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South Africa's Khoisan evicted from government HQ after six-year protest

South African authorities on Monday cleared a camp of the Khoisan community squatting on the grounds of the government headquarters in Pretoria for six years to demand recognition as the country's first indigenous people.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 10, 2025

Healthcare in Africa on brink of crisis as US exits WHO and USAid freezes funds: health scholar explains why

US president Donald Trump has taken a series of decisions that have delivered body blows to the global management of health. He has announced that the US will leave the World Health Organization. And a 90-day freeze has been placed on money distributed by the US Agency for International Development…

The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025

Modern slavery and climate change: how extreme weather fuels forced labour and unwanted marriages

Weather-induced disasters that are the result of climate change are increasingly affecting societies. One area that hasn’t been explored much yet is how extreme weather events are creating conditions for a rise in modern slavery.

The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025

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Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits

With France fast losing its influence in west Africa’s Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum?

The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025

White victimhood to G20: What’s behind Trump’s attacks on South Africa?

Trump’s freeze on aid to South Africa caps years of growing tension over everything from Russia and China to Israel.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025

Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy

Recent events have been nothing short of shock therapy for many Canadians. The threat of economically devastating tariffs by the United States at the behest of President Donald Trump have only reinforced that the time is ripe for Canada to diversify its foreign engagements and collaborations — like with the…

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2025

Namibian independence leader Sam Nujoma dies aged 95

Sam Nujoma, the guerilla commander who led Namibia's fight for independence from South Africa and became its first democratically elected president, has died at the age of 95.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2025

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A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time

Some older people in Zimbabwe are taking up exercise wherever they can find the space as non-communicable diseases such as diabetes become a growing problem across Africa

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025

‘Devastating’: Malawi left in dire straits by Trump’s decision to freeze aid

African nation relies on US and other foreign donors to help fund healthcare projects and schools

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025

Migrant traders play a key role in South African tourism: it’s time policy makers protected them

Street traders play an important role in tourism in South Africa. They provide affordable goods to tourists while generating employment for others. Some even source products locally, such as beadwork, traditional masks, woven baskets and various other souvenirs, creating linkages with domestic producers.

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2025

Namibian Independence Leader Sam Nujoma Dies Aged 95

Namibia's founding father Sam Nujoma, who led his country's fight for independence from South Africa, died Saturday aged 95, the presidency announced.

International Business Times · Feb 9, 2025

Sam Nujoma: Namibia's Liberator, Founding Father

Namibia's first president Sam Nujoma, who died Saturday aged 95, was revered for leading his country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.

International Business Times · Feb 9, 2025

Leaders Call For Ceasefire And Dialogue In Eastern Congo

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa call for ceasefire in Congo as rebels threaten government. Regional tensions rise as rebels seize Goma, leading to...

The fossil skull that rocked the world – 100 years later scientists are grappling with the Taung find’s complex colonial legacy

Here’s how the story of the Taung Child is usually told:

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2025

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Livingetc · Feb 7, 2025

It's Going to Be Tola Ojuolape's Year — Meet the London Designer Channeling the Color and Texture of Africa

Designer Tola Ojuolape feels like she’s on the cusp of greatness, but thanks to several recent projects and her skill at using color, 2025 has big things in store

Radio France Internationale · Feb 7, 2025

South Africa 'will not be bullied,' Ramaphosa says after Trump attack

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday evening in his annual state of the nation address that his country "will not be bullied," days after US President Donald Trump said he would cut off funding to South Africa over a land reform act.

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2025

Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail

The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29. They had announced their intention to leave one year ago, shortly after establishing a new defence pact called the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES).

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2025

Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it’s practised – new study

Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that affects around 200 million women and girls. It’s practised in at least 25 African countries, as well as parts of the Middle East and Asia and among immigrant populations globally.

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The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe

The Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism from congressional Democrats

Golf Monthly · Feb 5, 2025

Fancy Something Different? Why Not Combine Golf With Safari In This Incredible African Country!

If you fancy a golfing safari with the emphasis on safari, Nairobi and its surroundings in Kenya has it all

International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025

'People Are Going To Die': USAID Cuts Create Panic In Africa

President Donald Trump's decision to freeze foreign assistance has sent aid staff in Africa into "panic mode", with even HIV experimental treatment programmes stopped dead in their tracks.

The Conversation · Feb 5, 2025

Nigeria’s Brics partnership: economist outlines potential benefits

During its 16th annual summit in Kazan, Russia, Brics – a group of emerging economies determined to act as a counterweight to the west and to whittle down the influence of global institutions – invited Nigeria and eight other countries to join it as “partner” countries. Nigeria formally accepted the…

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Anglican Church in South Africa admits failures in handling of sexual abuse claims

The Anglican Church leadership in South Africa has admitted to failing to disclose sexual abuse allegations against its former member John Smyth, who mistreated children in the 1970s and 1980s in the U.K. and Zimbabwe before fleeing to South Africa, where he died in 2018

International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025

Lack Of Regional Cooperation Hampering Lake Chad Jihadist Fight

Lack of military coordination and tension among countries in Africa's Lake Chad region are hindering efforts to end a more than decade-long jihadist insurgency, according to local officials and security sources.

Cycling Weekly · Feb 4, 2025

'I haven’t been able to ride my bike and it’s still not safe to ride outside. There is a lot of gunfire near my house' - one cyclist's quest to continue training amid conflict in the DRC

Team Africa Rising recently supplied a local club with Zwift and Wahoo indoor training equipment

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