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'Festival of Laughter' in Abidjan celebrates African stand-up comedy

Comedians from across French-speaking Africa are in Abidjan this weekend for the ninth Festival of Laughter – an event that aims to promote stand-up comedy on the continent, with a hefty dose of self-mockery.

Radio France Internationale

Iran, Sudan and the war we didn't notice

A proxy war between Iran and the West unfolds in one of Africa's poorest countries — and there's no good outcome

Salon

I was charged by a pissed-off elephant during a photo safari

I got some great photographs while on safari in Africa… but I also got charged by an angry elephant. Here's a look back at my experience, to celebrate World Wildlife Day

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Rising cholera infections in Malawi raise fears of another deadly pandemic

Two years after Malawi experienced its deadliest ever cholera outbreak, a spate of sporadic infections is once again causing alarm. With 59,000 cases since 2022, Malawi has become the worst-hit country in southern Africa – where climate impacts and poor border controls are helping to fuel transmission of the illness.

Radio France Internationale

‘No identity’: Why is Kenyan music failing to break through globally?

As Nigerian and South African music gains international acceptance, Kenya’s absence is provoking a debate back at home.

Al Jazeera

Kenyan Filmmaker Daudi Anguka Pioneers Coastal Cinema With 'Mvera'

Kenyan filmmaker Daudi Anguka's 'Mvera' tackles organ harvesting in Kenya, emphasizing authentic African storytelling and the potential of local filmmakers...

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Spain Wins UEFA Nations League, Germany Secures Olympic Qualification Spot.

Recap of women's football during international break: Spain, Germany, Australia, Japan, and African teams secure Olympic berths in intense competitions.

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Is democracy dying in Africa? Inside the 1 March Guardian Weekly

Sengal’s worrying slide. Plus: The new science of history

The Guardian - UK

Great apes struggle as climate worsens

Humans aren't the only primates that will suffer from an increase in wildfires, flooding and heat waves

Salon

African leaders call for equity over minerals used for clean energy

‘Crucial’ UN resolution attempts to avoid repeat of injustices produced by Africa’s fossil fuel sector

The Guardian - UK

Africa's Debt Levels Expected To Remain Elevated Until 2025

Learn about the concerning trajectory of Africa's debt levels post-pandemic and the need for sound fiscal policies and debt management strategies for finan...

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‘It has the smell of the oasis’: how palm husks became prize-winning Moroccan art

Female weavers in a Berber-speaking village helped Amina Agueznay to create a work that won the Norval Sovereign African art prize

The Guardian - UK

KSUM flags potential for Kerala start-ups to do business with Africa

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) CEO Anoop Ambika on Tuesday stressed the need for Kerala-based start-up companies to tap the potential of the African market through better collaboration.

The Hindu

Senegal President Commits To Elections Amid Political Crisis

Senegal's President Macky Sall faces election tensions, delays, and opposition boycotts amid a political crisis. Stay informed with AP's Africa coverage.

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WEKU

Raising a child with autism in Kenya: Facing stigma, finding glimmers of hope

In Africa, there is a shortage of specialists and a lack of financial support for famlies who can't afford therapy. We look at how three families are coping.

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Urgent Attention Needed For Conflicts In Sahel Region

Learn about the conflicts in the Sahel region of Africa, driven by religious extremism, poverty, and environmental degradation, with resource rivalries and...

Al Jazeera

Algeria inaugurates world’s third-largest mosque ahead of Ramadan

It’s also Africa’s largest, but critics view it as a vanity project for a former president who named it after himself.

The Guardian - UK

Post-colonial party pads! The architects who got Ghana back in the groove

When the African country gained independence, its architecture exploded as the race to create a new identity began. We go behind the scenes at a show celebrating the builders of this fledgling nation

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US Faces Diplomatic Struggle In West Africa Amid Extremism And Russian Influence

According to political analyst Michael Shurkin, a business-as-usual approach has proven ineffective, with Russia filling the vacuum left by diminishing French influence.

The Guardian - UK

Is democracy dying in Africa? Senegal’s slide into chaos bodes ill in a year of key elections

With millions set to vote in 2024, the continent’s future is in the hands of a younger generation disillusioned by the apparent failure of their elected leaders and stagnant economies

Radio France Internationale

Franco-Senegalese documentary 'Dahomey' wins Berlin's Golden Bear

Dahomey, a documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing the thorny issues surrounding Europe's return of looted antiquities to Africa, won the Berlin Film Festival's top prize Saturday.

WEKU

A new home for the African diaspora in Ghana stirs tensions

Ghana tried to create a haven for anyone from across the African diaspora. But for some Ghanaians, the project has become a source of bitterness.

Al Jazeera

Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya

Using a new avatar of the paramilitary group, Putin is strengthening Russia’s presence in the North African country.

The Guardian - UK

Mati Diop’s documentary Dahomey wins top prize at Berlin film festival

Film about first major return of looted treasures to Africa beat the work of several veteran directors

Al Jazeera

Dahomey doc on Europe’s looted African art wins Berlin film festival

A documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing Europe’s looted antiquities wins prestigious Golden Bear.

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