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Africa 'taken hostage' by Russia's invasion, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's leader has told the African Union that the continent has been "taken hostage” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amid catastrophically rising food prices

The Independent UK

Ukraine president says Africa is a hostage in the war with Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Africa was a "hostage" in the war with Russia, which had contributed to rising food prices on the continent.

Reuters

Three Gulf, nine African sovereign funds sign deal for investment

The deal is meant to spur investment in green projects and logistics to improve interconnectivity amid economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

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China's 1st Horn of Africa envoy offers to mediate in region

China’s first special envoy to the Horn of Africa has offered to mediate in disputes in the region as Beijing seeks to strengthen its influence and protect its investments from conflict and other troubles

The Independent UK

Africa's smaller cities are usually overlooked: they shouldn't be

Often when one thinks or writes about urbanisation in Africa, mega-cities or primary cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Kampala, come to mind. Little, however, is written about places like Gabés in Tunisia, Touba-Mbacké in Senegal, or Ibadan in Nigeria. Yet these are just three of an estimated 885…

The Conversation

What's in a name? Why giving monkeypox a new one is a good idea

In its latest update on monkey pox in mid-June, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that cases had been reported from 42 member states across five of its regions – the Americas, Africa, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Western Pacific. A total of 2,103 laboratory cases had been reported, including one…

The Conversation

EU split over fertiliser plants in poorer nations as food crisis bites

The European Union is divided on how to help poorer nations fight a growing food crisis and address shortages of fertilisers caused by the war in Ukraine, with some fearing a plan to invest in plants in Africa would clash with EU green goals.

Reuters

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Black death: how we solved the centuries-old mystery of its origins

It is not an exaggeration to say that the question of where and when the Black Death, the deadliest pandemic ever, originated is one of the biggest mysteries in human history. After all, the Black Death was the first wave of the second plague pandemic of the 14th to early…

The Conversation

Omnia sees Africa increasing farm input support amid food security fears

Fertilizer manufacturer Omnia Holdings says African governments are increasing support for smallholder farmers amid fears that input costs, driven higher after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, could cut crop production and worsen food insecurity.

Reuters

How a Black family's Bible ended up at the Smithsonian Institution

WASHINGTON — On a rainy spring afternoon, Denise Diggs visited the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. She was in search of a family artifact.

Los Angeles Times

Why Commonwealth summit in Kigali won't be the relaunch some were hoping for

Leaders of some 54 countries – from Africa, Europe, Asia and Southern America – are set to converge on Kigali between 20 June and 25 June 2022 for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Philip Murphy, a professor of Commonwealth history examines the expectations and limitations of the Kigali conference.

The Conversation

Big-hearted Motherwell fan whose African adventure was inspired by award-winning movie set to return

Scott McClure collected and transported almost a tonne of football shirts and equipment.

Daily Record

First look at Africa Oye as it celebrates 30th anniversary in Sefton Park

The renowned festival is currently underway

Liverpool Echo

Belgium to return Patrice Lumumba’s gold tooth in bid to atone for colonial crimes

Relic of the murdered Republic of Congo leader will be returned to his family as Brussels confronts its bloody past in Africa

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The Hindu

What drives sustained growth of monkeypox cases

Sustained transmission in heterosexual population is unlikely in all scenarios studied

Daily Record

Kilimanjaro charity trek leaves Paisley man in African hospital with pneumonia

Stevie Kidd has vowed to recover in time for his next challenge climbing a volcano in Chile

Liverpool Echo

Africa Oye 2022 in Liverpool: line up, stage times and getting to Sefton Park

Everything you need to know about this weekend’s festival

Benzinga

Dana Wins $2.7M Grant For e-Powertrain Development

Dana Inc (NYSE:DAN) has bagged a $2.7 million (£2 million) grant for its Birmingham, U.K. operation to develop an e-Powertrain for OX Delivers. OX Delivers is a flat-pack utility vehicle designed for emerging markets in Africa. The truck is powered by Dana's Spicer Electrified eS4500i e-Drive Unit, combining an electric motor, inverter, gearbox, and…

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The Independent UK

UK: 50 new monkeypox cases in biggest epidemic beyond Africa

British health officials have reported another 50 cases of monkeypox across the country, for a total of 574 cases

France 24

Did Polish police open fire on African refugees fleeing Ukraine?

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, over 7 million people have fled the country. Multiple reports have outlined the specific difficulties that African refugees faced as they attempted to cross the Polish border and enter the European Union. Georgina Robertson and Sophie Samaille take a look at a…

France 24

Tunisia at standstill as general strike paralyses country

Tunisia has ground to a halt under strike action, with skyrocketing inflation and unpopular reforms sending tens of thousands into the streets. We hear more from our correspondent in Tunis. Also, many Nigerians who fled to neighbouring Niger under the tyranny of Boko Haram are being called on to return…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Europe Interested in Electrical Linkage with Egypt

Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker discussed with EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simpson ways to support and boost cooperation between the Egyptian electricity and renewable energy sector and the European Energy Commission. The Commission is interested in the electrical linkage between the EU, Africa, and the…

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: The scandal engulfing South Africa's president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could face criminal charges and is already facing calls to step down over claims that he tried to cover up the theft of millions of dollars in U.S. currency that was hidden inside furniture at his game farm

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: To beat Russian influence in Africa, the West must offer something better

Russia’s growing engagement in Africa is gaining attention. The Wagner Group, a shady mercenary organization, is the centerpiece of this activity. Since 2015, it has become an important security player in at least a half-dozen countries across the continent. The Russian government denies any connection, but Wagner is widely believed…

The Independent UK

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