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Kids risk their lives digging for water in East Africa's worst drought since Live Aid

At this time of the year the River Baragoi is usually in full flow and the villagers have had no problem using water for drinking, cooking and washing - not any more

Daily Mirror

Africa boosting space technology to help farming, economy, environment

Over 300 participants met in Côte d’Ivoire this week for the second edition of the NewSpace Africa conference. The event explores ways in which space can help boost local economies, fight climate change and improve agricultural technologies.

Radio France Internationale

AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

April 21-27, 2023

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Al-Hilal Aiming for Record 5th Asian Champions League Title

Al-Hilal is potentially 180 minutes away from extending its regional record of continental titles from four to five as it faces Urawa Reds of Japan in the first leg of the Asian Champions League final at Riyadh on Saturday. With the Saudi national team upsetting eventual champion Argentina at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Malaria kills an African child every 60 seconds

Over 95 percent of malaria cases and deaths are in sub-Saharan Africa. There's a worldwide push to completely wipe out the disease by 2030. Also, two years after the the town of Palma in northern Mozambique was captured by extremists, the energy giant Total is thinking about returning to a…

France 24

Worst drought since Live Aid devastating East Africa with children dying of hunger

The Mirror spoke to families desperately trying to survive the sixth year without a rainy season - watching beloved children, siblings and parents die of starvation

Daily Mirror

Sudan: questions about Wagner Group involvement as another African country falls prey to Russian mercenaries

After more than a week of intense fighting between Sudanese government troops and paramilitary forces in Khartoum, many western countries – including the US and UK – are evacuating their nationals from the strife-torn city.

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How dirty old used cars from the US and Europe carry on polluting ... in Africa – podcast

The typical car will go for its last drive sometime between its 10th and 15th year on Earth. At this point, the vast majority are sent to be recycled or sold for parts. But for a few autos, a second lease on life awaits, as a significant percentage are exported…

The Conversation

Slavery's historical link to marriage is still at play in some African societies

Governments and religious institutions regulate marriage. Such regulations are heavily laden with specific moral ideas and cultural taboos. There are heated debates around what counts as “proper” marriage: should polygamy or monogamy be preferred? What should be the minimal age for marriage?

The Conversation

Nigeria’s NNPC, Norway’s Golar sign MoU on floating gas plant

Africa’s biggest oil producer holds some of the world’s biggest gas reserves and is seeking investment in the sector.

Al Jazeera

Israel Adesanya vows to beat UFC rival "until he's black" over African comments

Du Plessis said he plans to become the first UFC fighter to bring a world title to Africa and Adesanya, who was born in Nigeria, has slammed him for the comments

Daily Mirror

Ruth Weiss, journalist who fought apartheid, finally honoured in South Africa

A prophet has no honour in their homeland, goes the biblical adage. But of the many places that journalist, author and activist Ruth Weiss has lived – Germany (where she was born), South Africa, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Britain, Zambia and Denmark – which is her home? On 28 April,…

The Conversation

Human-driven climate crisis fuelling Horn of Africa drought – study

Region is suffering its worst drought in 40 years after five consecutive years of below-average rainfall

The Guardian - UK

Dec Donnelly left 'humiliated' as he's mocked by Ant McPartlin in unseen I'm A Celebrity South Africa moment

The duo are currently back on screens with ITV's new I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here spin-off

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Africa's oceans are being protected to serve the interests of big foreign corporates

Africa’s valuable ocean resources have drawn the interest of foreign nations, particularly those in the West and Asia.

The Independent UK

Black parents seek schools affirming their history amid bans

Amid bans on teaching controversial topics related to race, Black families have embraced schools that affirm their African American heritage

The Independent UK

Fossil found of first ‘royal’ sturgeon to have lived in Africa

The fish, valued for its roe which is eaten as caviar, was previously thought to have only lived in the cooler waters of the northern hemisphere.

Manchester Evening News

ITV I'm A Celebrity's Paul Burrell reveals late Queen's private bathtime routine after viewer complaints

The former butler of the late Princess Diana is currently on screen in the South African spin-off

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Buckets for toilets and no lights - Johannesburg's poorest feel let down

In a dilapidated block in the business district of Africa's wealthiest city, Johannesburg, Thulani Cele and 300 others squatting in the building fill buckets with water from the only working tap so they can drink and wash.

The Independent UK

Sudan will experience a humanitarian catastrophe, British minister for Africa says

Andrew Mitchell has said that the position in terms of food and the lack of humanitarian relief workers will lead to such a crisis

The Independent UK

Sudan will experience a humanitarian catastrophe – Africa minister

Andrew Mitchell has said that the position in terms of food and the lack of humanitarian relief workers will lead to such a crisis.

Reuters

No power, no phones: 2 Germans make harrowing escape from Khartoum

Two German endurance athletes on a mission to run some 12,000 km (7,400 miles) between the northern- and southernmost tips of Africa had a sudden change in plans after being trapped in Sudan by fighting and having to find a way to get out of the country.

The Guardian - UK

Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and tireless activist, dies aged 96

Chart-topping calypso singer who supported US civil rights movement and African initiatives dies of congestive heart failure

Radio France Internationale

France reverses course on banning insecticide to allow grain exports to North Africa

France will continue to export grain to countries in North Africa after the food safety watchdog agreed to roll back a planned ban of phosphine, an insecticide that certain countries require to be used to treat grain before it is offloaded. The agency also announced a ban on a popular…

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Where in South Africa is I’m A Celebrity filmed?

Where in South Africa is I’m A Celebrity filmed? Location of the latest celebrity special revealed, as the latest instalment of the popular reality show airs.

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