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From prisoner to president in 20 days, Senegal’s Diomaye Faye takes office

As the 44-year-old is sworn in after a crucial election, we chart the road to victory for Africa’s youngest leader.

Al Jazeera

Award-winning French writer Maryse Conde dies at 90

French writer Maryse Conde, who died on Tuesday at the age of 90, became one of the greatest chroniclers of the struggles and triumphs of the descendants of Africans taken as slaves to the Caribbean.

France 24

Maryse Conde: Daring Storyteller Who Explored Black Identity

The mother of four, who once said she "did not have the confidence to present her writing to the outside world", was in her eighties before she won a major award, in 2018.

International Business Times

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Maryse Condé, Guadeloupean 'grand storyteller' dies aged 90

Author of novels drawing on African and Caribbean history enjoyed international acclaim, including the New Academy prize, which stood in for the Nobel in 2018

The Guardian - UK

Challenges And Progress In Abortion Rights Across Africa

Challenges and progress in abortion rights in Africa, including legal issues, misinformation, and advocacy efforts.

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Global AIDS Effort Saves 25 Million Lives In Africa

Learn about PEPFAR's transformative impact on HIV care in Africa, saving millions of lives through comprehensive programs.

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“I’m happy we’ve had hits. But I do wish the record label had put out some of our challenging songs as singles”: Some only know them as ‘That Africa band,’ but how prog are Toto?

They were inspired by prog heavyweights and their records have always contained surprising depth

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Southern Africa Faces Severe Drought And Food Insecurity

Severe drought in rural Zimbabwe leads to food insecurity and hunger, with communities like Mangwe facing dire circumstances. Urgent action is needed to pr...

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Easter egg prices soar as cocoa crops are hit by climate crisis and exploitation

Experts say the global shortage of the main ingredient of chocolate is linked to poor conditions for farmers supplying large companies

The Guardian - UK

Senegal’s top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election victory

The 44-year-old will be inaugurated to replace Macky Sall, who ruled the West African nation for 12 years.

Al Jazeera

Celebrating African Heritage: Lesego Chombo's Pride And Elegance

Lesego Chombo's proud display of her African heritage through a vibrant sash celebrates cultural diversity and inspires self-acceptance, resonating with vi...

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Advance of Islamic State affiliates ‘could lay ground for new wave of terrorism’

IS has stalled in Iraq and Syria but officials believe it has been planning new attacks on west for years

The Guardian - UK

Next U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino'

Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."

WEKU

Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza?

A US bill is calling to reassess US-South Africa relations, pointing to tensions amid the ICJ case against Israel.

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The Guardian - UK

Meta and Google accused of restricting reproductive health information

Report claims posts on abortion and contraception have been deleted while misinformation on the feeds of social media users in Africa, Latin America and Asia has not been tackled

The Guardian - UK

‘We are finally free’: Senegal hails new anti-establishment president

Bassirou Diomaye Faye promises to overhaul democracy in west African country blighted by corruption

The Guardian - UK

St Helena urged to return remains of 325 formerly enslaved people to Africa

British overseas territory may face legal action over alleged failure to honour reburial plan after remains found during airport project

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian appoints first Caribbean correspondent

Natricia Duncan’s role, unique to UK news media, is one of seven new appointments – two in the US – since Legacies of Enslavement report

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian appoints new correspondents in the Caribbean, South America, Africa and the UK, boosting its coverage of underreported communities

The new editorial roles form part of the Scott Trust Legacies of Enslavement programme, marking one year since the publication of its report into the Guardian’s historical links with transatlantic slavery

The Walrus

Why the West Refused to Stop the Rwandan Genocide

And why it still matters

Top News

Homo Sapiens Migration Out Of Africa Revealed In New Study

Discoveries from a new study shed light on Homo sapiens migration out of Africa, interbreeding with other hominins, and complex migration patterns.

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South African Speaker Faces Corruption Charges Over Bribery Allegations

South African parliamentary speaker faces corruption charges involving bribes and a wig, reigniting a corruption scandal impacting the ruling party.

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Senegal Election Boosts Democracy In West Africa

Senegal's recent election exemplifies peaceful, transparent democracy, setting a positive example for West Africa's future.

The Guardian - UK

Ernie the owl to retire after 30 years at Warwick Castle

African Verreaux’s eagle owl to make final flyover during Easter holidays before move to Yorkshire Dales

France 24

Senegal votes in tightly contested presidential election after months of unrest

Senegalese headed to the polls Sunday in a tightly contested presidential race that followed months of uncertainty and unrest that has tested the West African nation’s reputation as a stable democracy in a region that has experienced a wave of coups in recent years.

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