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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

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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 Times of India

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

The Independent UK

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US-Africa relations under Biden: a mismatch between talk and action

In his first year in office, US president Joe Biden committed to resetting US-Africa relations based on a doctrine of equal partnership.

The Conversation

African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in six countries

African book publishing is in a rare moment of transformation, according to a new report. It’s an industry that has historically survived at the mercy of multinational publishing houses and donor funding. These arrangements, subject to the dictates of capitalism or aid, have not been sustainable.

The Conversation

TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots

The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased rates of infection among vulnerable populations; the inability to find and treat all missing cases; and funding shortfalls.

The Conversation

African Journalists visit the Statue of Unity in Gujrat

A delegation of journalists from Africa visited the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, and learnt about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's life and legacy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cocoa Prices Push Higher as Heavy Rain Floods Ivory Coast Fields

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) Wednesday closed up +124 (+1.71%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) closed up +55 (+1.25%). Cocoa prices Wednesday extended Tuesday's sharp rally to 1-week highs. Cocoa prices are seeing support from heavy rain in some areas of Africa's cocoa-growing region, which has...

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Flooded Ivory Coast Fields Boost Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) today is up +85 (+1.17%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) is up +28 (+0.48%). Cocoa prices today extended Tuesday's sharp rally and posted 1-week highs. Cocoa prices are seeing support from heavy rain in some areas of Africa's cocoa-growing region, which...

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First UK case of potentially deadly mpox strain detected in London

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The Independent UK

First UK case of potentially deadly Clade Ib mpox strain detected in London

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

Evening Standard

Africa’s flagship universities have a proud history – but are they serving local communities?

Universities play a number of crucial roles in society. They educate students, research solutions to problems and serve as spaces for national debate. This is especially true for large public institutions, often referred to as flagship universities. A number were launched with great fanfare around the time of a country’s…

The Conversation

This is How to Experience South Africa’s Most Famous Game Reserve

Safari in Kruger National Park in a reimagined train carriage or nomadic camp — without it costing the earth

Evening Standard

Lionesses stumble past South Africa and raise ‘more questions’ for Wiegman

A much-changed England were unimpressive in a 2-1 friendly victory against South Africa at Coventry

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Minnesota Pastor Killed While Serving As Missionary In Africa

Minnesota pastor serving as a missionary in Angola tragically killed. Community mourns loss and finds solace in faith.

Fortune

Africa and our future

There is cause to be optimistic about the growth potential of Africa.

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2025 Kia Tasman Pickup Truck: This Is It

After what seemed like an endless string of teasers, the Tasman is finally here. By “here,” we don’t actually mean the United States since it won't be sold in North America. The Ford Ranger competitor will be offered at home in South Korea as well as in Australia, the Middle…

The Conversation

Cancer care in Africa: translations of key words convey fear and need to change

Language can give people the power to take an active part in their own healthcare, or it can create barriers.

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These Fortune 500 CEOs climbed from entry-level to corner office at their companies

Meet 11 Fortune 500 CEOs who spent their entire careers at the companies they now lead.

Al Jazeera

Why could a silent asthma epidemic be sweeping Africa?

Millions of adolescents in Africa could be living unknowingly with asthma as cases go undiagnosed, researchers find.

International Business Times

Climate Change-worsened Floods Wreak Havoc In Africa

Every rainy season for the past 12 years, floods have swept through 67-year-old Idris Egbunu's house in central Nigeria.

The Independent UK

France's president is visiting Morocco after his Western Sahara change brings a 'new honeymoon'

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives Monday in Morocco, where he is scheduled to meet with the North African kingdom’s leaders and discuss partnerships regarding trade, climate change and managing immigration

The Guardian - UK

Rumble in the Jungle 50 years on: how Ali danced rings around apartheid

King of the world was revered across South Africa’s racial divide when we heard the words ‘Foreman is down!’

Radio France Internationale

Egypt and Turkey's closer ties spark hope for peace among Libya’s rival factions

The recent rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey, long-standing supporters of rival factions in Libya, offers a potential pathway to easing tensions in the North African country.

The Conversation

Breast cancer in Africa: myths that need to be debunked

There are many myths about breast cancer, particularly in Africa with its rich diversity of people, different genetic backgrounds and ancestral histories.

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