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France honours WWII colonial troops shot dead by French army in Senegal

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders at the Thiaroye camp in Senegal during World War II. It comes as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over how their joint history is remembered.

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African archaeology has neglected Namibia’s deserts, but scientists now know when an ancient lake supported human life in the Namib Sand Sea

Desert regions in northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have been well studied by archaeologists as the home of early humans and as routes of migration along “green corridors”.

The Conversation

‘Smarter money’ is the key that will unlock the promise of Africa and the Caribbean

Regions’ vast potential is being blocked by the need for better investments, key partnerships and reforms to global finance

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France Makes Landmark Gesture Over WWII Massacre Of African Troops

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders in Senegal during World War II, as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over historical memory, the government said on Sunday.

International Business Times

Endangered Gazelles Find Libyan 'Safe Haven'

Cocooned in white bags and nestled in the arms of volunteers, eight young rhim gazelles -- an endangered species native to North Africa -- have been transferred to an uninhabited Libyan island.

International Business Times

Africa and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

The Paris Olympics are officially open, and athletes from Africa are competing in a broad range of disciplines. In this episode of the podcast, we look at what to expect from the African teams.

Radio France Internationale

Eritrea's history-making cyclist Biniam Girmay sets sights on Paris Olympics

Biniam Girmay of Eritrea blazed a trail of glory at this year's Tour de France, becoming the first black cyclist to win a stage of the gruelling race followed by the green jersey for best sprinter. Now the African hero is taking on his next challenge: the Olympic road cycling…

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‘A journey bigger than basketball’: South Sudan dreams of Olympic glory

The underdog team’s astonishing journey to Paris has inspired the country – and fans across Africa – with hopes the Bright Stars will light the way for the next generation

The Guardian - UK

South African Police Arrest 95 Libyans In Suspected Military Camp

South African police arrest 95 Libyans in suspected military training camp, raising concerns about potential threats in the region.

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Nigeria Struggles With Environmental Compliance In Cooling Industry

Learn about the environmental challenges posed by the growing demand for air conditioners in Nigeria and Africa, including improper handling of cooling gas...

The Guardian - UK

Don’t look away! Why writers need to shout about Africa’s migration crisis

Many sub-Saharan Africans feel they have no choice but to leave home, myself included. I wanted them to know that their lives – and stories – matter, says novelist Samuel Kọ́láwọlé

The Independent UK

Africa's demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle

Due to warmer temperatures and increasing urbanization, the market for cooling systems is expanding in Africa

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Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'

A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women in Africa

Radio France Internationale

Death toll continues to rise after devastating landslide in Ethiopia

Local residents were desperately searching for survivors on Wednesday after a landslide in a remote area of southern Ethiopia killed more than 200 people, the deadliest such disaster recorded in the Horn of Africa nation.

The Guardian - UK

Africa to overtake Asia with highest number of hungry people by 2030, says UN

Annual report says climate crisis, conflict and economic shocks leave the global food system ‘disastrously vulnerable’

The Conversation

Fossil algae show a lake once existed on Lesotho’s Mafadi summit but it vanished about 150 years ago

Lesotho is a small, land-locked, mountainous country located in the middle of South Africa. Its Eastern Lesotho Highlands are often referred to as the region’s “water tower” because they receive some of the highest rainfall amounts in southern Africa, providing water to South Africa and electricity to Lesotho through the…

The Independent UK

Farmers in Africa say their soil is dying and chemical fertilizers are in part to blame

Farmers in Africa are blaming chemical fertilizers for increasingly acidic soils that have led to production decline

The Independent UK

Family of aid worker detained in Central African Republic for alleged rebel contacts urge release

The family of a Portuguese-Belgian aid worker detained in the Central African Republic for allegedly being in touch with armed groups to plot a coup have maintaining his innocence and called for his release, even as the African government says it had evidence to support its accusations

The Guardian - UK

The Tories wrecked the UK’s relationship with Africa. Now Labour must revive it

Anti-African visa rules and slashed aid budgets have frayed ties with a continent Britain will increasingly need to rely on, says Alexis Akwagyiram, managing editor of Semafor Africa

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