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French Army To Leave Senegal Amid Africa Downsizing

France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in west and central Africa.

International Business Times

French army to leave Senegal amid Africa downsizing

France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in west and central Africa.

Radio France Internationale

What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini where the US sent 5 deportees

The United States has deported five immigrants from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos to Eswatini, a small country in southern Africa where the king still holds absolute power

The Independent UK

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Wafcon: 3 signs that African women’s football is finally starting to thrive

Women’s football in Africa has been through radical changes over the past few years. From small beginnings in the late 1990s, it has grown to the point that its biggest competition is receiving considerable global attention.

The Conversation

Trump Admin Deported 'Uniquely Barbaric' Migrants To Another Remote African Country

The Trump administration announced it deported five "uniquely barbaric" migrants to the African country of Eswatini

Latin Times

New levy on foreign students would be act of immense self-harm, Sadiq Khan warns Rachel Reeves

Mayor in Africa sparks new ‘red on red’ clash with Labour chancellor

Evening Standard

The US sends third-country deportees to the small African kingdom of Eswatini

The United States says it has sent five men to the small African nation of Eswatini in an expansion of the Trump administration’s third-country deportation program

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US deports migrants to Eswatini, African country with troubling human rights record

Announcement that people from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen were deported comes after eight others were sent to South Sudan this month

The Guardian - US

Conservationists release rehabilitated vultures back into the wild on South African mountain

Conservationists have released five vultures back into the wild on a mountain range in South Africa after they were rescued and rehabilitated

The Independent UK

Africans survived 10,000 years of climate changes by adapting food systems – study offers lessons for modern times

Imagine living in a place where a single drought, hurricane, or mudslide can wipe out your food supply. Across Africa, many communities do exactly that – navigate climate shocks like floods, heatwaves, and failed harvests.

The Conversation

Lagos is young and diverse, so what shapes ethnic and religious prejudice among teens? Our study tried to find out

Lagos State, with an estimated population of 20 million, is Africa’s largest metropolis. Home to Nigeria’s commercial capital, it is a magnet for internal migration, drawing in a mix of the country’s ethnic groups. Nigeria is estimated to have between 150 and 500 distinct ethnic groups, many of which are…

The Conversation

Welcome to Nollywood! Sadiq Khan starts tour of Africa with Nigerian arts and culture showcase

London mayor will also visit Ghana and South Africa on five-day trip

Evening Standard

'Collective action' against Israel to be decided at global conference

SOUTH Africa, Brazil, Norway and Ireland are among countries slated to send government representatives to an event aimed at co-ordinating…

The National (Scotland)

University graduates in Ghana must serve society for a year – study suggests it’s good for national unity

Almost 70 years after independence was gained across the continent, many African countries continue to face the complex task of managing ethnic diversity and building national cohesion. National cohesion is a broad and often abstract concept. It refers to the extent to which people within a country share a sense…

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Zohran Mamdani’s last name reflects centuries of intercontinental trade, migration and cultural exchange

When Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, political observers noted his progressive platform and legislative record. But understanding the Democratic candidate’s background requires examining the rich cultural tapestry woven into his very surname: Mamdani.

Benzinga

Global Copper Output to Grow 2.9% Annually Through 2034

Global copper production is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 2.9% over the next decade. The latest forecast from BMI (Fitch Solutions) expects the rise from 23.8 million tons in 2025 to 30.9 million tons by 2034, owing to new projects and expansions across key jurisdictions in…

Benzinga

Bill Gates' Warning, Trump's Surplus, And Bongino's Potential Exit: This Week In Politics

The week brought a mix of stories that stirred the pot in various sectors. From Bill Gates’ warning about the devastating effects of USAID funding cuts on HIV programs in Africa, to the first June budget surplus since 2017 under Donald Trump’s administration, the news cycle was anything but dull.…

The Conversation

Guineafowl can outsmart extreme temperatures: we spent a year finding out how

Have you ever wondered how wild birds cope with baking hot afternoons and freezing cold mornings? Our new study has taken a close look at one of Africa’s most familiar birds – the helmeted guineafowl – and uncovered surprising answers about how they deal with extreme temperatures.

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Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: study maps overlooked species

Africa’s tropical belt, defined by the Guinean forests of west Africa and the Congo Basin of central Africa, is globally recognised for its astounding biodiversity.

The Conversation

Zimbabwe’s lithium is in demand for making batteries: how to make sure benefits flow to the local economy

Zimbabwe has the largest lithium reserves on the African continent. Lithium has been mined since the colonial period in the 1950s. It’s a critical part of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are essential for the electric vehicle industry. Globally, the lithium-ion battery market is worth US$78.9 billion and is likely to…

The Independent UK

US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact

South Africa has played a historic, global role in scientific research, from COVID-19 vaccines to HIV

Evening Standard

Ex-BBC correspondent in Africa says first reaction to Live Aid was ‘real anger’

The music event, which raised relief funds for the famine in Ethiopia, is celebrating 40 years.

The Independent UK

Veteran broadcaster says first reaction to Live Aid was ‘real anger’

The music event, which raised relief funds for the famine in Ethiopia, is celebrating 40 years

Radio France Internationale

Lesotho declares 'state of disaster' as it struggles with US policy changes

Lesotho's reliance on the United States has left the country on the brink of disaster following the Trump administration's decision to cut off aid. Its manufacturing sector too is under threat, thanks to uncertainty around the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

Radio France Internationale

Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups' opposition

Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe's southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal.

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