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African countries showed disunity in UN votes on Russia: South Africa's role was pivotal

The preamble of the founding Act of the African Union (AU) calls for “collective action in Africa and in our relations with the rest of the world”.

The Conversation

Why are African governments blocking phone lines of citizens?

Across Africa, an increasing number of governments are disconnecting phone lines in mass, citing domestic security.

Al Jazeera

World food prices hit record high over Ukraine war: FAO

The disruption in export flows resulting from the February 24 invasion and international sanctions against Russia has spurred fears of a global hunger crisis, especially across the Middle East and Africa, where effects are already visible

The Hindu

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Obasanjo: from a Nigerian village to the pinnacle of power on the continent

Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former president and a pan Africanist extraordinaire, turned 85 on 5 March 2022.

The Conversation

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The Independent UK

Up to 65% of Africans have had COVID, far more than thought

The World Health Organization said that up to 65% of people in Africa have been infected with the coronavirus and estimates the number of actual cases may have been nearly 100 times more than those reported

The Independent UK

Two thirds of Africans have Covid-19 since pandemic

JOHANNESBURG: More than two thirds of Africans have been infected by Covid-19 since the pandemic started, 97 times more than reported confirmed cases, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study published on Thursday.

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What drives Chinese migrants to Ghana: it's not just an economic decision

Over the past two decades, there have been many debates about China’s growing engagement in Africa. In these discussions, the more than one million Chinese expatriates, business people and labourers who come and work in Africa are often seen only as a byproduct of an overall “outbound” China. And they…

The Conversation

800 million Africans may have had COVID-19, WHO says

In Africa only one in almost 100 COVID-19 cases may have been detected and about two thirds of the continent’s inhabitants may have been infected with the disease, the World Health Organization said.

Tribune News Service

Kenya’s already fragile elections now face a dangerous new enemy: big tech platforms

Media complacency has allowed for a thriving disinformation industry that threatens Kenya’s democratic discourse, says Kenyan journalist Odanga Madung

The Guardian - UK

Former Man City midfielder Gelson Fernandes lands director role at FIFA

The former Manchester City midfielder will be working to improve the development of football in Africa.

Manchester Evening News

Study reveals an alarming link between depression and disasters

Researchers find the risk of depression increases significantly after disaster events in South Africa, specifically among vulnerable populations.

Inverse

Worrying insights from UN's first-ever assessment of water security in Africa

When it comes to water security – a reliable, good supply of safe water – just 29 African countries have made some progress over the past three to five years. Twenty-five have made none.

The Conversation

East African Community expands with the recent addition of DRC

The East African Community’s (EAC) membership has grown to seven with the official admission of the Democratic Republic of Congo as a new member. The other members are Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan.

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MTN Hires JPMorgan To Advise On Fintech Arm Spin-off

JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) advised Africa’s leading phone company MTN Group Ltd (OTC:MTNOY), on the planned spin-off of its financial technology business, Bloomberg reports. The fintech arm was worth $6 billion in 2021, Bloomberg noted. MTN looked to complete a carveout of the business by the end of the first half before seeking…

The Conversation

Mutual aid in a global food crisis: Rural South African women work together

Stark warnings of a looming global food crisis spark fear as millions of people will likely descend into hunger in the coming months.

Radio France Internationale

Why winning the climate fight in Africa is a win for the world

The latest UN report on climate change – specifically what can be done about it – sounds the alarm on a lack of green financing and funding promises for Africa, the continent most vulnerable to global warming.

The Conversation

How multinationals avoid taxes in Africa and what should change

In developing countries, and the sub-Saharan region especially, the scale of unmet basic needs is enormous. It is estimated that 3 billion people in the developing world subsist on less than US$2 a day per person.

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3D printing offers African countries an advantage in manufacturing

Thousands of years ago, the blacksmith led a technological leap in sub-Saharan Africa. West Africa’s Nok culture, for example, switched from using stone tools to iron around 1500BC. Imagine an innovative artisan like this re-emerging in the 21st century equipped with digital technologies.

The Conversation

How legal hunting supports African rhino conservation

While the UK government has been considering a ban on imports of hunting trophies, the South African government recently approved an annual maximum quota of ten legal trophy hunts of endangered black rhinos for 2022. South Africa has permitted white rhino hunts, without quota limits, since 1972.

The Independent UK

West Africa has worst food crisis in decade, aid groups say

A group of international aid organizations says West Africa is facing its worst food crisis in a decade due to increasing conflict, drought, flooding and the war in Ukraine that is affecting food prices and worsening an already disastrous situation

Reuters

Hunger in Africa surges due to conflict, climate and food prices

Conflict, climate change and rising food and fuel prices are pushing about a quarter of Africans towards hunger, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, UAE Top Gulf Investments in Horn of Africa

A recent study pointed to the growth of Gulf investments in the countries of the Horn of Africa, especially in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia and Djibouti. Africa has become an increasingly vital partner for the Gulf states. Investment flows from the Arab Gulf to sub-Saharan Africa amounted to about $3.9 billion…

Reuters

West Africa faces historic food crisis driven by conflict, price surge

West Africa is facing its worst food crisis on record driven by conflict, drought, and the impact of the war in Ukraine on food prices and availability, aid agencies said on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Angelique Kidjo and DJ Black Coffee dedicate Grammy wins to African youth

Musicians worldwide were celebrated during the 64th Grammy Awards hosted by South African comedian Trevor Noah in Las Vegas on Sunday. Benin’s Angelique Kidjo and South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee won Grammys for their respective albums. Ukraine’s President Zelensky made a surprise video appearance appealing for support.

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