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New Chinese foreign minister heads to Africa for first trip

The new foreign minister’s visit follows in the footsteps of his predecessors over the last three decades.

Al Jazeera

China's new foreign minister heads to Africa for first trip

China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang is starting his term with a weeklong trip to five African countries

The Independent UK

First African-produced cancer tests to slash costs and waiting times

Moroccan-manufactured tests for breast cancer and leukaemia an important step in ending the continent’s reliance on imported pharmaceuticals

The Guardian - UK

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How migrant entrepreneurs find their way in South Africa

The pros and cons of the informal economy and how migrant business spaces are initiated and expanded.

360info

Daniel Kinahan drug cartel channelling drugs through Africa on much bigger scale than first thought

A report has found both substantial local consumption and expanding transit flows to Europe and Australia from South America.

Irish Mirror

South Africa police investigate alleged plot to poison CEO with cyanide

André de Ruyter, who stepped down from utility firm Eskom, drank coffee suspected to be laced with poison

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's ruling ANC party fetes 111th anniversary

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party on Sunday marks its 111th anniversary with celebratory events in Mangaung, Free State province, where the organization was founded in 1912

The Independent UK

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South Africa's Eskom says police investigating alleged poisoning of CEO

South African power utility Eskom on Sunday said police were investigating whether an attempt was made to poison its outgoing Chief Executive Officer Andre de Ruyter.

Reuters

Kenya’s Trade Minister: Nairobi to Witness Qualitative Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Kenya’s Minister of Trade and Industry Moses Kuria said that Africa, and his country in particular, would not allow its resources to be exploited in the US-Chinese trade war. He noted that Kenya looked forward to strengthening economic ties with Saudi Arabia by reviving axes of cooperation. In an interview…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lupin star shines light on riflemen from France’s former colonies in new film

Tirailleurs, featuring Lupin star Omar Sy, tells story of father and son during first world war

The Guardian - UK

Inside Tom Bradby last TV encounter with 'bruised and vulnerable' Harry and Meghan

Tom Bradby has bagged one of the biggest interviews of his career as he sits down with Prince Harry three years after their fateful trip to South Africa - which marked the beginning of the end for the Duke's time in the Royal Family

Daily Mirror

HIV remains a leading killer in Africa despite medical breakthroughs – how to eliminate it

About 38 million people around the world are living with HIV. About 70% of them live in Africa. This shows that there is no solution to the AIDS pandemic without a solution in Africa. In 2021, there were 1.5 million new cases of HIV – just over 4,000 cases per…

The Conversation

Kinahan cartel channels huge quantities of narcotics through African countries from South America

A study discovered that the shipments are on a much bigger scale than previously believe

Dublin Live

As wild African lions struggle against human progress, zoos such as Canberra's are playing an important role

After the recent arrival of two African lions, the National Zoo and Aquarium team now has the task of helping Mlinzi and Nairibi breed, as part of global efforts to protect the species.

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5 African Migrants Die, 10 Missing after Boat Sinks Off Tunisia

At least five African migrants died and another 10 were missing after a boat sank off Tunisia, as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, a judicial official said on Saturday. The coastguard rescued 20 migrants who had been on the overcrowded boat, which sank off Louata in Sfax…

Reuters

Five African migrants die, 10 missing after boat sinks off Tunisia

At least five African migrants died and another 10 were missing after a boat sank off Tunisia, as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, a judicial official said‮ ‬on Saturday.

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

DEC. 30, 2022 – JAN. 5, 2023

France 24

‘Tirailleurs’: France’s forgotten colonial soldiers step out of the shadows

The last surviving African soldiers who fought for colonial-era France will be able to live out their final days in their home countries following the French government's U-turn on their pension rights. The decision coincides with the cinema release of a film highlighting the untold sacrifices made by African “tirailleurs”…

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Madonna poses for rare photo with sons Rocco Ritchie, 22, and David Banda, 17, in Africa

Madonna posed for a rare photograph with her sons Rocco Ritchie, 22, and David Banda, 17, during their family trip to Africa – days after releasing new music

The Conversation

Climate change is leaving African elephants desperate for water

African elephant numbers have dropped from about 26 million in the 1800s to 415,000 today. While this is largely due to European colonisation, poaching and habitat loss, these majestic animals now face another grave challenge.

The Conversation

The pandemic has shown Southern Africa can do staycations: could this momentum hold in the long run?

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the tourism industry worldwide. International arrivals dropped by 74% globally in 2020 and tourist accommodations, businesses, borders and heritage sites had to close, resulting in a loss of income for those working in the tourism sectors. In Africa, the impact was…

Daily Record

Stirling University experts take on role in project aimed at saving African wildlife

AI camera system was tested in tough rainforest conditions and accurately identified elephants and humans.

Chronicle Live

Alan Shearer's touching message to African football team saved by Geordie couple

Alan Shearer said he was delighted to see the Mfuwe Mags wearing Newcastle United's iconic black and white stripes

France 24

France's forgotten African war heroes finally receive full pension rights

In tonight's edition: France's African soldiers, who fought in the world wars and France's colonial conflicts, win a final battle. Known as Senegalese tirailleurs, the surviving fighters will be able to live out their days back in Africa after a pension U-turn by Paris. Also, Tunisia's central bank chief says…

The Conversation

COP27 in review: climate talks delivered big gains for Africa, but also several challenges

Africa has contributed negligibly to the changing climate, with less than 4% of global emissions. Yet it stands out disproportionately as the most vulnerable region in the world.

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