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Harris to meet Ghana's president as she begins Africa trip

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris begins her first full day in Africa on Monday as she meets with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo

The Independent UK

Randall Robinson, human rights activist and lawyer, has died at 81

He died in St. Kitts of aspiration pneumonia. He was known for his advocacy against South African apartheid and for Haitian democracy.

WEKU

US Vice President Kamala Harris in Africa to boost ties

Week-long tour of the continent comes at a time when the US is seeking to counter the influence of Russia, China.

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At Least 29 African Migrants Die when 2 Boats Sink Off Tunisia

At least 29 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died when their two boats sank off the coast of Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, the Tunisian coast guard said on Sunday. Separately, in the last four days, five migrant boats have sunk off the coast of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Refugees trying to reach Italy die after boats sink off coast of Tunisia

Latest tragedy comes as authorities in north African country crack down on undocumented people

The Guardian - UK

US Vice President Harris promises greater investment for Africa

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Sunday that the United States will increase investment in Africa and help spur economic growth as she began a week long tour of the continent aimed at offering a counter to the influence of rival China.

Reuters

In Ghana, Kamala Harris 'excited about the future of Africa'

Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived in Ghana to begin a weeklong trip to Africa

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US Vice President Harris begins visit to Africa, the 'world's future'

US Vice President Kamala Harris starts a three-country tour of Africa this weekend, visiting Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to promote the White House's positive vision of the continent as the "future of the world".

Radio France Internationale

More boats sink off Tunisia’s coast, killing 29 asylum seekers

Latest deaths come as Italian media report that a record 2,000 refugees had arrived in Lampedusa within 24 hours.

Al Jazeera

Pilot, 60, dubbed 'bird in a biplane' relives her epic flights across the world

Tracey Curtis-Taylor is a thoroughly modern adventurer who has flown from South Africa to England, from England to Australia, and crossed America - all in in an open cockpit Boeing Stearman

Daily Mirror

Vice President Harris' trip aims to deepen US ties in Africa

Vice President Kamala Harris will try to deepen and reframe U.S. relationships in Africa during a weeklong trip that's the latest and higher profile outreach by the Biden administration as it acts to counter China’s growing influence

The Independent UK

'What can we do?': Millions in African countries need power

The electricity shortages that plague many of Africa’s 54 countries are a serious drain on the continent’s economic growth

The Independent UK

Eight new cases of Ebola-like virus reported as double outbreak hits Africa

World Health Organisation moves to fast-track testing of vaccines after Marburg virus claims five lives, including one health worker

Wales Online

At Least 34 Migrants Missing after Fifth Boat Sinks off Tunisia in Two Days

At least 34 African migrants were missing on Friday after their boat sank off Tunisia, the fifth shipwreck in two days, raising the total number of missing to 67 amid a sharp increase in boats heading towards Italy, Tunisian officials said. The Italian coast guard said on Thursday it had…

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Former UK basketball star carves his way through African American history

LaVon Williams Jr. carves African American- themed sculptures out of wood

Reuters

US Vice President Harris to address China's influence and debt distress in Africa visit

Vice President Kamala Harris starts a weeklong trip to Africa this weekend as the United States seeks to pitch itself as a better partner than China, which has invested heavily in the continent over several decades.

WEKU

Vice President Harris is visiting Africa next week, part of a pushback to China

Vice President Harris will visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to discuss issues like economic growth and food security. She's the highest-ranking administration official to travel to the continent.

Daily Record

International NHS Dumfries and Galloway staff to be welcomed with song and dance

Nursing and social care staff from India, the Philippines and Africa will be welcomed to the region with a night to celebrate the “rich” cultural diversity in the workforce

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Venice Architecture Biennale 2023: who, when, and what to look forward to

As we gear up for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023, we explore what’s in store for visitors at the world's famous celebration of building design

The Independent UK

'Appalling': Southern Africa counts toll of Cyclone Freddy

The World Health Organization says the death toll from Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which ravaged Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique over the past two months, now stands at more than 600 people

The Independent UK

South Africa's Ramaphosa welcomes Belgium's King Philippe

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilda to the capital Pretoria, lauded the European country for its assistance to Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic

Radio France Internationale

Five migrants dead, scores missing after boat capsizes off Tunisia

At least five migrants from sub-Saharan Africa drowned and another 28 are missing after their boat capsized off Tunisia. The sinking is the latest such tragedy in the Mediterranean, the world's deadliest migration route.

Al Jazeera

How a ‘Gold Mafia’ is looting Southern Africa, washing dirty cash

Al Jazeera infiltrates large gold-smuggling rings and reveals a giant money laundering scheme.

The Conversation

Bowscapes review: album celebrates new traditions in South Africa's ancient bow music

Musical bows are among the oldest instruments in southern Africa. Musicologists think the “ping” a bowstring makes when an arrow is released inspired early hunters (as far back as the Khoi and San nations) to use it for music-making in ritual and, later, other contexts.

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