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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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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 Independent UK

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

The Conversation

South Africa's nuclear sector has failed its test: the Koeberg nuclear plant life extension

South Africa’s only nuclear power plant, Koeberg, has frequently been in the news in 2022, all for the wrong reasons.

The Conversation

Africa CDC says renaming of monkeypox variants curbs stigma

The head of Africa’s public health agency says he’s “really pleased” that the World Health Organization is renaming the strains of the monkeypox disease to remove references to African regions to reduce concerns of stigmatization

The Independent UK

$South Africa's proposed fracking regulations should do more to protect groundwater$

South Africa's proposed fracking regulations should do more to protect groundwater

South Africa is extremely water scarce, and water supply will become more challenging in the future. The population and economy are growing, increasing demand. Rainfall is variable and more extreme and prolonged droughts are expected because of climate change. More than 80% of South Africa’s available surface water resources are…

The Conversation

South Africa's 'silent revolution' as those with cash go solar

Thanks to his rooftop solar panels, Pierre Moureau only notices the blackouts that regularly plunge South Africans into darkness when complaints pop up on his Johannesburg neighbourhood's WhatsApp group.

Reuters

South Africa doesn't need new cities: it needs to focus on fixing what it's got

South Africa is a dominantly urban country, with almost 70% of the population living in cities and towns. But urban services and infrastructures are coming under increasing strain from the collapse of infrastructure in many smaller and medium sized towns and deteriorating levels in the large cities.

The Conversation

Kenya general election: Cancellation of local polls raises questions ahead of vote

In tonight's edition: Kenyans are just hours away from heading to the polls for a general election. They will choose governors, MPs and a new president, marking the end of Uhuru Kenyatta's nine years in office. Also, as grain exports from Ukraine slowly resume, we take a closer look at…

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Vacuum of ideas at ANC policy conference bodes ill for South Africa's governing party

South Africa is in the throes of an unprecedented, multifaceted socio-economic crisis requiring substantive, impactful policy interventions. Yet, having attended the governing African National Congress’s recent five-yearly national policy conference, which was supposed to show how the party intends to steer the country forward, I wonder if it actually appreciates…

The Independent UK

Africa lays out goals ahead of UN climate summit

African officials outlined their priorities for the upcoming U.N. climate summit, including a push to make heavily polluting rich nations compensate poor countries for the environmental damage done to them

The Times of India

CWG 2022: PM Modi, President Murmu, Anurag Thakur congratulate women's lawn bowls team for historic gold

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women's Lawn Bowls team for striking Gold and capturing the country's first-ever medal in the discipline against South Africa in the final of the women's fours event at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The Conversation

Ramaphosa acts to ease South Africa's energy crisis: impact will be felt in renewables

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced an action plan to address the country’s growing energy crisis. It included relaxing the legislative and environmental requirements to speed up private investment and increase generation capacity. The Conversation Africa’s Nontobeko Mtshali asked Wikus Kruger for his insights.

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Food security 'experts' don't have all the answers: community knowledge is key

South Africa is in the grips of a food system paradox. It’s a country known for its agricultural production and has a sophisticated policy framework. Yet, millions of its residents are malnourished. Nearly one in four children are stunted as a result of their mother’s poor nutrition during pregnancy and…

The Hindu

Trott takes over as Afghanistan head coach before Ireland series

South Africa-born Jonathan Trott, 41, played 52 tests for England before retiring in 2015.

Radio France Internationale

Record breaker Oshoala and Senegal's Mané claim Caf player of the year awards

Aptly, on the eve of the women's Cup of Nations final between Morocco and South Africa, it was Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala who stole the show at the 2022 Caf Awards.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Africa Business Summit Discusses 'Building Future Together'

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has said that Africa needs active partners who do not exploit short-term opportunities, noting that it is time for the continent to reap the fruits of its potential and play its pivotal natural role in the international arena. "It is time for Africa to reap…

The Conversation

Superstars Sadio Mané and Mo Salah eclipse African football at home

Senegal’s Sadio Mané and Egypt’s Mo Salah are among 10 players nominated for the African Footballer of the Year prize at this year’s Caf Awards held by the Confederation of African Football in Rabat, Morocco.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa edge past Zambia to reach back-to-back Cup of Nations finals

South Africa moved into the final at the Africa Cup of Nations for the second tournament in a row on Monday following a last-gasp 1-0 win over Zambia.

Wales Online

How Wales’ 33-man World Cup squad is shaping up after South Africa, with young bolter set for call but big names to miss out

Wayne Pivac has more information to mull over after Wales' tight Test showdown against the Springboks.

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