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Kofi Ansah left Ghana to become a world famous fashion designer - how his return home boosted the industry

In the 1950s and 1960s, young Africans were assisted financially by their governments to study in western countries in the hope they would return to contribute to nation building. Individuals who qualified abroad and returned home formed the educated elites of immediate post-independent Africa.

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023

Gabon's wealthy, dynastic leader thought he could resist Africa's trend of coups. He might be wrong

The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, knew well the threat of military coups in his part of the world

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Giraffes range across diverse African habitats − we’re using GPS, satellites and statistics to track and protect them

Nearly 6,000 years ago, our ancestors climbed arid rocky outcrops in what is now the Nigerian Sahara and carved spectacularly intricate, larger-than-life renditions of giraffes into the exposed sandstone. The remarkably detailed Dabous giraffe rock art petroglyphs are among many ancient petroglyphs featuring giraffes across Africa – a testament to…

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023

Logging is growing in a Nigerian forest home to endangered elephants. Rangers blame lax enforcement

Logging is threatening Omo Forest Reserve in southern Nigeria, which is home to endangered wildlife like African elephants

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

More than 100 people arrested for attending a gay wedding in Nigeria

Scores of ‘gay suspects’ detained under Nigeria’s draconian laws on homosexuality

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

South Africa's traditional medicines should be used in modern health care

Traditional medicines are part of the cultural heritage of many Africans. About 80% of the African continent’s population use these medicines for healthcare.

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023

Landlocked Ethiopia wants better sea access: a port deal with neighbours could benefit the region

Ethiopia’s access to the coast has occupied the minds of the country’s rulers since time immemorial. This is because being landlocked undermines Ethiopia’s ability to grow its economy, develop its military (navy force) and exert influence across the Horn of Africa.

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023

Brics: African countries face opportunities and risks in alienating China or the US - an expert weighs in

South Africa recently hosted a Brics summit. The event attracted international attention because the group has recently begun to emerge as a possible rival against US dominance of world affairs. The US and China lie at the heart of this debate. They are the two biggest trading partners of most…

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023

Macron defends French foreign policy as Niger junta's ultimatum expires

In tonight's edition: France says it will not budge in its refusal to engage with Niger's coup leaders. A month after their takeover, they issued a Monday deadline to the French ambassador to leave their country, but Paris has insisted its envoy will stay put. Also, Africa sets its own…

France 24 · Aug 29, 2023

The Melilla massacre: how a Spanish enclave in Africa became a deadly flashpoint

The long read: At least 37 people were killed in June 2022 at the Morocco-Spain border, while scores more were injured. Despite the brutality and chaos, officials praised the actions of border agents

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023