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Mosquito season in southern Africa: tonic water and vitamins won’t protect you, but knowing where the hotspots are will

While the emergence of colourful butterflies is a welcome sign of summer, the constant buzzing of mosquitoes is an annoying part of the season.

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Can a superstar hippo help save Africa’s rainforests?

The world’s first superstar hippo lives in a zoo in Thailand. Moo Deng shot to fame soon after she was born in July this year, thanks to viral videos that showed off her cute expressions and chirpy demeanour. Yet the story of her species is less happy, and reveals the…

The Conversation

A colorful kite festival in South Africa raises awareness for mental health

Enthusiasts have flown kites of all kinds at an annual festival in South Africa that raises awareness for mental health

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IMF isn’t doing enough to support Africa: billions could be made available through special drawing rights

At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset.

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‘I felt this film was my duty’: director Mati Diop on Dahomey, about the return of looted African treasures

The French-Senegalese film-maker on winning the top prize at Berlin for her otherworldly new work, cultural identity and her beef with Beyoncé

The Guardian - UK

Negative stereotypes in international media cost Africa £3.2bn a year – report

Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say

The Guardian - UK

UN security council: African countries face hurdles and dangers in getting permanent seats

There is growing global consensus among the members of the United Nations that the UN security council, responsible for maintaining international peace and security, requires reform or restructuring to reflect the current balance of forces, and to improve its working methods and ability to do its work.

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Tyla Calls Best Afrobeats VMAs Win "Bittersweet" Because of the "Tendency to Group All African Artists Under" the Genre

The South African star took home the Moonperson for her global hit "Water."

Marie Claire

Coach tells of pride in Nigeria's historic para badminton bronze

Nigeria-born Mariam Eniola Bolaji and her Spanish coach were celebrating the athlete's bronze medal success in the para badminton on Tuesday – a first for an African player.

Radio France Internationale

Africa on the UN security council: why the continent should have two permanent seats

Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the historical injustice of its underrepresentation in global governance. Second, recognising African contributions in shaping the contemporary world order. Third, the urgency of…

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Sierra Leone's president uses UN Security Council presidency to urge more seats for Africa

Sierra Leone’s president says Africa cannot wait any longer to get a bigger voice in the United Nations’ most powerful body, the Security Council

The Independent UK

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo Makes History With Olympic Gold Win

Letsile Tebogo's emotional Olympic gold win in 200m sprint honors his late mother and marks a milestone for Botswana and Africa.

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Invasive wasps threaten South African ecosystems: what the public can do to help stop the spread

The sight of a swarm of wasps, or even just a single wasp, strikes fear into many people’s hearts. Most wasp species aren’t dangerous to humans (unless you’re allergic), but their stings are painful.

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Extreme weather in South Africa is disrupting tourism – research tracks the impact on coastal areas

South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, floods in the Eastern Cape and mid-latitude cyclones in the Western Cape. Kaitano Dube, a human geographer who has researched tourism, extreme weather and resilience to…

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Southern Africa is seen as a leader in wildlife conservation, but its market-driven approach is deeply flawed

Southern Africa’s wildlife economy is often hailed as a successful model. The idea behind this model is that biodiversity and wildlife are used as the basis of sustainable economic growth, through an increase in wildlife numbers and in a country’s revenue.

The Guardian - UK

Voters in Mauritania’s fledgling democracy head to the polls

Mohamed Ould Ghazouani expected to be re-elected in region of Africa where coups have been commonplace

The Conversation

June 16 uprising: how a massacre in South Africa led to Africa’s boycott of the 1976 Olympics

As the world prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, can we maintain faith in the nonpolitical ethos of the event? The Montreal Olympics Games in 1976 stands out, among others, as a clear instance of the games being used for political ends.

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Girls usually read better than boys. Why this isn’t the case in some African countries

In most parts of the world, girls outperform boys in reading. Girls are more likely to read at or above the expected level of proficiency for their grade compared to boys.

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Bicycles can change lives, especially in rural Africa – new report looks at their use in Ghana and Malawi

To many people around the world bicycles are a crucial means of transport, especially for carrying loads in rural areas. While their benefits are huge and many organisations are working on making access to bicycles a reality, a range of barriers still prevent them from being more widely available in…

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South Africa Reflects On Post-Election Soul-Searching

South Africa post-election: grappling with historical legacies, future direction, and the quest for unity and inclusivity.

The Conversation

African Standby Force turns 20: has it helped keep the peace? The pros and cons

It’s been 20 years since the African Standby Force was established by the African Union (AU). The standby force is mandated to implement the AU’s right to intervene in African situations that require military force. This year, the AU is reviewing the force’s successes and failures.

The Guardian - UK

Cop29 at a crossroads in Azerbaijan with focus on climate finance

Fossil-fuel dependent country hopes to provide bridge between wealthy global north and poor south at November gathering

The Guardian - UK

As the Red Sea crisis continues, pressure on consumer prices follows in its wake

UK manufacturers and retailers are not yet passing on all the costs of diverting ships round southern Africa – but can that last?

The Guardian - UK

Process raw materials in Africa, urges top environmentalist

Few economic and social benefits will come to Africans if processing is all done overseas, says Wanjira Mathai

France 24

'One of the biggest problems in South Africa is corruption', CAF president Motsepe says

Patrice Motsepe, head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who is also the brother-in-law of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, spoke exclusively to FRANCE 24 about whether he intends to run for president in his home country. "There are people who will do a much better job than I…

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