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Cryptocurrencies are gaining ground across Africa. That's both good news and bad

Cryptocurrencies have become popular in African and other developing countries. That’s according to a policy brief released recently by UNCTAD, a United Nations agency. Significant proportions of Kenya (8.5%), South Africa (7.1%) and Nigeria’s (6.3%) populations are using these digital currencies. In June, the Central African Republic adopted bitcoin as…

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Africa's free trade area offers promise for cities -- but only if there's investment

The African Continental Free Trade Area came into operation on 1 January 2021. This is a considerable achievement. The free trade area is now the world’s single largest market for goods and services, when measured by number of countries, after the World Trade Organisation. It is also the largest in…

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Lavrov’s African tour another front in struggle between west and Moscow

Analysis: Foreign minister seeks to win friends and influence people in countries where closeness can be traced back to USSR

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Russia's Lavrov courts Africa in quest for more non-Western friends

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Congo Republic on Monday, the second leg of an African tour aimed at strengthening Moscow's ties with a continent that has refused to join Western condemnation and sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Industrial policy options for southern Africa: scenarios set out possibilities and risks

There is a need to transform the underlying economic principles of the economies in southern African countries to address the persistent challenges of severe poverty and unemployment.

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Macron begins first Africa trip of new term with visit to Cameroon

President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-nation tour of western African states on Monday, in the first trip to Africa of his new term as he seeks to reboot France's post-colonial relationship with the continent.

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Zelenskiy calls on Europe to respond to Russia’s ‘gas war’ – as it happened

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Strike on Odesa will not affect grain shipments says Russia

The Kremlin said Monday that a strike on the Ukrainian port town of Odesa would not impact grain exports as it only hit military targets. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offered reassurances over Russian grain supplies to Egypt during a visit to Cairo on Sunday, amid uncertainty over a deal…

France 24

Poor-quality medicines are everyone’s problem

COVID-19 has shown that regulatory processes can fail anywhere, allowing poor-quality medicines through. A new detection test could help shield consumers.

360info

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 152 of the invasion

Ukraine predicts it will recapture the southern region of Kherson by September; Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, embarks on a charm offensive in Africa

The Guardian - UK

Morning mail: Australia’s new parliament, the battle to be UK PM, best characters from Neighbours

Monday: the 47th parliament is the most diverse ever – but still doesn’t reflect Australia. Plus: Russia rallies support in Africa as doubt cast on Ukraine grain deal

The Guardian - AU

Russia/Ukraine grain export deal promises major benefits for poor countries. If it holds

If Russia keeps to the deal it has signed with Ukraine allowing for the resumption of grain exports, much needed relief will be provided to importing countries, including many in Africa.

The Conversation

Lifesaving maternal health services are so close, yet so far for pregnant women living in sub-Saharan Africa’s largest metropolis

Every year around the world, 295,000 women die due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Seven in 10 of these maternal deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. These deaths are usually caused by excessive bleeding, infection, high blood pressure, obstructed labour and abortion. Many are preventable, especially when pregnant women can…

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Monkeypox Has Been Declared A Global Emergency So Here’s What That Means

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Russia's Lavrov visits Egypt as part of Africa diplomacy trip

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Cairo for talks Sunday with Egyptian officials as his country seeks to break diplomatic isolation and sanctions by the West over its invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Russia FM visits Egypt, part of Africa trip amid Ukraine war

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Cairo Sunday for talks with Egyptian officials as his country seeks to break diplomatic isolation and sanctions by the West over its invasion of Ukraine

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Fish in a major South African river are full of microplastics

We are living in the plastic age. Plastics are literally everywhere: clothes, furniture, computers, phones and more contain plastic materials. It’s no wonder, then, that the food we eat, the water we drink and even the air we breathe is contaminated with microplastics.

The Guardian - UK

Why ‘Farmgate’ threatens Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to clean up South African politics

Cash found stuffed in the president’s sofas is damaging his chances in the country’s upcoming elections

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Monkeypox has been declared a global emergency. What does that mean?

The WHO director-general's announcement that monkeypox is now a public health emergency of international concern is an escalation in the response to the disease. Here's what you need to know.

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Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo is turning African deserts into forests

An Australian agronomist is using a centuries-old practice to help turn African deserts into forests.

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UN Health Agency Chief Declares Monkeypox a Global Emergency

The expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that qualifies as a global emergency, the World Health Organization chief said Saturday, a declaration that could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease and worsen the scramble for scarce vaccines. A global emergency is WHO’s…

The Independent UK

Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease originating in Africa has spread across the world since May

Chicago Sun-Times

World Health Organization chief declares monkeypox a global emergency

Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.

Daily Record

Monkeypox: UN health agency declares expanding outbreak a global emergency

Monkeypox was not initially known to cause big outbreaks beyond parts of central and west Africa.

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Monkeypox declared global emergency by World Health Organization after surge in cases

The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.

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