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Lack of birth certificates puts Cameroon’s Indigenous people on the brink of statelessness

Indigenous people have lived in harmony with the forests of central Africa for hundreds of years

The Independent UK

Experts predicted more hurricanes in the Caribbean this summer – where are the ‘missing’ storms?

Back in April and May 2024, various universities and weather agencies predicted there would be more hurricanes in the Atlantic than usual this year. Warm seas meant conditions were perfect for a particularly active season, they said, with somewhere between 15 and 25 named storms.

The Conversation

Oxlade: OFA (Oxlade from Africa) review – an extremely likable debut

Two years on from his viral summer hit Ku Lo Sa, the Nigerian singer’s debut album showcases his free-floating, mellifluous style

The Guardian - UK

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Zambia leads solar shift amid southern Africa's hydroelectric drought

With a prolonged drought affecting the supply of hydroelectricity all over southern Africa, a growing number of people are turning to solar to fill the energy gap. Spotlight on Africa focuses this week on progress made in Zambia.

Radio France Internationale

Devastating Floods Hit West Africa, Thousands Displaced

Recent catastrophic floods in Central and West Africa have caused widespread destruction and loss of life, impacting millions and exacerbating existing crises.

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Scientists identify first known outbreak of rabies in seals

Tests on dead Cape fur seals in South Africa have shown some had rabies

The Independent UK

'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West and Central Africa

As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the region

The Independent UK

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Rwanda begins vaccinations against mpox amid a call for more doses for Africa

The African health agency says that Rwanda has started a vaccination campaign against mpox with 1,000 doses it obtained from Nigeria

The Independent UK

S.Africa's HIV Research Power Couple Says Fight Goes On

Through decades of pioneering work on fighting the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV, South African public health power couple Quarraisha and Salim Abdool Karim are credited with saving thousands of lives.

International Business Times

UN peacekeeping in Africa: essential reads on what’s gone wrong and what can be done

The United Nations security council – the most powerful body of the UN – is the institution that is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security. But it’s facing a credibility crisis because of its failure to address the world’s biggest conflicts.

The Conversation

Africans who apply for Schengen visas face high rejection rates – migration scholar explains why

Africans face a high rejection rate for visas to enter the Schengen group of countries. The group is made up of 29 European countries that have officially abolished border controls at their mutual borders. A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals which would allow them to make…

The Conversation

OPINION - The Israeli device attacks make the world a more dangerous place for us all

The detonation of hundreds of pagers, and dozens of walkie-talkies, used by Hezbollah leaders and associates across Lebanon, killing at least 20 and injuring 450, was a daring and high-risk attack by Israel. Some might call it foolhardy, because it opens the prospect of Israel now having to handle war…

Evening Standard

After a terrible cup of joe in the office, a founder decided to bring African coffee traditions stateside

Kahawa 1893 prioritizes small producers and premium beans, while also offering consumers a ‘virtual pot’ to support its suppliers

The Guardian - US

Mysterious South African cave painting may have been inspired by fossils

A mysterious animal painted on a cave wall in South Africa’s Free State Province has long baffled scientists. Is it a walrus? It looks like one, but there are no such animals in Africa. Some cryptozoologists – people who look for legendary animals like the Loch Ness Monster – have…

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The Independent UK

Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?

Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard

Top News

Gavi To Purchase 500,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses For Africa

Gavi procures 500,000 mpox vaccine doses to combat outbreaks in Africa, addressing the global health emergency declared by WHO.

The Independent UK

Global vaccine alliance GAVI to buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine

The global vaccine alliance Gavi says it will buy 500,000 doses of vaccine against mpox to fight outbreaks of the disease in African countries

The Guardian - UK

Flood warnings in Nigeria over release of water from Cameroon dam

Potential for flooding in 11 Nigerian states as west and central Africa struggles to deal with recent heavy rainfall

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Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa

Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent

The Conversation

Lithium mining in Zimbabwe: a story of loss for one community

Lithium is an essential component of electric vehicle batteries, which are becoming more important as the world moves to a low-carbon energy future. Large deposits of lithium exist in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, the US, Australia, Portugal, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Ghana. Zimbabwe is the largest producer of lithium in…

The Independent UK

Mystery creature in South African rock art could be long-extinct species, study finds

Tusked animal depicted in rock art doesn’t match any modern species

The Independent UK

An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' yet local harvesters are barely surviving

The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life,” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty products

The Guardian - UK

Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa

Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed

The Conversation

Sierra Leone is working to transform its food system, but it faces mounting challenges

One of the most pressing issues facing humanity is the need to transform food systems to become more equitable, environmentally sustainable, able to deliver healthy diets for all, and also more resilient to disruptions.

The Conversation

Why China is seeking greater presence in Africa – the strategy behind its financial deals

China’s relationship with Africa is set to deepen. At a summit in Beijing in early September, China’s president, Xi Jinping, pledged to deliver US$51 billion (£39 billion) in loans, investment and aid to the continent over the next three years, as well as upgrading diplomatic ties.

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