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How a drunken epiphany led endurance runner Russ Cook from a nightclub to national treasure status

As a teenager, ‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook glanced around during a night out and didn’t like what he saw. So he ran home, and the rest is history.

The Independent UK

Lesotho, Africa's 'Kingdom In The Sky' Jolted By Trump

US President Donald Trump in March ridiculed Lesotho as a place "nobody has ever heard of" and then this week hit the tiny African kingdom with the highest of his reciprocal trade tariffs for any single nation.

International Business Times

Lesotho Hardest Hit As New US Tariffs Rattle Africa

The small African kingdom of Lesotho feared the worst for its textile industry Thursday after US President Donald Trump imposed 50-percent tariffs on its imports, the highest for a single nation.

International Business Times

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At least seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island of Lesbos

Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with many making the short but treacherous journey from Turkey to Greek islands in inflatable dinghies.

Euronews

IUCN Green Status assessment: Lion population declining in Africa and India

For centuries, this iconic big cat has captivated human imagination, reigning as the "king of the jungle" in folklore and ecosystems alike. Yet, beneath this majestic facade lies a troubling reality. On March 27, 2025, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) delivered a stark wake-up call with its…

The Times of India

Livestock Theft Is Central To Jihadist Economy In West Africa

Musa was asleep in the village of Dusuman in northeast Nigeria when he was awoken by a sharp burst of gunfire and Boko Haram stole his main source of livelihood -- his livestock.

International Business Times

Ghana unveils West Africa's largest floating solar project, boosting renewable energy ambitions

Ghana has launched West Africa's largest floating solar project, marking a significant step towards increasing its renewable energy capacity. The country aims to raise its share of renewable energy from the current 1% to 10% by 2030.

Radio France Internationale

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Uganda’s electricity distribution is changing hands – what’s at stake

Uganda’s electricity sector is at a turning point, as Umeme Limited’s 20-year concession draws to a close. Umeme was the first private distribution operator in anglophone Africa. For nearly two decades, the listed company was the dominant distributor of electricity to the country’s 2.3 million clients. However, Uganda decided in…

The Conversation

Salafi Muslims are going into politics instead of trying to change the world through religious education or jihadi violence

Pseudonyms are used in this article to protect the anonymity of the research participants.

The Conversation

Tether’s CEO says his $144 billion stablecoin is good for the U.S. dollar. Is he right?

Paolo Ardoino says USDT is a counterweight to Chinese influence in Africa and South America.

Fortune

Bringing the beat home: African musicians push for local music production

This week on Spotlight on Africa, we explore the growing movement among African musicians to produce their music on home soil rather than relying on studios and opportunities abroad, particularly in Europe.

Radio France Internationale

‘Is it “woke” to care about the environment?’: how Trump’s cuts are dismantling global conservation work

Hundreds of projects supported by USAID have been thrown into doubt, as fears grow of an increase in crimes such as poaching and trafficking

The Guardian - UK

Snakes, ‘border madness’ and solo trips: five Nigerian female travellers on their top tips and trickiest moments

Whether it’s driving solo from London to Lagos, a month on a motorbike or vanlife in east Africa, these influencers are sharing their adventures – and helping others to negotiate the difficulties of a ‘weak’ passport

The Guardian - UK

Chester zoo unveils £28m ‘Africa’ facility – complete with chilly giraffes

Nine-hectare site home to 57 species including rhino, zebras and ostriches in UK’s biggest such development

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The Conversation

Africa’s data workers are being exploited by foreign tech firms – 4 ways to protect them

Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities – including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance – and alarming physical and psychological health risks. The consequences of their work can include exhaustion, burnout, mental health strain, chronic stress, vertigo and weakening of…

The Conversation

Nuclear war threat: why Africa’s pushing for a complete ban

At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, intensified by strategic dynamics involving the US, Nato and Russia over Europe’s security, nuclear weapons are back on the agenda.

The Conversation

23% of South Africa’s children suffer from severe hunger: we tested some solutions – experts

A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contribute to this. The lead researcher of…

Euronews

Remote Africa doesn’t have enough surgeons. New 3D technology could bring them closer to patients

The programme could be a lifeline in a region with too few medical specialists for the population.

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International Business Times UK

Who Is Dr Sophie Chandauka: Prince Harry Accused of Harassment and Bullying by Africa Charity Director

Dr Chandauka has publicly accused Prince Harry of using his influence to harass and bully her to oust her from her position as chairwoman.

International Business Times

Prince Harry Charity Rift Blows Up As Chair Makes Fresh Allegations

A bitter boardroom row at an African charity Prince Harry founded and then quit escalated Sunday after its chairperson accused the prince of "bullying" and being involved in a "cover up".

The Independent UK

Newly discovered 4,000-year-old settlement in Morocco rewrites history

A new archaeological discovery challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians

The Conversation

Discovery of a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement in Morocco rewrites history

A new archaeological discovery at Kach Kouch in Morocco challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the Middle East in around 800 BCE. It reveals a much richer and more complex history than previously thought.

The Conversation

West Africa’s hazardous winds: Harmattan carries more than dust – it also spreads disease

Every year, from December to April, the Harmattan sweeps across Africa. This cool, dry and dust-laden wind gets its name from haramata, a word in the Ghanaian language Fanti.

Evening Standard

Fairer chocolate trade ‘transforming mothers’ lives in Ivorian cocoa villages’

Women in the African nation’s cocoa villages face acute challenges, including gender inequality, economic exclusion and limited access to healthcare.

Al Jazeera

Skygazers marvel at Saturday’s partial solar eclipse

Partial eclipse dazzled Europe, Africa, and Newfoundland, offering a glimpse of the celestial alignment.

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