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Africa imports over 70% of its medicines. Making active ingredients locally would change this

Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population.

The Conversation

Bus crash in mountainous region of South Africa kills at least 42 people

Authorities say a bus veered off a road and plunged down an embankment on a steep mountain pass in northern South Africa, killing at least 42 people and injuring another 49

The Independent UK

Congo pushes back against U.S. pressure on critical minerals {Business Africa}

Congo Resists U.S. Push for Minerals, Demands Local Value and Development in Global Clean Energy Race while Tunisian Biotech Startup Turns 5,000 Tonnes of Invasive Blue Crab Waste into Sustainable, Pharmaceutical-Grade Chitosan.

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Male circumcision is made easier by a clever South African invention - we trained healthcare workers to use it

Voluntary medical male circumcision is one of the most important ways to reduce new HIV infections. The foreskin contains receptors that the HIV virus can attach to, and removing it reduces HIV transmission from women to men by about 60% .

The Conversation

10 Years of Remembering Wildlife: the latest book in photo conservation series is on sale now

We catch up with Remembering Wildlife founder Margot Raggett as the ninth coffee table book goes on sale

Digital Camera World

African countries gear up for major push on climate innovation, climate financing and climate change laws

The Second Africa Climate Summit, held in Ethiopia in September 2025, drew more than 25,000 people – from presidents and ministers to farmers, activists, business leaders and students. They came to talk about how Africa can source finance to grow in greener ways and cope with worsening climate disasters. Africa…

The Conversation

Introducing ZOA, a digital news channel by and for young Africans

France Médias Monde – parent company to RFI and TV station France 24 – has launched a new digital news channel: ZOA. Focused on feature-style stories, the platform targets a young African audience, and was built by young African journalists. Meet RFI's new little sister.

Radio France Internationale

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How 'woke' went from an expression in Black culture to a conservative criticism

The expression ‘stay woke’ started out as an affirmation for African Americans

The Independent UK

Kenyan Jeans Factory To Fire Workers As US Deal Expires

A Kenyan factory making jeans for US stores will start firing hundreds of workers this week as American lawmakers failed to renew Africa's duty-free access in time, its boss said Friday.

International Business Times

AI in Africa: 5 issues that must be tackled for digital equality

If it’s steered correctly, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate development. It can drive breakthroughs in agriculture. It can expand access to healthcare and education. It can boost financial inclusion and strengthen democratic participation.

The Conversation

Annular solar eclipse 2026: Everything you need to know about the 'ring of fire'

The next annular solar eclipse will occur on Feb. 17, 2026.

Space

Cycling world heads for Rwanda under a cloud of controversy after Vuelta chaos

First road world championships in Africa should be a moment of celebration – instead the sport is mired in controversy

The Guardian - UK

UN armored vehicle crashes in Central African Republic, killing 5 police officers

A United Nations armored personnel carrier in the Central African Republic has crashed into a river outside the capital, killing five U.N. police officers

The Independent UK

African leaders urge fair funding with $50bn climate call

African leaders ended their second continental climate summit on Wednesday in Addis Ababa with a call for more money, fairer financing and a stronger voice in global talks.

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South Africa to open new inquest into the 1977 death in custody of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko

South Africa will open a new inquest into the 1977 death in police custody of iconic anti-apartheid figure Steve Biko

The Independent UK

Is Nigeria vs South Africa on TV? Kick-off, channel and how to watch World Cup qualifier

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash

Radio France Internationale

Africa Climate Summit puts financing and resilience under the spotlight

The second Africa Climate Summit opened in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Monday, with the continent determined to position itself not only as a frontline victim of global warming but also as a source of solutions and innovation.

The Conversation

Woman-headed households in rural South Africa need water, sanitation and energy to fight hunger – G20 could help

Rural homes headed by women in South Africa have many problems getting water, sanitation and energy. Electricity from the grid, flush toilets and piped water are’t always available.

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Is Lesotho vs South Africa on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier

Everything you need to know ahead of the CAF Group C fixture

The Conversation

Genetic tests for cancer can give uncertain results: new science is making the picture clearer to guide treatment

Cancer treatment is becoming more personalised. By considering a patient’s unique genetic and molecular profile, along with their lifestyle and environmental factors, doctors can make more accurate treatment decisions. This approach, known as personalised or precision medicine, has been increasingly used in South Africa and has expanded to other African…

The Independent UK

Even in final years, African women endure long walks for water

Old age may bring new aches and pains, stretched savings and a perspective on life only gained by living it

The Independent UK

Africa’s elderly face deadly witchcraft accusations – and dementia is making it worse

Allegations of witchcraft lead to beatings, banishment and even death

The Independent UK

Africa is seeing a surge of dementia cases. Families aren’t sure what to do.

Big advances in lifespans in countries across Africa are coming with an unfortunate side effect: More cases of dementia

The Independent UK

In Africa, a continent full of children, the fates of young and old are intertwined

Africa is the world’s youngest continent — but the lives of its children are intertwined with the lives of its oldest

The Independent UK

Comic-Con Africa draws thousands of fans and cosplayers to Johannesburg

Comic-Con Africa has drawn tens of thousands of fans to Johannesburg

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