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‘Our contribution to a cleaner world’: How Kenya found an extraordinary power source beneath its feet

The 1970s oil crisis helped pave the way for Kenya to utilise its vast geothermal resources beneath the Great Rift Valley

The Guardian - UK

Blinken Sees Growing Partner In Angola On Africa Democracy Tour

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday will explore greater coordination with emerging regional partner Angola, capping a tour of Africa to champion US-friendly democracies as global crises mount.

International Business Times

Morocco Win Takes Ivory Coast Into AFCON Last 16 After Hosts Sack Coach

Morocco's 1-0 win over Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday had the knock-on effect of sending Ivory Coast through to the last 16, after a day in which the tournament hosts sacked their coach.

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The malaria vaccine that just rolled out has a surprise benefit for kids

A new malaria vaccine came to Cameroon this week and will be introduced in 20 additional countries. Experts stress that it's not a magic bullet. But they say it's a game-changer — with a bonus.

WEKU

Sudan’s Hemedti embraced abroad as he terrorises civilians at home

Paramilitary leader welcomed on Africa tour while Sudanese civilians accuse his fighters of atrocities.

Al Jazeera

Blinken Nudges Nigeria On Capital Flows For US Businesses

Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope Wednesday for greater US investment in Nigeria, but called on Africa's largest economy to reassure investors that they can repatriate their funds.

International Business Times

Worthing man running length of Africa ‘stopped in tracks’ by visa issue

Russell Cook, aka the “Hardest Geezer” has raised £145,000 to date for charity

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Blinken To Meet Key West African Presidents To Rally Support

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday meets the presidents of Nigeria and Ivory Coast in a bid to forge a united front with key African democracies as crises engulf the world.

International Business Times

Imane Ayissi Brings African Tradition To Paris Couture

Imane Ayissi is on a mission to put authentic African textiles in the spotlight but faces an uphill battle as a pioneer African couturier at Paris Fashion Week.

International Business Times

World first: malaria vaccine rollout begins in Cameroon

Another 19 African countries have plans to join the programme – bringing ‘more than just hope’ to a continent that suffers the vast majority of malaria deaths

The Guardian - UK

South African Miners See Gold In Hills Of Waste

In Johannesburg, illegal miners and mining companies are in a race to tap golden riches hidden in hundreds of heaps of mine waste, many taller than a 20-storey building.

International Business Times

Blinken Builds US Ties With Africa West Coast As Sahel Concerns Grow

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday opens a week-long tour of Africa's west coast as he seeks to bolster US-friendly democracies with security deteriorating in the Sahel.

International Business Times

Africa In Debt Spiral As Restructuring Efforts Drag On

While the explosion of debt is throwing a shadow over global economic growth, experts warn that sub-Saharan Africa, where several countries are already in default, is experiencing its worst-ever crisis.

International Business Times

In Davos, African Nations Want To Tell A Different Story

From South Africa to Rwanda to Nigeria, African countries put on a show of force at the World Economic Forum this week, seeking to transform their image by grabbing private investment rather than development aid.

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France and Germany to research provenance of African objects in national museums

Three-year €2.1m fund will prioritise former colonies of the two countries and could lead to return of items

Zenger

British Zoo Creates Africa Forest Habitat For Endangered Animals

Bristol Zoo's ambitious plans to conserve and protect threatened species take shape with new Central African Forest habitat.

International Business Times

Economic Outlook Keeps Investors Wary On Nigeria

Record inflation, a sliding naira currency and weak financial structure are keeping investors wary of Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, with some companies even stepping away despite economic reforms under recently-elected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Guardian - UK

Egypt 2-2 Ghana: Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Mohammed Kudus twice gave Ghana the lead but Egypt recovered to earn a draw despite losing Mo Salah to injury

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International Business Times

Blinken To Refocus On Africa As Russia, China Make Gains

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 10 months, the State Department said Thursday, redirecting his focus as rivals Russia and China seek gains there.

The Guardian - UK

Sex scenes and feasibility studies: architect and racy novelist Lesley Lokko wins RIBA gold medal

The unstoppable Ghanaian Scot, who shook up the Venice Biennale with a focus on the scars of postcolonial Africa, has now made history by winning architecture’s prestigious award

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Ranked! The 20 best African players in Premier League history

Just how good are Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez, compared to the likes of Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure?

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Is Ivory Coast’s AFCON the latest African ‘sportswashing’ case?

African leaders, like politicians elsewhere, use the competition to seek quick wins on the pitch, for respite off it.

International Business Times

Hotto Strikes As Namibia Shock Tunisia In Latest AFCON Upset

Namibia produced the biggest shock so far in an Africa Cup of Nations full of upsets in the Ivory Coast by snatching a 1-0 triumph over former champions Tunisia on Tuesday.

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Morocco vs Tanzania live stream: how to watch AFCON 2023 online from anywhere

The Morocco vs Tanzania live stream sees the most recent World Cup semi-finalists face the AFCON underdogs. Here's how to watch Africa Cup of Nations in 2024 from anywhere.

The Guardian - UK

Tunisia 0-1 Namibia: Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened

Deon Hotto’s 88th-minute goal gave Namibia their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations win in a surprising result in Group E

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