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These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most trafficked mammal in the world

The Independent UK

Russian embassy in Nairobi denies recruiting Kenyans to fight in Ukraine

The Russian embassy in Kenya on Friday denied that embassy officials were behind networks recruiting soldiers from Africa to fight in Ukraine, calling the accusations "a dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign".

Radio France Internationale

Gold, power and influence – how the UAE is shaping Sudan’s war

From the Red Sea to the Sahel, the United Arab Emirates has quietly but steadily expanded its footprint across Africa. What began as commercial engagement – in ports, logistics and commodities – has evolved into something more strategic. Nowhere is that more visible than in Sudan, where the Emirates stand…

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“It sparked up something deep”: Vic Mensa credits IShowSpeed’s Africa tour with reshaping how millions view the continent

Vic Mensa praised IShowSpeed’s 28-day Africa livestream tour, saying it helped challenge long-held stereotypes and reshape global perceptions of the continent. Speaking on a podcast, Mensa noted that millions experienced Africa in real time through Speed’s streams. He believes the journey provided authentic cultural insight, while Speed himself said the…

The Times of India

F1 considering format changes, 12 sprints from 2027

Formula 1 is keen to shake up its format and add more sprint races as Stefano Domenicali discusses the potential of new races in Turkey, Asia and Africa

Motorsport

A macabre dispute has kept the body of Zambia's former president unburied for months

A bitter feud in Zambia has left former President Edgar Lungu’s body unburied in a South African funeral home for more than eight months

The Independent UK

Son of President Mugabe detained over shooting in South Africa

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s former leader, was held by police after the incident at his home

The Independent UK

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Streetlights in Lagos can boost safety and grow the economy. Why not everyone benefits

Nigeria is urbanising at a remarkable speed. Some of the world’s fastest growing cities are in the west African country.

The Conversation

African Union: how does it make a difference in everyday life and what would happen if it didn’t exist?

The African Union held its 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in February 2026. The two-day assembly produced the usual number of decisions and declarations across African peace and security, trade, governance and development.

The Conversation

'Ridiculous' plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa

The plan was based on lessons learned at Palm Beach Zoo, where animals are taught to voluntarily participate in their own care.

Euronews

South Africa is sending in the army to fight crime (again). Does it ever work?

Soldiers from the South African National Defence Force are going to be deployed alongside members of the South African Police Service to combat gangs and armed groups associated with illegal mining.

The Conversation

A Kenyan school like no other may be an African education blueprint

Rare Gem Talent School in Kenya uses hands-on lessons for students with dyslexia

The Independent UK

Who is White Speed? Viral stream sniper stuns Jasontheween during 7 Days Stranded island livestream

White Speed went viral after suddenly appearing on Jasontheween’s “7 Days Stranded” island livestream. The surprise moment shocked viewers and added to his growing online fame. Known for following IShowSpeed during live streams, including the 2025 to 2026 Africa tour, White Speed continues to grab attention with unexpected appearances that…

The Times of India

'Absolute surprise': Homo erectus skulls found in China are almost 1.8 million years old — the oldest evidence of the ancient human relatives in East Asia

A new date for Homo erectus skulls found in central China provides new insight into how and when ancient human relatives reached eastern Asia.

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Bulletin world briefing: Avalanche hits Italian alps and Iran blocks route amid US tensions

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Avalanche ploughs down mountain in Alps as skiers watch on in shock Iran shuts vital shipping route for first time in decades amid US tensions Millions of stray dogs could be culled in Morocco – here’s why Citizen’s…

The Independent UK

‘Ridiculous’ plan developed in US zoo saves wild rhino’s bleeding eyes in Africa

‘Within about a week, we were actually putting the eye drops strategically in his eyes while he held for it’

The Independent UK

ICE deports asylum seeker to Africa, where abuser who bought her as ‘wife’ is waiting to kill her, lawyers claim

First in The Independent: A Congolese woman’s life is in ‘grave danger’ after ICE secretly flew her to an unknown African nation, according to an emergency motion filed in federal court

The Conversation

Critical mineral supply faces risks if local communities aren’t consulted enough: the case of lithium in Ghana

Clean technologies depend on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt. Over 65% of the world’s cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 40% of the world’s manganese is mined in South Africa. Substantial deposits of lithium are found in Zimbabwe. Ghana is emerging as a miner…

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Ecowas without the Sahel states: how the split is testing free movement and regional legitimacy

New governments in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso formally left the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) a year ago, having created the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The move happened as a consequence of diplomatic tensions related to military coups in the three countries, after which the regional…

The Independent UK

Greece working with another 4 European countries to set up migrant deportation hubs outside EU

Greece is working with Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Denmark to set up deportation hubs outside the European Union for migrants denied asylum

The Guardian - UK

African football chief ‘occupying seat illegally’ and must go, says leading executive

A member of the Confederation of African football’s executive committee has said the general secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, must be made to stand down

The Independent UK

How Jesse Jackson helped to make the term ‘African American’ mainstream

He saw it as a way to reflect the community’s heritage

The Conversation

Too little, too concentrated: why AI start-up funding in Africa needs rethinking

One year after the AI Summit in Paris, the international community will meet again this week in New Delhi for the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence, whose objective will notably be to support the diffusion of AI uses in developing countries. In Africa, AI and Tech investment remains concentrated in…

The Conversation

Kizza Besigye: the firebrand who has shaped opposition politics in Uganda

Uganda’s Kizza Besigye has been described as possibly the most arrested man in Africa. Besigye was once President Yoweri Museveni’s ally, and personal physician. He broke ranks with Museveni in 1999, and emerged as the most long-standing political opponent to the ageing president, who has run the country since 1986.…

The Independent UK

Nigeria and Kenya lead Africa's push for electric vans assembled from Chinese EV kits

E-mobility companies in Africa are beginning local assembly of electric vans and taxis using Chinese-made kits and innovative financing to spread use of electric public transport across the continent

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