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East Africa is gripped by famine, but nobody really seems to care

As the cost-of-living crisis grips the UK, half way across the world another more deadly disaster is unfolding. A fourth season of failed rains is causing one of the worst droughts east Africa has seen in decades.

Evening Standard

Karnataka: 32 overstaying foreign nationals detained in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: In a special drive, 32 overstaying foreign nationals, including 13 women were detained here by the city police. Most of them are from Africa, the police said.

The Times of India

Signs and symptoms of Monkeypox: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease now detected in 30 countries including UK, US, Australia, Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK

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Tired and Sad, Mane and Salah Head to Africa for AFCON Qualifying

Premier League stars Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah head to Africa for 2023 Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers weary and disappointed after a 70-match season that ended with Liverpool's Champions League final loss. Mane-inspired defending champions Senegal host Benin and visit Rwanda in Group L and should secure maximum points…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. Supreme Court leak stirs abortion passions in Africa

When a desperate and bleeding 17-year-old girl walked into his rural health centre, Kenyan medic Ismail Mohammed Salim thought he was doing the right thing by helping her conclude an unwanted and dangerous pregnancy.

Reuters

What is monkeypox and what is the level of risk?

The Independent UK

Israel seeks to strengthen ties with Africa

Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped the prelate of the Methodist Church in the country. It's the latest in a spate of kidnappings of religious figures. Also, Israel is seeking closer and warmer relations with Africa. The Israeli embassy in Paris is organising a large conference on Israel-Africa relations on Tuesday.…

France 24

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Quiz on local Irish radio station goes terribly wrong as presenters in stitches at bad answers

When asked to name a four legged animal that lives out in Africa she responded “racehorse.”

Irish Mirror

Cannabis policy changes in Africa are welcome. But small producers are the losers

Cannabis is a drug crop with a long history in Africa. Alongside coca and opium poppy, it has been subjected to international control for nearly a century. The International Opium Convention of 1925 institutionalised the international control system and extended the scope of control to cannabis.

The Conversation

Analysis: The ‘satchetisation’ of Africa’s largest economy

High poverty rates in Nigeria have led many businesses, including those in tech, to adopt sachet marketing to survive.

Al Jazeera

Curious Kids: how did people talk in the Stone Age?

How did people talk in the Stone Age? – Tsubamé, aged eight, London, UK

The Conversation

Monkeypox outbreak spreads to 257 cases across 23 countries outside western Africa, WHO says

UK has highest number of cases at 106, followed by Portugal, which has 4

The Independent UK

Unlikely monkeypox outbreak will lead to pandemic, WHO says

The World Health Organization does not believe the monkeypox outbreak outside Africa will lead to a pandemic, an official said on Monday, adding it remains unclear if infected people who are not displaying symptoms can transmit the disease.

Reuters

The shadowy world of Russian mercenaries

Putin has been using an unaccountable army with a history of human rights violations to pursue Russia's agenda

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The Conversation

African countries need tighter controls to curb growing tobacco use

Average global smoking rates have fallen over the past 12 years with the proportion of people aged 15 or older who smoke declining from 22.6% in 2007 to 19.6% in 2019.

The Independent UK

War in Ukraine adds to food price hikes, hunger in Africa

Families across Africa are paying about 45% more for wheat flour as Russia's war in Ukraine blocks exports from the Black Sea

Zenger

Fore Thought: Mabikacheche Succeeded In Bringing Golf To Rural Zimbabwe

His daughters, two former U.S. collegiate-level golf players, continue his mission.

Reuters

Ukraine war hits Africa's most vulnerable as aid costs spike

A small charity broke ground this year on a clinic in northern Burkina Faso to care for thousands of women and children who have fled Islamist insurgents wreaking havoc along the fringes of the Sahara.

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The Hindu

Paying a price: On monkeypox outbreak

Vaccines and antivirals for monkeypox must be made available in endemic countries in Africa

Asharq Al-Awsat

Investment Opportunities in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE Shift Attention Away from Africa

Investment opportunities in the Arab markets have emerged, in light of the successive crises that have impacted the global economy, starting with the global financial crisis in 2008, the geopolitical changes in the Middle East, the coronavirus pandemic and the current war in Ukraine. Countries that have carried out broad…

Tribune News Service

Abubakar wins primary race for Nigeria’s main opposition party

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s main opposition Peoples Democratic Party has elected Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for next year’s national election in Africa’s largest economy.

Reuters

Pope's July visit to Africa to go ahead despite health issues

Pope Francis is set to make a gruelling trip to two African countries in July despite knee problems that have forced him to use a cane and wheelchair in recent weeks.

The Hindu

Mistake of ignoring monkeypox outbreak in Nigeria

There are no clear answers to how humans are infected as the host animal has not been identified

Motorsport

F1 won't lose Europe race focus amid Africa and Asia calendar plans

Formula 1 will not turn its back on Europe despite a fresh push to expand the calendar in Africa and Asia, says the championship’s CEO Stefano Domenicali.

ABC News

Australian mining contractor under investigation after eight workers die in Burkina Faso zinc mine disaster

A Perth-based mining contractor under scrutiny for two employee fatalities in Australia is now at the centre of an international investigation after eight workers die in a West African mine disaster.

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