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Can the IMF help Africa break the debt cycle? {Business Africa}

Can the International Monetary Fund finally help Africa break out of its multi-generational loop of rescue and repayment and here is how Nigerian businesses are using stablecoins to bypass traditional banks to fight inflation.

Euronews

South African anti-migrant groups defend planned ‘Liberation March’

A coalition of South African organisations campaigning against undocumented migrants has defended its plans for nationwide demonstrations on 30 June, insisting the marches will be peaceful despite rising tensions and recent deadly unrest.

Radio France Internationale

Europe swelters as heatwave affects more than 100 million people from Spain to Germany

At least 101 million Europeans experienced temperatures above 35C on Thursday, as Spanish and French authorities began to tally the deaths linked to the heatwave.

France 24

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Waka Waka! Indian consumer giants seek to roar louder in Africa

Indian consumer firms are significantly boosting investments in Africa, shifting from market entry to large-scale operations. Driven by a young population and underpenetrated markets, beverages, hair care, and personal care sectors are showing robust growth. Companies, such as GCPL, VBL, Dabur India and Marico are prioritizing local manufacturing and distribution,…

The Economic Times

India mandates Air Suvidha self-declaration for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries

India has reactivated the Air Suvidha portal for travelers from Ebola-affected regions, streamlining health checks with an online declaration system. This move follows the World Health Organization's declaration of Ebola as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Furthermore, India pledged USD 10 million for Ebola preparedness and response efforts…

The Economic Times

South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding

Civil society organizations in South Africa says that adolescent girls and women are among the first to feel the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts

The Independent UK

S&P upgrades Bharti Airtel to 'BBB+' on strong India, Africa growth and debt reduction prospects

Bharti Airtel's credit rating has been boosted to 'BBB+' by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting robust earnings growth anticipated in India and Africa. The agency foresees expanding profits driven by escalating data consumption and market improvements. Expectations are for a 3-4% subscriber increase and 5-7% ARPU growth in India, while Airtel's…

The Economic Times

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Another top US army officer abruptly steps down under war secy Hegseth's watch

General Christopher Donahue, the last American soldier to exit Afghanistan in 2021, is stepping down as commander of US Army Europe and Africa after just 18 months. His departure aligns with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's initiative to reduce senior military leadership. The Army is reportedly considering downgrading the command, a…

The Times of India

‘Bold, truth-telling’: learning from the rich histories of pan-African journalism

Diaspora reporting has long connected struggles across borders. Our new editor asks: what can The Long Wave take from this?

The Guardian - UK

'A weird result from an already weird hominin': Archaeologists discover all Homo naledi skeletons found in South African cave are female

A cutting-edge analysis of the teeth from Homo naledi skeletons in a South African cave system found no males within the group. Experts are unsure what to make of the finding.

LiveScience

Three million years after Lucy walked upright in Africa, the inside story of another landmark journey

There is a special gallery inside the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi where visitors slow down, lower their voices and often fall silent. In front of them, carefully lit and disarmingly small, lies the skeleton of Lucy, the 3.2 million-year-old hominin.

The Conversation

Why immigrants are leaving South Africa and the country is on edge ahead of a June 30 'deadline'

Thousands of African immigrants are leaving South Africa because of a rise in anti-migration anger that sparked attacks against foreigners

The Independent UK

Female baboons keep family bonds strong: research reveals the benefits

Baboons are one of the most widespread of Africa’s primate groups. They range across sub-Saharan Africa and into the Arabian Peninsula.

The Conversation

Angola’s long war changed the way farmers used fire – why it matters

Few places in Africa have been as isolated and understudied as eastern Angola, particularly the highlands of the Moxico provinces, a region rich in biodiversity, culture and history. The country’s political past helps explain this isolation. Having achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 after 11 years of war, Angola descended…

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The Independent UK

Heat stress intensifying across globe as UK swelters during heatwave: ‘Danger is increasing’

Report says percentage of the world facing at least one day of extreme heat stress each year has risen from 16 per cent to 22 per cent since the 1970s, equivalent to around one billion additional people

The Independent UK

Another top general exits under Pete Hegseth as Afghanistan’s final U.S. soldier steps aside

The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job

The Conversation

Fossil fuels still dominate in Africa’s electricity future – study tracks 3,139 power plants

Only about 57% of the people in Africa have access to electricity, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa. To meet the United Nations goal of everyone having access to affordable electricity by 2030, African countries will need to rapidly expand electricity generation.

The Economic Times

Did a casual stroll lead to one of archaeology's greatest finds? The truth behind the viral claim

A viral claim about Ryszard Kapuscinski discovering early Homo skulls at Dmanisi in 1989 is debunked by scientific evidence. The site's significance stems from systematic excavations beginning in 1991, which unearthed a crucial lower jawbone, followed by famous skulls. These discoveries, dating back nearly two million years, have reshaped our…

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The flawed case for slavery reparations

At a "high-level United Nations consultative conference" in Ghana earlier this month, African and Caribbean countries called on the countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade to make a formal apology and pay reparations to the descendants of the enslaved millions (or at least to the countries that the…

The Guardian - US

African teams have a point to prove at this World Cup. How are they faring?

There are twice as many teams from Caf at this World Cup than in 2022, but their results so far have been hit and miss

The Conversation

We are mapping and monitoring Africa’s underground water supplies in preparation for a hotter future – scientists

As global temperatures rise, surface waters – including rivers, lakes and reservoirs – are becoming dangerously erratic. This is because in a hotter climate, there are rapid swings between intense evaporation and sudden, extreme rainfall.

The Economic Times

IPO-bound Laxyo expands operations in Africa; bags Rs 200-crore order in Zambia

Indore-based Laxyo Ltd has significantly expanded its global footprint by securing a substantial Rs 200-crore raise-boring contract in Zambia. This marks the company's inaugural overseas project in this specialized mining technique, contributing significantly to its order book. The move positions Laxyo among international industry leaders and is a key step…

The Economic Times

Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strain

A protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like Steve Geoffrey supporting his Kenyan family, face job insecurity and rising costs. While some nations saw initial remittance surges, others report slowing growth and workers depleting savings. Economists predict…

The Guardian - AU

Where is Cape Verde? Meet the tiny African island nation upsetting World Cup giants

After shocking favourites Spain in their tournament debut and embarrassing Uruguay, everyone wants to know about the Blue Sharks

The Independent UK

High oil prices drive a surge in Chinese electric vehicle sales, but charging networks lag behind

The war in Iran has helped reshape the global electric vehicle market, giving Chinese automakers an opening across the developing world as fuel prices surge

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