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Rare portraits reveal the humanity of the slaves who revolted on the Amistad

On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” – while they were being shipped to a plantation in Puerto Príncipe, Cuba.

The Conversation

South African government extends deadline for F1 host bids

South Africa is keen to return to the Formula 1 calendar, having last held a grand prix in 1993, but Rwanda is also interested in hosting a race

The Independent UK

Peter Fraenkel obituary

Other lives: Radio broadcaster who began his career in Africa before joining the BBC, rising to be controller of its East European Services

The Guardian - UK

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Burkina Faso’s nature reserves are worth protecting – but people have to be part of the plan

Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands. Large herbivores like elephant, giraffe and hippopotamus, and predators like lions, leopards and the African lynx, roam the country’s savannas. Many bird species use the country as a stopover or wintering ground,…

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DR Congo Conflict Risks Broader Regional War, Burundi Warns

The conflict in eastern DR Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war, Burundi's president said Saturday, as Africa's top health agency warned the fighting could spark new outbreaks of serious diseases.

International Business Times

‘People want clothes that match their values’: sustainability takes centre stage at Nairobi fashion week

As the dumping of textile waste continues in African countries, designers are making a feature of reusing and recycling – from flea markets, landfill or upcyled curtains

The Guardian - UK

Trump Administration Faces Foreign Affairs Test In Africa

The DRC crisis with M23 rebels, mineral exploitation, and global involvement highlights the complex interplay of political, economic, and security factors ...

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South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and what’s going wrong

The death of South African soldiers on a Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sparked fierce debate about the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers there. Some, including political parties, have questioned whether the soldiers were adequately trained, equipped…

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With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?

The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France’s treasury continue to have big effects.

Al Jazeera

Two men close to Benin’s president sentenced to 20 years in prison for coup plot

Two men close to Benin’s president have been sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting a coup in the small West African country

The Independent UK

Rwanda’s evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo

In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid to put pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its support

The Independent UK

Red Sea crisis: supply chain issues set to continue despite Gaza ceasefire

The world’s major shipping companies say they won’t be sending vessels back to the Red Sea any time soon despite a pledge by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen not to attack them as long as the ceasefire in Gaza holds.

The Conversation

We studied more than 500 giraffe skulls from all over Africa – and confirmed there are 4 distinct species

Giraffes are among the world’s most recognisable animals. With their elongated necks and long legs, their gracious movements and unique coat patterns, they have inspired people’s imaginations for centuries.

The Conversation

Wetlands in South Africa’s Addo elephant park are in danger: what’s being done to protect them

The Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa was established 94 years ago to protect the last 11 elephants in the Eastern Cape region. Since then, the reserve has expanded to 155,000 hectares and today it’s home to lions, leopards, rhino, buffalo and more than 600 elephants. It also has…

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The Guardian - UK

A Training School for Elephants by Sophy Roberts review – the haunting story of a doomed expedition

History and travelogue combine wonderfully in this tale of colonial plunder and hubris

The Guardian - US

‘Africa is where I’m from’: why some Black Brazilians are moving to Benin

West African country is offering citizenship to descendants of enslaved persons taken from the continent, sparking huge interest in Brazil

The Conversation

WHO in Africa: three ways the continent stands to lose from Trump’s decision to pull out

President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) will be keenly felt across the globe, with profound implications for health in Africa.

Louder

"I made an incredible deal with Spotify when it was two weeks old": Toto songs are now played three million times a day on Spotify and Steve Lukather seems pretty happy with that

Steve Lukather on the band's younger audience, the continued success of Africa, and that weird art installation in the Namibian desert

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The Independent UK

A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here's how

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France’s military withdrawal presents opportunities and risks to West African states

In early January, Côte d’Ivoire announced that French troops would be withdrawing from the country and the military base of Port-Bouët would be handed over to Côte d’Ivoire’s army. The announcement is part of a seismic shift in France’s decades-long presence across francophone Africa.

The Guardian - UK

‘African art is not a fleeting trend’: Moroccan museum to celebrate rich creativity of continent’s artists

Reopening after renovation, the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden will provide a permanent home for the extensive Lazraq family collection

The Conversation

A hot and troubled world of work: how South Africa’s bold new climate act and labour law can align to drive a just transition

Increased average temperatures, climate variability, and extreme weather events are taking a toll on the environment and disproportionately affecting the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities. This is intensifying challenges in the world of work.

Radio France Internationale

African nations set to light up the homes of 300 million people by 2030

Several African nations have committed to open up their electricity sectors to attract investors and light up the homes of 300 million people currently lacking power over the next six years. "Mission 300" is driving the agenda at a two-day energy summit in Tanzania.

The Guardian - UK

Can communities living side by side with wildlife beat Africa’s national parks at conservation?

Across the continent, millions of hectares of land are being used and run by local people coexisting with wildlife in spaces where both can thrive

LiveScience

Over 400 gold and silver Roman-era coins unearthed in the Netherlands depict rulers from Rome, Britain and Africa

A hoard of over 400 coins dated to the first century is a rare mix of Roman and British money.

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