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Enigmatic Anglo-Saxon ivory rings discovered in elite burials came from African elephants 4,000 miles away

Hundreds of elite Anglo-Saxon women were buried with mysterious ivory rings. Now, researchers know the ivory came from elephants living about 4,000 miles away from England.

LiveScience

Dung beetles: expedition unearths new species on Mozambique's Mount Mabu

Mount Mabu in north central Mozambique supports the largest continuous block of rainforest in southern Africa.

The Conversation

Elections can lead to conflict if they are not free and fair - what role observers play to make sure they are

At least two dozen presidential, national, regional and local elections are held across the African continent each year. The sometimes fierce electoral competition, a history of violence or vote rigging make it especially important to know that elections are free, fair and credible. This is where election observers come in.…

The Conversation

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UK foreign secretary calls for expansion of UN security council

James Cleverly says global south deserves more powerful voice at top table and review needed into five permanent members’ veto

The Guardian - UK

Debunking migration myths: the real reasons people move, and why most migration happens in the global south – podcast

Around the world, borders between countries are getting tougher. Governments are making it more difficult to move, especially for certain groups of vulnerable people. This comes with a message, subtle or not: that people are moving to higher-income countries to take advantage of the welfare system, or the jobs of…

The Conversation

Business as usual? Russia and Africa after Wagner uprising

A continent away from the Kremlin, a host of African strongmen are now waiting for the chips to fall in Moscow. Russia's foreign minister took to the airwaves on Monday to immediately insist that it's business as usual for the Wagner Group's ties to the continent. Why the haste? It…

France 24

What future awaits Russia’s Wagner army and its boss, Prigozhin?

Observers say Yevgeny Prigozhin is ‘doomed’ after turning on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Al Jazeera

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Huge 'lizard-eating' spider found in Edinburgh home

A 10-centimetre long lizard-eating spider has been found hiding in a traveller’s suitcase in Edinburgh following a trip to Africa.

The National (Scotland)

Wagner debacle in Russia raises red flags for African states and how they manage their security

The brief rebellion led against the Kremlin by the head of the Wagner mercenary forces in Russia last week sent shock waves across the world.

The Conversation

US targets Wagner by sanctioning gold companies suspected of funding group

‘The US will continue to target the Wagner group’s revenue streams to degrade its expansion and violence,’ US treasury says

The Guardian - US

Julius Maada Bio reelected in Sierra Leone for second term as president

In tonight's edition: Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio is reelected for a second term with over 56 percent of Saturday's vote, but the opposition is crying foul. Also, Kenya's main opposition leader Raila Odinga calls for disobedience from his followers over the government's latest raft of tax hikes. Plus…

France 24

What does the future hold for Wagner in Africa after the failed rebellion?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday said that Wagner group troops would continue to operate in Mali and the Central African Republic following the rebellion led by their commander Yevgeny Prigozhin last weekend. Lavrov’s words came amid questions over the private militia’s role in Africa after more than five…

France 24

Q&A: Afrobeats is ‘one of Africa’s biggest cultural exports’

A leading music executive answers questions on the essence and evolution of the trendy music genre Afrobeats.

Al Jazeera

Russian militia maintains ruthless role in Africa after failed rebellion

The Russian mercenary group that briefly rebelled against President Vladimir Putin’s authority has for years been a ruthless force-for-hire across Africa, protecting rulers at the expense of the masses

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Horrified man finds huge African huntsman spider in suitcase after trip abroad

The man had returned from a work trip to Africa when he came across the 10cm-wide huntsman spider at his home in Edinburgh, before capturing the creature in a plastic tub

The Conversation

African women lawyers: numbers are up but report sheds light on obstacles to leadership in the profession

The African continent currently leads the world in the number of women chief justices and presidents of constitutional courts. Several countries across the continent have almost equal numbers of women and men at the bar.

LiveScience

Where do honey bees come from? New study 'turns the standard picture on its head'

DNA analysis indicates the world's most common bee originated in northern Europe around 780,000 years ago, before spreading into East Africa and Arabia around 120,000 years later.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh man finds huge African huntsman spider while unpacking suitcase

An Edinburgh man was shocked to discover a 10cm arachnid had made its way home with him in his suitcase, after he returned from a work trip to Africa and unpacked.

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The Independent UK

German foreign minister poses challenge to South Africa over its position on Russian war effort

Germany's foreign minister has called for Russia “to stop the bombing” of Ukraine, a pointed message to South Africa as it draws accusations of aiding Moscow's war effort

Wales Online

Huge high-speed jumping spider found in suitcase after trip to Africa

The 10cm arachnid can deliver a stinging bite

Evening Standard

Adama Bojang: Tottenham and Crystal Palace target has potential to be ‘one of Africa’s great forwards’

Teenage striker has made big impact on the international stage for The Gambia

The Independent UK

Congo fashion show hopes to inspire peace, creativity in region affected by conflict

Fashion designers from several parts of Africa have come together for a show in eastern Congo, hoping to inspire peace and creativity in a region long affected by conflict

Bangkok Post

Transform development finance

In a world beset by rising temperatures, extreme weather patterns, and escalating natural disasters, the urgency of decisive action on climate change and the threat of future pandemics has never been more apparent. Both threats will affect us all. But the countries between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn --…

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Wagner mutiny in Russia raises questions over its activities in Africa

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Lavrov says the country’s Wagner mercenary group will continue operations in Mali and the Central African Republic despite its leader’s failed mutiny over the weekend. But questions remain over the future of the group on the African continent.

The Guardian - UK

Wagner mercenaries will not be withdrawn from Africa, says Russia

Sergei Lavrov moves to reassure sub-Saharan allies after recent armed mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin

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