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Rwanda: Tackling the challenge of overpopulation

Africa's demographic growth is having a considerable impact on the continent's capital cities. Kigali, for example, is set to double its population by 2050. In one of the most densely populated areas in the world, authorities are trying to organise this growth in terms of urban planning and economics. Rwanda,…

France 24

How US policy on abortion affects women in Africa

Policies and decisions made in the United States echo around the world and often have widespread implications. Take sexual and reproductive health, for example. Decisions made in the US have caused, and could cause, severe damage to progress in access to these services in developing countries.

The Conversation

AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

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Growing African mangrove forests aim to combat climate woes

In a bid to protect coastal communities from climate change and encourage investment, African nations are increasingly turning to mangrove restoration projects, with Mozambique becoming the latest addition to the growing list of countries with large scale mangrove initiatives

The Independent UK

Liberian accused of leading rebel army charged with U.S. immigration fraud

A Liberian man who U.S. authorities say served as general in a rebel group that sought to overthrow the West African nation's president two decades ago was arrested and charged with immigration fraud, the Justice Department said on Thursday.

Reuters

Why Kellogg Shares Are Trading Higher Today

Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 2.4% year-on-year to $3.67 billion, beating the consensus of $3.59 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.10 beat the analyst consensus of $0.93. Kellogg North America's sales decreased 1%, Europe climbed 2%, Latin America's sales gained 8%, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa's sales jumped 12%.…

Benzinga

South Africa’s opposition leader goes to Ukraine for fact-finding

African countries have mostly been silent on Russia-Ukraine war but SA President Ramaphosa has lambasted NATO for it.

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UN chief urges donors to sustain aid amid Ukraine crisis

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged international donors to sustain funding for humanitarian operations in Africa and across the world even as they respond to the Ukraine crisis

The Independent UK

Two new Omicron sub-variants driving an increase in Covid cases in South Africa, WHO says

‘Too soon’ to ascertain if new sub-variants cause more severe disease than others, says WHO chief

The Independent UK

WHO: COVID continues to decline, except in Americas, Africa

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the number of newly reported coronavirus cases and deaths globally continued to fall in the last week, continuing a decline that first began in March. In its weekly report on the pandemic, the UN health agency said there were about 3.8 million new…

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO: COVID continues to decline, except in Americas, Africa

The World Health Organization says the number of newly reported coronavirus cases and deaths continued to fall in the last week, continuing a global decline that first began in March

The Independent UK

Most maternal deaths are preventable: how to improve outcomes in South Africa

The past 20 years have seen a significant decline in maternal mortality rates from 342 deaths to 211 per 100,000 globally . But every day, more than 800 women around the world die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth, up to 42 days after delivery. Most of these deaths are…

The Conversation

Former South African president predicts the end of the ruling party: history is on his side

Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe, one of the saner voices in the ruling African National Congress (ANC), has recently given voice to heresy. He has said that the time of the ANC in power is coming to an end. The party that has dominated South African politics since 1994,…

The Conversation

Everything we know about new Omicron Covid sub-variant surging in South Africa

The new sub-variant of Covid-19 is known as BA.4 and is reportedly becoming the dominant threat in South Africa, with a handful of cases reported outside the country so far

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Presence of Russian mercenaries in Mali risks bloody backlash, say experts

Analysis: Wagner Group ‘like a bull in a china shop’ in unstable parts of Africa, say experts

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco, Nigeria Seeking Funding For Gas Pipeline To North Africa, Europe

Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva said Tuesday that his country and Morocco are still securing funds for a huge offshore pipeline project to transport Nigerian gas to North Africa and Europe. Four years ago, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari agreed on the mega-project to…

Reuters

UN chief backs Nigeria's integration of insurgents, calls it key to peace

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday he fully supported moves to expand facilities to reintegrate surrendering Islamist insurgents in northeastern Nigeria because it was a key step to achieving peace in Africa's most populous nation.

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Ingrid Pollard: the Turner nominee uncovering Britain’s secret shame – review

Subtly and without neat punchlines, this exhibition slowly drags into view an embedded history of the African people who came to Britain

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Food aid for S.African families marks end of Ramadan as prices spiral

Volunteers in Cape Town on Tuesday followed a tradition that took root in South Africa nearly 40 years ago at the height of apartheid, providing a plate of food to less fortunate families to celebrate the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

The Conversation

New forms of urban planning are emerging in Africa

Rapid urban growth and an increasing number of climate change related disasters, such as the recent floods in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, have put the importance of sound urban planning in Africa in the spotlight.

The Conversation

How vulnerable is the University of Cape Town to destructive wildfires?

Just over a year ago, a wildfire caused considerable damage to the University of Cape Town and surroundings. Irreplaceable African collections were destroyed. The last active windmill in Africa was severely damaged. Many were surprised by the fire and the widespread damage it caused.

Benzinga

Lear Q1 Earnings Top Estimates; Cuts FY22 Outlook

Lear Corp (NYSE:LEA) reported a first-quarter FY22 sales decline of 3% year-on-year to $5.21 billion, beating the consensus of $5.04 billion. Global vehicle production decreased 4% Y/Y, with North America down 2%, Europe shedding 18%, and China climbing 8%. Net sales from North America rose 9.3% Y/Y, Europe and Africa fell 13.8%, Asia…

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Talib Kweli on Black Star's return: 'We stand tall on the shoulders of our ancestors'

Talib Kweli discusses the return of Black Star after 24 years, including a return to some of the duo's foundational themes — black excellence, unity, Pan-Africanism and the raising of consciousness.

France 24

Ruling party senator abducted in Bamenda

In tonight's edition, an abducted Cameroonian ruling party senator appears in a video announcing her resignation and calling for anglophone independence. Regina Mundi may have been forced to read this statement by English-speaking separatist militia. Meanwhile, in Congo-Brazzaville, there are calls for the government to do more to identify and…

Benzinga

EU Looks To Africa As It Seeks To Reduce Reliance On Russia For Gas

As Russia continues to invade several areas in Ukraine, the European Union is looking toward Africa to reduce its reliance on Russia for gas.

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