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Where and when did humans evolve? New climate data may reveal the answer

Scientists use climate data from the past two million years to determine the impact of ancient climate in shaping early human evolution.

Inverse

South African police disperse crowd calling for aid after flooding

‘Climate change is here,’ says President Ramaphosa after 300 died in eastern city of Durban

The Guardian - UK

Russia To Transact In Crypto To Avoid Sanctions In Africa? Russian Official Suggests So

Russia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Sergei Katyrin suggested the country should integrate cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) into its financial system.

Benzinga

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Nigeria plans first census in 17 years next year after security delay

Nigeria will next year conduct its first census in 17 years to try to accurately survey its population, estimated at more than 200 million people and the largest in Africa, the head of the national population agency said on Thursday.

Reuters

WHO: COVID cases, deaths in Africa drop to lowest levels yet

The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Africa have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic began, marking the longest decline yet seen in the disease

The Independent UK

Johnson defends Rwanda after concerns over ‘dismal’ human rights record

Some people who attempt to enter the UK by routes deemed ‘illegal’ by the Government will be sent more than 4,000 miles to the African nation.

The Independent UK

UK plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda draws outrage

Britain's Conservative government has struck a deal with Rwanda to send some asylum-seekers thousands of miles away to the East African country

The Independent UK

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Grammy star Black Coffee: winning the world, losing at home

I first saw Nkosinathi Maphumulo aka Black Coffee perform at Amaros Night Club in Pretoria, South Africa during the late 2000s. Dressed in a casual T-shirt, no one would have guessed he was destined for global glory. Beneath strobe lights, bathed in throbbing house music, clashing voices and perspiration, he…

The Conversation

South Africa braces for more heavy rain after floods kill hundreds

President describes ‘catastrophe of enormous proportions’ as more than 300 people die in Durban area

The Guardian - UK

East and Horn of Africa Prep for Worst Drought in Decades

Agricultural workers in the east and Horn of Africa are preparing for their most severe drought in forty years, as authorities warn that higher temperatures and less than normal rainfall was recorded by weather agencies in March and April this year. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development said rains will likely…

Asharq Al-Awsat

East and Horn of Africa prep for worst drought in decades

The Independent UK

UK to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, Boris Johnson announces

Plan to ‘offshore’ people seeking refuge in Britain in African country more than 4,000 miles away condemned as ‘unworkable and nasty’

The Independent UK

Human evolution and climate study suggests Homo sapiens evolved in southern Africa

Our species, Homo sapiens, evolved in single region in southern Africa around 300,000 years ago, a new study suggests. But not everyone agrees.

ABC News

Russia-Ukraine crisis highlights Africa's need to diversify its wheat sources

The war between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted just how much of the world’s wheat supply relies on these two countries. For instance, a recently released UN report shows a sample of 25 African countries that rely on wheat imports from Russia or Ukraine. Of this group, 21 import most…

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Reuters

S.African leader visits flood victims as death toll rises to 306

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Wednesday to help the victims of devastating east coast floods, as the death toll rose to 306 from heavy rains that washed out roads and disrupted shipping in one of Africa's busiest ports.

The Conversation

Ukraine war: the key role played by volunteer militias on both sides of the conflict

One of the features of modern warfare is the role played by non-state militias, and Ukraine is no exception. Reporting of the war has highlighted the role of the Wagner Group on the Russian side, for instance. This 6,000 strong mercenary force, which is usually based in Africa and recently…

Reuters

Explainer-Why African nations' support for UN action on Russia/Ukraine is so mixed

Western powers seeking to isolate Russia over Ukraine are disappointed at what they see as lukewarm support from African nations at the U.N. general assembly - where their 54 votes form a bloc large enough to swing resolutions.

Evening Standard

Send Ethiopian treasures back, former Archbishop of Canterbury tells British Museum

A former Archbishop of Canterbury has urged the British Museum to return a collection of Ethiopian religious treasures to Africa.

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‘We all participate’ – Edward Burtynsky on photographing the epic ravaging of Earth

From toxic lakes to stripped mountains, he is the great chronicler of eco atrocities – and his roots lie in Ukraine. The photographer talks about Putin, trauma and what will survive

Businessweek

How Jack Dorsey Quit Twitter to Become Bitcoin’s Spiritual Leader

The Twitter founder, Block CEO, and Elon Musk buddy is gazing into the future with laser eyes, and he wants you to follow him.

The Independent UK

Mudslides and flooding kill at least 45 people in South Africa

The death toll is expected to rise after a number of people were swept away by surging waters

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nissan: Dynamism of Saudi, UAE Markets a Key Factor for Company’s Regional Growth

Nissan’s Chairperson for the region of Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) Guillaume Cartier said the vehicle market in Saudi and the United Arab Emirates will witness growth in the coming period thanks to favorable government policies that attract investments. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Cartier…

Radio France Internationale

Africans not surprised by Macron, Le Pen run-off

Most Africans living in France and on the continent are not surprised by the results of the first round of the French presidential elections. A good many hold no illusions of radical change in French foreign policy towards Africa.

France 24

Damon Albarn and Abderrahmane Sissako weave a magical tale in 'Le Vol du Boli'

Taking a symbolic colonial theft as their starting point, the creators of the musical "Le Vol du Boli" recount the historical back-and-forth between Europe and Africa through dance, music and storytelling. Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara stars in the production, which boasts a multicultural cast and crew. Assistant director Dorcy Rugamba…

The Conversation

Africa's large aquatic animals are being hunted and traded: we assessed the scale

Across most of the world, and particularly in the tropics and subtropics, large wild aquatic animals – such as manatees, turtles and dolphins – are being hunted and traded. This is not a new phenomenon. Aquatic animal meat has been eaten, and sometimes used as remedies or in traditional ceremonies,…

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