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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

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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…

The Conversation

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.

Reuters

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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…

The Conversation

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.

Reuters

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.

Evening Standard

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Businessweek

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

The Independent UK

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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,…

The Conversation

Unintended pregnancy rates are highest in Africa: a look at the complex reasons

The United Nations Population Fund recently released the 2022 State of World Population report. It highlights that almost half of all pregnancies between 2015 and 2019 were unintended. That amounts to roughly 121 million unintended pregnancies each year.

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Al Jazeera

ISIL 2.0: How the group became a franchise

Since its 2019 defeat, ISIL has morphed into a series of affiliates taking hold in Afghanistan and Africa’s Sahel belt.

The Guardian - UK

From the Ranting Atheist to I Like Girls: the best African podcasts

Covering topics from queer Africans to a blogger’s disappearance, female hosts and producers from across the continent pick their top shows

Reuters

Nigerian vice president Osinbajo seeks ruling party ticket for presidential election

Nigerian vice president Yemi Osinbajo will seek the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) ticket to run for president next February, he said on Twitter on Monday, as he bids to succeed his boss Muhammadu Buhari in Africa's top oil producer.

The Independent UK

Study: Africa cyclones exacerbated by climate change

Extreme rainfall in southeast Africa has become heavier and more likely to occur during cyclones because of climate change, according to a new analysis released Monday by an international team of weather scientists

The Independent UK

Climate crisis fuelled Africa’s back-to-back deadly cyclones, study finds

Climate change made extreme rainfall heavier and more likely, scientists found

Al Jazeera

‘Here we are beggars’: Afghan refugees languish in Madagascar

A small group of Afghan refugees say they are trapped on African island nation without health care, education or work.

Reuters

Gunmen attack kills at least 50 in Nigeria's Plateau state

At least 50 people were killed and dozens abducted by gunmen in Nigeria's Plateau state, residents and a community leader said on Monday, the latest in a spate of attacks by armed gangs in northern parts of Africa's most populous nation.

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