Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé opens in Morocco’s tallest building The new property is found within the 55-storey Mohammed VI Tower, which is also the third tallest skyscraper in Africa. Euronews · May 7
600 military personnel now involved in search for missing US soldiers in Morocco Over 600 military personnel from multiple countries are searching for two U.S. soldiers who went missing in Morocco during U.S.-African military exercises The Independent UK · May 6
The Conversation Africa: 11 years of impact Over the past 11 years, The Conversation Africa has published 12,961 articles by 8,257 authors, making the expertise of academics and researchers in Africa and other parts of the world accessible to the public, national and global policymakers, and other stakeholders. These articles are also republished by other media, making… The Conversation · May 6
Pope to inaugurate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia tower and meet with migrants in June trip to Spain Pope Leo XIV will inaugurate the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica during his visit to Spain next month The Independent UK · May 6
On The Ground | Inside the ‘miracle’ drug rollout that could end Aids A groundbreaking new drug to prevent HIV infection – the closest the world has to a vaccine – is being rolled out in some of the worst-hit countries in the world. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports from Eswatini, southern Africa, where there is hope that the pandemic could be… The Independent UK · May 6
'Economic diplomacy' key in Algeria, French employers' union chief tells RFI Following a recent visit to Algeria, Patrick Martin – the head of France’s main employers’ union, Medef – spoke to RFI about economic diplomacy at a time of strained relations between Paris and Algiers, Chinese competition in Africa and what he called the “savagery” of the current tariff war. Radio France Internationale · May 6
No water, no crops: irrigation schemes could be a powerful way for South Africa’s smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change Across South Africa’s rural landscape, thousands of hectares of fertile land lie unused. Irrigation systems have collapsed, water no longer reaches crops reliably, and many farmers lack the support needed to keep production going. The Conversation · May 5
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals Zambia accuses the U.S. of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its rich mineral resources The Independent UK · May 5
UK sanctions Russian networks suspected of trafficking migrants to fight in Ukraine Others involved in Russia’s drone industry have also been sanctioned The Independent UK · May 5
Nigerian refinery accused of sacking union members is key to UK plan to tackle jet fuel shortage Heidi Alexander says part of answer to strait of Hormuz crisis is importing more fuel from US and west Africa The Guardian - UK · May 4
Top 5 platforms to sell Gift cards in Africa Selling your gift card comes with questions like, " How do I know which platform to sell my gift card? inkl · May 4
What’s stopping kids from learning useful skills? Short answer: exams Across Africa and beyond, education systems are shifting to curricula designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Conversation · May 4
Most Aggressive Animals in the World Explained In the wild, aggression is not about anger or emotion in the human sense. It is a survival strategy shaped by millions of years of evolution. Animals become aggressive to protect territory, secure food, defend their young, or compete for dominance. What appears terrifying to humans is often a deeply… Times Pets · May 4
A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal The Independent UK · May 4
Euronews · May 4 Three people die on cruise ship in the Atlantic from suspected hantavirus infection Three more people on the Dutch cruise ship have fallen ill, one of them has been taken to a hospital in South Africa. The hantavirus is spread by rats and very rarely spreads from human to human.
Radio France Internationale · May 3 Lighting the way to protect Kenya's lions and the livestock they prey on As a boy, Richard Turere saw up close the threat lions posed to his family's livestock – and the threat to the lions in turn. His ingenious solution to the problem is now being used by conservation organisations and wildlife authorities across East Africa.
The Conversation · May 3 How wildlife conservancies perpetuate green colonialism in Kenya The story of wildlife conservation in East Africa is often told through spectacular images of beautiful scenery and the region’s charismatic animals. But seldom asked is the question about how those efforts include and impact the communities that live alongside wildlife.
The Conversation · May 3 80% of Africa’s fertiliser is imported: how food systems can adapt to the Iran shock Conflict in the Persian Gulf is disrupting fertiliser supplies, and Africa’s food systems stand to lose.
The Conversation · May 3 India’s Horn of Africa strategy has shifted: what it’s trying to do and how it could work India’s engagement in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea basin was, until recently, largely limited to UN peacekeeping operations and anti-piracy patrols.
The Conversation · May 3 Extreme heat is a growing threat to health, jobs and food security in southern Africa – study looks for practical solutions Extreme heat is not just uncomfortable weather – it is becoming a serious threat to health, jobs and food security across southern Africa, especially for those least able to cope.
Radio France Internationale · May 2 Hijackings off Somalia raise fears that piracy is back on the rise Reports of multiple hijackings off the coast of Somalia are raising fears that piracy may be reviving after a relative lull over the past decade. Increased traffic round the Horn of Africa amid the war in the Middle East, along with the diversion of naval forces, could be creating more…
The Independent UK · May 2 Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure
Creative Bloq · May 2 This hefty tome takes book design to a whole new level Lagos Biennial I–V: The Making of an African Capital of Culture sits within a 7-kilogram concrete case.
The Independent UK · May 2 Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas
The Times of India · May 2 Remained isolated for 180 million years: How Madagascar Island became a hotspot for Earth’s unique creatures The biological narrative of Madagascar is a 180-million-year history of isolation and evolutionary divergence. Once a part of the Gondwana supercontinent, it broke away from Africa and later split from the Indian subcontinent around 88 million years ago. This separation turned it into a secluded natural lab. With no competition…