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South Africa’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn: new bilingual education policy is a start

Language has always been used as a political football in South Africa. This can be traced back to the competing English and Dutch colonisers, from the 17th to the early 20th centuries, each group trying to assert linguistic as well as economic and social control.

The Conversation

With little progress at Cop16 biodiversity summit, Africa demands more action

Home to diverse ecosystems like primary forests, peatlands and mangroves, Africa nevertheless faces severe biodiversity degradation. Despite the recent Cop16 conference in Colombia offering limited progress for protecting Africa's flora and fauna, analysts hope future efforts will address the continent's environmental concerns more effectively.

Radio France Internationale

Africa’s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there’s still time to get things right – insights from experts

Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions.

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Prince William takes early-morning nature walk near South Africa's Table Mountain

Prince William has gone on an early-morning nature walk on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national park

The Independent UK

Prince William Emotionally Revisits Proposing to Princess Kate During South Africa Visit

"Africa has always held a special place in my heart."

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Andrew Roberts obituary

Other lives: Historian who specialised in the study of Africa, in particular Zambia

The Guardian - UK

Teenagers shout ‘tackle the prince’ as William joins them for touch rugby

The prince has begun a four-day visit to South Africa to promote his Earthshot Prize awards ceremony being hosted in Cape Town.

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Prince William celebrates young 'changemakers' on first South African engagement

Prince William has celebrated the "future changemakers" who will have a major "impact" on the world on his first engagement after arriving in South Africa.

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Visions of development have shifted in Africa over the past two decades: study explores how Rwanda and Ethiopia tried to shape the future

Contemporary economic challenges in Africa appear to be shifting the continent into a new era of development. From COVID-19 to war-induced inflation, many countries in Africa are facing significant economic challenges. The crises of recent years come on top of longer-term increases in debt, especially after the 2014 commodity price…

The Conversation

William tells young environmentalists, you are going to change the world

The Prince of Wales met 120 teenage activists at the start of a four-day visit to South Africa to promote his environmental project.

Evening Standard

Prince William's South Africa Visit Focuses On Climate Change

Prince William's visit to South Africa focuses on climate change, conservation efforts, and the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, highlighting his commitmen...

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Prince William begins a visit to South Africa that focuses on climate and the environment

Britain’s Prince William will speak with young environmentalists and local fishermen during a visit to South Africa, and his annual Earthshot Prize will award $1.2 million in grants to five organizations with innovative environmental ideas

The Independent UK

Slavery reparations need to be about future, not just cash, says Lammy

The Foreign Secretary is in Africa as he pursues a ‘fresh approach’ to partnerships across the continent.

Evening Standard

William to meet young environmentalists during Earthshot Week in South Africa

The future king is travelling to South Africa for the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony on Wednesday.

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William’s visit to South Africa will highlight Earthshot Prize

The Prince of Wales will have a high-level meeting with South Africa’s president.

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Prince William: 'Africa will always have a special place in my heart'

Prince William has declared Africa will always have a "special place in [his] heart" ahead of a four-day visit to Cape Town.

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COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take centre stage at the annual global climate change conference, COP29, in November.

Evening Standard

Lammy pledges to ‘listen rather than tell’ on first official visit to Africa

The Foreign Secretary will hold high-level meetings in Nigeria and South Africa on his first visit to the continent in the role.

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Africa holds ‘special place in my heart’ says William before Earthshot ceremony

Cape Town’s Table Mountain and other landmarks will be lit up green during Earthshot Week.

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Minnesota Pastor Killed In Africa, Wife Arrested In Connection

Minnesota pastor turned missionary Beau Shroyer tragically killed in Angola; wife arrested. Shroyer's dedication to serving the Nyneka people highlighted. ...

The Independent UK

Mpox outbreak: How can UK travellers stay safe from the virus?

The UK Health Security Agency say the risk of mpox infection is ‘low for most travellers’

Radio France Internationale

Cultural exchanges beyond borders as African art gains global interest

African contemporary arts are attracting increasing interest thanks to a packed season stretching from Europe to Africa. Artists and curators from across the continent and the diaspora reflect on the impact of cultural exchanges beyond their borders – from London to Paris, Luanda to Dakar.

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Design makes a welcome return to the Dakar Biennale, sounding a clarion call to Africa’s new creative generation

The Dakar Biennale 2024 (7 November – 7 December) includes design for the first time in 20 years; here are four designers to look out for and what the event means to them

The Times of India

Mpox not under control as deadly variant found in the UK: Will winter fuel the next epidemic?

A worrying statement has been given by the African CDC, which has been working hard to tackle this year's monkeypox infection, in which the majority of deaths have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of the outbreak.

The Independent UK

Prince of Wales' environmental roadshow to arrive in Africa next week

Prince William’s roadshow for environmental innovation will arrive in South Africa next week as the heir to the British throne announces the winners of his annual Earthshot Prize, aimed at finding new ways to combat climate change and other threats to the planet’s air, water and wildlife

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