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Colonialism in Africa: archaeology offers a deeper view

Colonialism has been a central part of history around the world, differing only in form over time and space. After all, whenever people have moved from one place to another, they have colonised spaces and other people or forms of life.

The Conversation

Iran war fallout: risks for the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran. This has triggered a war drawing in numerous countries across the Middle East.

The Conversation

Twists in the tale: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding explores immigrant experience through a day at the salon

As Jocelyn Bioh’s play about life in a Harlem hairdresser’s gets a London run, she and director Monique Touko explain why its story of west Africans styling themselves for life in the US will resonate across the Atlantic

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A new face for ‘Little Foot’, the most complete Australopithecus skeleton to date

What did the face of our ancestors look like 3 million years ago? Meet the reconstructed face of “Little Foot” – the most complete biological Australopithecus specimen that ever existed.

The Conversation

Funding for Africa clean energy financing surges despite fewer project approvals

Africa’s flagship clean energy fund says it plans to more than double its financing to $2.5 billion over the next two years, as momentum builds behind the continent’s energy transition

The Independent UK

Some West African farmers turn to TikTok as part of agriculture's changing image

Some farmers in West Africa have turned to TikTok to sell their produce, transforming how they do business

The Independent UK

The South Africa World Cup 2026 kit is out - capturing the true spirit of Bafana Bafana

The new South Africa strip draws inspiration from their classic 2010 jersey

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“I’m going, ’We’re from North Hollywood! What do we have to sing about Africa?’“: How Toto crafted their deathless classic

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Obesity is on the rise in Africa: 5 essential reads on what to do

Obesity – which the World Health Organization classifies as a disease – is not just an individual issue; it is shaped by the systems people live in. Research shows that urbanisation, economic status and food marketing strategies, for example, play a role along with more personal factors.

The Conversation

Warships as diplomats: how the South African Navy is tasked with building ties with other nations

A naval exercise off the South African coast in January 2026, dubbed Will for Peace and involving the warships of South Africa, China, Russia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran, elicited international and domestic controversy. It also contributed to a further souring of relations between South Africa and the…

The Conversation

Spotlight on Africa: Reflections on the future of the African Union

African Heads of State convened for the 2026 African Union Summit last month at a critical time for the continent, amid escalating conflicts and democratic backsliding. This episode examines the AU's relationship with the United Nations, the European Union and the United States, and its place within a fractured global…

Radio France Internationale

Joburg Open Betting Tips 2026: Our Expert Panel Make Their DP World Tour Predictions

The DP World Tour heads up and across South Africa to Houghton Golf Club for the Joburg Open where our expert betting panel have identified some great tips

Golf Monthly

My sexual freedom odyssey: what ancient African wisdom can teach us about pleasure today

By speaking to women across the continent, I discovered how reclaiming pre-colonial rites and rituals can help us find joy in our bodies

The Guardian - UK

Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls

Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as…

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African leaders call for restraint, dialogue as Iran crisis intensifies

Leaders on the African continent have called for "restraint" after the attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran at the weekend. While some support Tehran's right to self defence, others have denounced a violation of international law which threatens the stability of an entire region.

The Conversation

When floods hit, the risk of malaria follows: how disaster systems can prepare better

When floods sweep through southern Africa, the most visible damage is immediate: homes washed away, crops destroyed, clinics disrupted, families displaced. These images dominate headlines and humanitarian appeals.

The Conversation

Trump’s tariffs have gutted Agoa’s duty‑free promise: our model shows how

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) was introduced in 2000 as the cornerstone of US development-oriented trade policy towards sub-Saharan Africa. It was designed to grant eligible countries duty-free access to the US market.

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“I think it’s too dumb for anybody to insult their own intelligence by mounting a serious critique of it”: How Toto crafted their deathless classic, Africa

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Nature’s Living Armor: 5 Animals That Turn Their Bodies Into Weapons

In the wild, survival is never guaranteed. There are no hospitals, no second chances, and no mercy for the weak. Over millions of years, animals have evolved extraordinary ways to protect themselves. Some run fast. Some hide well. And some transform their very bodies into weapons. Shells, thorns, spikes, and…

Cycling Weekly

'A fierce force for change' – charity celebrates one million bikes helping communities around the world

World Bicycle Relief has now sent a million of its Buffalo Bikes to rural communities in Asia, Africa and Latin America

International Business Times UK

Former US Embassy Worker Handed Life Sentence After He Used Sick Mother to Blackmail, Rape Two Girls in Impoverished Africa Slum

A former US embassy staff member has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two teenage girls in Burkina Faso, exploiting their vulnerable conditions.

Euronews

Can IFAD’s “First Mile” revolution secure Africa’s food future?{Business Africa}

We find out how IFAD is transforming farm losses into bankable opportunities for rural youth and local markets and ECOWAS promised cheaper regional flights after aviation tax cuts — but high fares and conflicting national policies are stalling reforms.

The Conversation

Morocco: ancient fossils shed light on a key period in human evolution

Could a Moroccan cave hold a crucial piece of the puzzle of human origins? Hominin fossils dating back 773,000 years discovered in the country are bringing new evidence to the debate about the last common ancestor of present-day humans (Homo sapiens), Neanderthals and Denisovans. The discovery points to a long…

The Conversation

Dance scenes in South African rock art: a closer look at ritual, music and movement

Rock art is widespread across southern Africa and includes a wide range of depictions such as human figures, animals, dots, handprints, and other painted or engraved imagery on rock surfaces. The rock art tradition of paintings was made by San hunter gatherers over thousands of years.

Radio France Internationale

Epstein files reveal links to Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire circles of power

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita, niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara – according to emails and financial records related to the convicted sex offender released by the United States…

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