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The intersectionality of 'Afro-feminisms' with professor Rama Salla Dieng

It's a controversial question, especially in France: do feminist, anti-racist and LGBTQ+ movements fall under the general scope of universalism? Or should they be broken down into smaller sub-movements to better address the intersectional nature of oppression? In her latest book "African Feminisms", University of Edinburgh professor Rama Salla Dieng…

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The Independent UK

Cameroon signs agreement with Russia in further boost to military ties

Cameroonian Defence Minister Joseph Beti Assomo has signed a military cooperation agreement in Moscow with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Choigou, as Wagner mercenaries are boosting Russia's influence in West Africa.

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African catfish seized from Kattakada

Fisheries officials destroy 15,000 of the invasive species

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More funding needed for rollout of highly effective malaria vaccine, Oxford chief warns

‘It seems extraordinary after the worst pandemic we’ve had in a century ... we can’t find the money to get Africa out of the horrendous mortality that it’s been suffering from malaria,’ says Professor Adrian Hill

The Independent UK

Ramaphosa urges end to Ukraine war during talks with Zelenskyy

South African president calls for a ‘negotiated end’ to the conflict as he continues a delicate balancing act.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria's pristine freshwater ecosystems need protection before they are lost

As human populations grow, pure freshwater systems are becoming rare around the world. Urbanisation and infrastructure development have had an impact on the natural environment in African countries, as elsewhere. Many species have become extinct.

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African cities can do more to protect children from climate change

Six in 10 people will be living in cities by 2030. This is concerning. Cities are responsible for over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet cities can also do a lot to mitigate climate change and help people adapt to its impacts. Cities can use renewable energy sources, promote…

The Conversation

High flyers: Why do birds migrate such vast distances?

As our feathered friends reappear for the summer months, Louise Gentle looks at how they make the epic journey to reach our shores

The Independent UK

USMNT to Face World Cup-Bound Morocco in June Friendly

The U.S. will face the African side in Cincinnati as the first of its six pre-World Cup matches.

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Four Uni Pals Dodge Elephants And Cope With 104-Degree Heat As They Drive 3,700 Miles Across Africa

Ivo, Jasper, Robbie, and Josh, have teamed up with charity 'For Rangers' and are raising money.

Zenger

Three priorities Africa's newbie on the World Bank board should focus on

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently appointed a senior South African politician, Ayanda Dlodlo, to serve a two-year term as a member of the World Bank’s 25-person Board of executive directors. She will represent a constituency consisting of Angola, Nigeria and South Africa.

The Conversation

Google Shares Its African Product Development Center Debut Plans

Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google invested in its Africa product development center debut in Nairobi, looking to host 800 million internet users and a third of the world's youth population by 2030. Its peer, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT), also invested in technology development hubs in Kenya and Nigeria, pumping $100 million and hiring hundreds of engineers…

Benzinga

Early warnings for floods in South Africa: engineering for future climate change

Severe weather, rain and flooding are at the forefront of the minds of many South Africans, especially those in KwaZulu-Natal. Early last week (11-12 April 2022), the province’s coast received heavy rain, with some areas recording over 300mm in 24 hours. This is about a third of the annual rainfall…

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Barcelona’s pro-mother tongue project that inverts the classic rule of migration

Prollema trains young north and west Africans to teach their own language, giving them confidence, self-esteem and a way to earn a living

Reuters

First COVID, now floods empty South Africa's eastern beach resorts

After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic keeping tourists away, South African resorts along the popular eastern Indian Ocean coastline were hoping for a bumper Easter weekend.

Benzinga

Could South Africa's 'Savage Beauty' Be Netflix's Next International Hit? How Important Is Growth In Africa For Streamer?

After hitting a massive number of domestic subscribers, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has turned its attention to growing its international audience.

The Conversation

Africa's relationship with India: a diplomat's view

Rajiv Bhatia, who represented India as the most senior diplomat to Kenya, South Africa and Lesotho for a combined seven years, has written an account of the relationship between his country and Africa. It comes at a time when India’s relationship with countries on the continent has been gaining momentum.…

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Why African scientists are studying the genes of African species, and how they do it

DNA is the blueprint of life. All the information that an organism needs to survive, reproduce, adapt to environments or survive a disease is in its DNA.

Wales Online

Uni pals dodging elephants, coping with 40 degree heat, and trying to drive 6,000km across Africa - in only two tuk-tuks

So far Ivo and the crew have encountered wild chimpanzees on the beach, pangolins rescued from animal trafficking, and even confronted a four-metre-tall elephant they named Craig

The Conversation

How a South African community's request for its genetic data raises questions about ethical and equitable research

Scientists believe Africa is where modern humans first emerged. For the past decade, our team of genetic researchers from the Henn Lab have worked among the Khoe-San and self-identified “Coloured” communities in South Africa, which comprise multiple ethnic groups in the region, requesting DNA and generating genetic data to help…

Reuters

South Africa says Durban port functional after flood devastation

South Africa's major port of Durban, where operations were disrupted by severe flooding last week, is now functional and a backlog of thousands of containers will be cleared within five to six days, the public enterprises minister said on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

African Startups Drew Record $5.2 Billion in Venture Capital Last Year

African start-ups attracted a record $5.2 billion in venture capital last year, bouncing back from a pandemic-induced dip in 2020 with a nearly five-fold increase in investments, according to data released by an industry group on Tuesday. The success of companies like Nigeria's Paystack, acquired in 2020 by US payments…

Daily Record

Scots footballer helping children in Africa take up game after car crash ended career

Former footballer Mark Holmes helped children in Africa take up sport after his own career was cut short.

Reuters

South African military deployed to flood-ravaged province

Thousands of South African soldiers will help with relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal province, where more than 440 people have died in floods and mudslides and dozens more are missing.

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