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Nyokabi Kariūki: Peace Places: Kenyan Memories review – sounds of nature, people and home

This transcendent debut shows how a new generation of African musicians are using field recordings to explore their own heritage

The Guardian - UK

AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

FEB 25 – MAR 3, 2022

The Independent UK

Obesity rates likely to double by 2030 with highest rises in lower-income countries

More than half of women in South Africa projected to have condition, with no country expected to meet WHO target of halting rise, according to World Obesity Atlas figures

The Guardian - UK

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When Newcastle honoured Bob Geldof - the rock star behind Band Aid and Live Aid

Thirty-five years ago, Bob Geldof, with his wife and child in tow, flew into Newcastle where he received the Freedom Of The City for his work in raising money to help Africa's famine victims

Chronicle Live

‘The world is now coming to Africa’: why Madonna and Ed Sheeran want a piece of Afrobeats

West African artists such as Davido, Fireboy DML and Amaarae are ruling pop on their own terms, reflecting a new cultural pride – and western pop stars want in

The Guardian - UK

Emeka Anyaoku: portrait of a skilled diplomat who graced Nigeria, Africa and the globe

Few Nigerians have distinguished themselves to their compatriots and the world so much and for so long as Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

The Conversation

AU-EU Summit: five ways to turn the rhetoric of an 'equal partnership' into practice

Like several prior summits, one of the proclaimed goals of the recent gathering in Brussels was to “lay the foundations for a renewed and deeper partnership” between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU).

The Conversation

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Young Africans, sexual health and social media: which messages work, which don't

The increasing use of social media, particularly in African countries, offers several opportunities to promote messages about sexual health behaviours among young adults on the continent.

The Conversation

Russia's war with Ukraine risks putting fresh pressure on rising fertiliser prices

Russia is one of the major players in global agricultural markets. The country is a significant exporter of grains, and also integrated into global agriculture as a supplier of inputs, particularly fertiliser. The country is a leading world supplier of the key ingredients of a range of them.

The Conversation

Hundreds of migrants scale fence in Spain's Melilla enclave for second day

About 350 migrants managed on Thursday to cross a high border fence separating the Spanish North African enclave of Melilla from Morocco after a wave of migrants tried to climb for a second consecutive day, authorities said.

Reuters

WHO sees little impact on COVID-19 vaccine supplies to Africa from Ukraine war

The World Health Organization does not expect any immediate impact on vaccine supply to Africa from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, senior officials on the continent said on Thursday.

Reuters

A black panther at night (apparently) – Will Burrard-Lucas’s best photograph

‘It was an incredible moment. A black panther – that rare, almost invisible creature – photographed in the dark of night. I had no idea how the world would respond’

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of migrants scale fence, cross into Spain's Melilla enclave

More than 2,500 migrants attempted to climb a high border fence separating Spain's North African enclave of Melilla from Morocco on Wednesday, and around 500 managed to cross into Spanish territory, local authorities said.

Reuters

Another report alleges corruption by ex-South African leader

Another damning report into government corruption in South Africa has recommended further investigations and the possible prosecution of former President Jacob Zuma for allegedly receiving bribes to influence the awarding of state contracts

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Al Jazeera

More African students decry racism at Ukrainian borders

As at least half a million refugees flee Ukraine, more reports of mistreatment by Ukrainian border guards surface.

Reuters

U.S. sanctions four South Africans over alleged Islamic State links

The United States has sanctioned four South Africans it says have led Islamic State cells in the country or facilitated support for branches elsewhere, including by transferring funds or procuring weapons.

The Independent UK

UN: Africa, already suffering from warming, will see worse

Africa has contributed relatively little to the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions but has suffered some of the world’s heaviest impacts of climate change

France 24

Tech enthusiasts return to Lagos for AfricaNXT

In tonight's edition: Burkina Faso's junta chief orders a three-year transition period before elections. Also, a fourth witness testifies before the ICC against Kenyan lawyer Paul Gicheru in a bribery case. And Africa's largest innovation event returns to Lagos. The city hosts tech enthusiasts from around the world to reimagine…

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Trevor Noah slams media for racist remarks on Ukraine: War ‘was Europe’s entire thing’

Comedian Trevor Noah is calling out a double standard in media coverage of the crisis in Ukraine in comparison to devastation in other regions such as Africa and the Middle East.

France 24

The man helping young Africans with their mental health

Africa has a very young population, but many young people don't see a clear path to leading a successful, independent life. This leads to a "ticking time bomb" of mental health problems, according to our guest. Tom Osborn is the co-founder and executive director of the Shamiri Institute in Kenya.…

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Can African gas replace Russian supplies to Europe?

A lack of infrastructure, not capacity, could hurt the continent’s plan to supply gas to Europe in Russia’s stead.

The Conversation

IPCC report: Half the world is facing water scarcity, floods and dirty water — large investments are needed for effective solutions

More than half the world’s population faces water scarcity for at least one month every year. Meanwhile, some people have to deal with too much water, while others have access to only poor water quality. That’s billions of people living with drought in Africa and India, facing flood risks in…

Inverse

50,000-year-old DNA reveals a critical shift in ancient human history

We don’t know why people began “living locally” again. But ancient DNA from early humans can help us trace the complex story of how it happened.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria urges respect towards Africans at Ukrainian border

Increasing reports cite how African citizens are being blocked from crossing into Poland from Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

African students in Ukraine face discrimination as they try to flee fighting

The Nigerian government has called on Ukrainian border officials and those in neighbouring countries on Monday to treat its citizens equally after reports that Africans were being discriminated against while trying to flee from the Russian invasion.

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