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Israel-Gaza war: Why is Africa divided on supporting Palestine?

Israel has made deep inroads into a continent traditionally sympathetic to Palestine. But its gains have limits too.

Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023

Africa’s ‘optimist-in-chief’ on the continent’s renaissance: ‘Don’t just believe me, believe the data’

In an exclusive interview, Akinwumi Adesina, head of the African Development Bank, says the outlook is good for a continent with the workers of the future and the best investment opportunities

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Inequality: troubling trends and why economic growth in Africa is key to reducing global disparities

Inequality remains on the top of the policy priority list for most countries in the world. Branko Milanovic, a leading scholar on inequality, recently delivered a lecture titled “Recent changes in the global income distribution and their political implications” at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Imraan Valodia asked…

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2023

The turning of the bones in Madagascar

Every few years, Malagasy communities hold joyful ceremonies where the remains of lost loved ones are exhumed, cared for and introduced to the newest members of the community. Also, although Tunisia was decades ahead of many other countries in giving women the right to choose whether to go ahead with…

France 24 · Oct 11, 2023

Trailblazing Congolese microbiologist inspires next wave of scientists

Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe is a scientific icon in DR Congo. He's also an inspiration for the next generation of Congolese biologists. Also in this edition of Across Africa, more than 30 percent of harvests are lost to pests and disease. A team of Ghanaian engineers are coming up with new…

France 24 · Oct 11, 2023

New treaty to protect the world's oceans may hurt vulnerable African fisheries

Following two decades of fierce negotiations, over 60 countries recently signed a UN Ocean Treaty to conserve biodiversity on the high seas.

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023

IIT-Madras offshore campus in Zanzibar to be opened in November: Union Education Minister

IIT-Madras to open offshore campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania in November offering BSc & MTech in Data Science & AI, it will provide world-class tech edu to African students, driving nation-building, economic growth & research. MoU signed in July paved the way for the campus.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

In S. Africa: from The Archives, October 11, 1923

From the Archives

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Israel-Palestine conflict divides South African politicians – what their responses reveal about historical alliances

Hamas’ brazen and deadly attack on Israel on October 7 elicited varied responses within the South African political scene. These diverse reactions reflect the long history, since before democracy in 1994, of South African engagement with the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The conflict holds symbolic significance for many in the country.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023

Catholic synod: the voices of church leaders in Africa are not being heard – 3 reasons why

The Catholic church today is deeply polarised. This has created doctrinal fissures that are seemingly unbridgeable.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023