Standard

South African universities need to better support doctoral supervisors

South Africa’s government has ambitious plans for doctoral education. The country aims to increase its output to 5,000 doctorates annually by 2030. In 2013, the figure stood at 2,051; by 2019 it was up to 3,445.

The Conversation

Can scandal-hit Ramaphosa survive as South Africa’s president?

Ramaphosa’s opponents want him impeached over a growing scandal, but he still retains significant support in the ANC.

Al Jazeera

Lewis Hamilton may never get his F1 wish after FIA's 2023 schedule announcement

While he is not yet considering retirement, at 37 years old Hamilton is in the twilight of his F1 career and may no longer be in the sport by the time it returns to Africa

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The Conversation

South Africa is surrounded by sea but doesn't have a plan to protect it: three steps to get one

South Africa is surrounded by 2,798km of coastline. Yet, oddly, the country doesn’t have a coherent maritime strategy underpinned by a related national strategy to safeguard its maritime interests.

Dynamite News

Madhya Pradesh: Modi releases 8 cheetahs in Kuno National Park

A total eight animals were brought from Africa to Gwalior by plane and thence to Kuno by an Army aircraft. Read more on Dynamite News:

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‘How is he OK?’: Somehow an incredibly tight rear-naked choke didn’t finish this fight

Watch Alphonse Viny Bessala somehow survive a deeply cinched rear-naked choke at UAE Warriors 32: Africa.

WEKU

Superstar Angélique Kidjo sings at the 1000th Tiny Desk — and speaks from her heart

in an exclusive interview, the 5-time Grammy award-winning Beninese singer talks about her music, her activism and the honor of performing at the 1,000th Tiny Desk Concert ("I'm speechless!")

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The Independent UK

With forests abound, Africa looks to grow its carbon market

Locals living in once-heavily forested regions across Africa are starting to find their land in high demand as governments and companies seek to improve their climate credentials through carbon credit schemes, where tree-planting offsets carbon dioxide emissions

The Conversation

Africa's dinosaur discoveries: five essential reads

Few prehistoric creatures generate as much excitement and awe as dinosaurs. Whether it’s the “tyrant” T-Rex or a slim-necked Brachiosaurus, people are fascinated by these creatures that dominated landscapes all over the world - including across the African continent - hundreds of millions of years ago.

The Independent UK

African nations urged to pile on pressure at climate summit

The former Irish President has called on African nations to pile on the pressure on rich, heavily-polluting countries to fulfill their climate pledges to the continent during a visit to Uganda

Evening Standard

South Africa vs England ODI series in balance due to new ‘SA20’ tournament launch

England’s ODI series in South Africa in January is hanging by a thread due to the arrival of the hosts’ new T20 tournament, SA20.

The Independent UK

For clean energy, financial growth, Africa looks to UN talks

Access to more and cleaner energy while continuing to grow economically will be a top priority for African nations in the upcoming United Nations climate conference in November, top officials and climate experts on the continent said

AAP

Boks Test for Lolesio, Wallabies pack

Expected to start in the No.10 for the Wallabies against South Africa, Noah Lolesio has been advised not to overplay his hand in Adelaide on Saturday.

The Conversation

Climate change will cause more African children to die from hot weather

Climate change has already increased global temperatures, greatly increasing extremes. This will continue unless greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to “net-zero”. The 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement requires emissions reductions of around 50% in the next 10 years.

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