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Spotlight on Africa: Tanzania’s elections, film, football, and Angélique Kidjo

In this week’s edition of Spotlight on Africa, we look back at the recent elections in Tanzania. We’ll then head to London and Paris for a look at some outstanding African film festivals. You’ll also hear from South Sudan’s blind football team, who have just won a crucial match. Finally,…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 12, 2025

Three countries boost family planning funding in ‘powerful shift from dependency’ in Africa after aid cuts

Zambia, Zimbabwe and DRC take steps to protect decades of progress in reproductive health, as donor fatigue leads to steep cuts in aid

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025

Solar Flare Warning: Earth Hit By Largest Eruption Of 2025 – Blackouts Likely

Largest Solar Flare of 2025 causes radio blackouts across Europe and Africa. NOAA warns of a G3 storm that could affect power grids and GPS systems.

International Business Times UK · Nov 11, 2025

Takeaways from an AP report on a Europe-funded program returning African migrants

The European Union has given a U.N.-affiliated organization hundreds of millions of dollars to help African migrants return from failed journeys to Europe and support them back home

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

African migrants assert a Europe-funded program abandons them after returning them home

The European Union has given a U.N.-affiliated body hundreds of millions of dollars to help thousands of African migrants return from failed journeys to Europe and support them back home

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Africa’s drone wars are growing – but they rarely deliver victory

In the last decade, armed drones have become one of the most visible symbols of modern warfare. Once the preserve of advanced militaries, armed drones are now widely available on the global arms market. Countries such as Turkey, China and Iran are producing lower-cost models and exporting them. In Sudan’s…

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2025

What will it take to make Africa food secure? G20 group points to trade, resilient supply chains and sustainable farming

The Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems work stream of the Business 20, a G20 engagement group, has endorsed three principles that it argues will contribute to the building of sustainable food systems and agriculture. The principles are increased trade, resilient supply chains, and sustainable agricultural practices.

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2025

Land is Africa’s best hope for climate adaptation: it must be the focus at COP30

Agriculture, forestry and other land uses together account for about 62% of Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, land degradation, deforestation and biodiversity loss are eroding Africa’s resilience.

The Conversation · Nov 9, 2025

Malaria isn’t just a health crisis — it’s an economic imperative

Economic losses from malaria don’t stay in Africa.

Fortune · Nov 7, 2025

"Being close to a leopard doesn't happen often!" Wildlife photographer captured rare shot using APS-C camera and Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS

After hours of waiting, Rémi Vacher captured a calm and intimate moment with one of Africa's most elusive predators using the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS

Digital Camera World · Nov 7, 2025