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AI chatbots can boost public health in Africa – why language inclusion matters

Language technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI) hold significant potential for public health. From outbreak detection systems that scan global news in real time, to chatbots providing mental health support and conversational diagnostic tools improving access to primary care, these innovations are helping address health challenges.

The Conversation

New form of type 1 diabetes identified in study

Clinicians in parts of Africa had long suspected that some children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes did not quite fit the standard profile

The Independent UK

This Brazilian wildlife hotspot is cheaper than an African safari

Sometimes dubbed the Brazilian Serengeti, the Pantanal region contains the highest concentration of wildlife in South America – Steph Dyson goes in search of the country’s own ‘Big Five’

The Independent UK

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Labour panned for foreign aid cuts as women and children to be hit hardest

THE Labour UK Government has been accused of "increasing poverty at home and abroad" after it emerged women and children would be hit…

The National (Scotland)

Travelling to Trump’s US is a low-level trauma – here’s what Africans can do about it

For a recent visa application for a family member, I submitted 32 documents. Africans aren’t liabilities, we are tourists and friends who deserve better

The Guardian - UK

Luke Plapp plans assault on Rwanda World Championships time trial after debut Tour de France

Australian will train at altitude in August to emulate race conditions in Africa

Cycling News

UK admits foreign aid cuts could see deaths rise – with Africa hit hardest

The government’s own impact assessment warns that cuts to projects will likely increase death and disease

The Independent UK

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Nigeria enters race to host F1 grand prix in Africa – with ex-Premier League player fronting bid

F1 has not hosted a race in Africa since 1993, but a host of countries have now declared their interest

The Independent UK

Nigeria in talks about holding Formula 1 race in Africa

Project could take the sport back to Africa for the first time since 1993

Evening Standard

70 Wildlife Moments Captured By Greg Du Toit That Might Make You Fall In Love With Africa

Wildlife photographer Greg du Toit has spent over 16 years capturing the untamed beauty of Africa.

Bored Panda

The Egyptians finding a ‘second home’ after migrating south to Tanzania

As Europe fortifies its borders, growing numbers of North Africans are moving southwards into other African countries.

Al Jazeera

Why you should visit – and stay in – Johannesburg’s Soweto

TRAVEL FOCUS: Travelling through South Africa, Annabel Grossman finds that Soweto – a township often associated with crime and poverty – is worth far more than just a cursory glance, with a wealth of music, culture, history and food to be discovered

The Independent UK

House panel approves bill to reevaluate ties with South Africa - Roll Call

The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that would order a comprehensive review of bilateral relations with South Africa.

Roll Call

UK’s aid cuts ‘will hit children’s education and raise risk of death’

Cutting aid budget to 0.3% of national income will hurt many African countries, says FCDO impact assessment

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The Conversation

Ghana’s security strategy has kept terror attacks at bay: what other countries can learn from its approach

Ghana stands out in west Africa as a nation that has not experienced terrorist attacks, even though it’s geographically close to countries that have. In Burkina Faso, Mali and Nigeria, extremist groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) have wreaked havoc.

Benzinga

Higher Margins Sweeten Coca-Cola's Q2, Yet Volume Struggles Persist

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) on Tuesday reported mixed second-quarter 2025 earnings and revenue. The food and beverage giant reported adjusted earnings of 87 cents per share, beating the consensus of 83 cents.

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton reveals second Dior capsule collection with nods to South Africa and ‘Afrofuturism’

Lewis Hamilton has unveiled his second capsule collection for Dior, featuring more than 20 looks blending workwear, streetwear and performance-wear in a series of vibrant colorways. The Ferrari Formula 1 driver, who inked an ambassadorship deal last summer, is continuing his collaboration with the French fashion house following the exit…

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Traffickers jailed for up to four years for abusing champagne grape pickers

Three people were jailed on Monday for human trafficking after subjecting migrants from Africa to long working days and then housing them in appalling conditions during the 2023 grape harvest in the Champagne region of north-eastern France.

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Reparations Become Geopolitical Currency as U.S. and Europe Clash Over Africa’s Future

Once confined to academic debates and symbolic gestures, the idea of reparations is now moving into the heart of international politics.

The Independent UK

Geldof’s threat to quit Blair’s Africa Commission

Newly-released files show furious Live Aid campaigner warned the commission was becoming ‘laughable grotesque’.

The Independent UK

Blair’s fury with Chirac over Mugabe summit invite

Newly released files show Tony Blair accused the French president of trying to undermine the UK by inviting the Zimbabwean leader to an EU summit.

The Conversation

Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security: why it’s a bad idea

A US-brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda binds the two African nations to a worrying arrangement: one where a country signs away its mineral resources to a superpower in return for opaque assurances of security.

The Conversation

African media are threatened by governments and big tech – book tracks the latest trends

Media capture happens when media outlets lose their independence and fall under the influence of political or financial interests. This often leads to news content that favours power instead of public accountability.

Evening Standard

Charley Boorman's toast to Cape Town: from relaxation to thrill-seeking

From sunbathing with penguins and paragliding off Table Mountain to hitting the wine trail, the TV adventurer is always on a high in the South African capital

The Independent UK

Trump’s pivot from aid to trade leaves Africa wary as it faces tariffs and uncertainty

U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Africa strategy shifts from aid to trade under a “commercial diplomacy” push, urging ambassadors to broker business deals rather than manage aid programs

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