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Anglo-Boer War: how a bloody conflict 125 years ago still shapes South Africa

The 125th anniversary of the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 is marked on 11 October 2024. Also known as the South African War or the Second Boer War, the brutal conflict between the colonising forces of the British and the Boers (originally Dutch settlers, today known as Afrikaners) affected all cultural…

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Mozambique goes to the polls as ruling party faces insurgency challenges

Mozambique will hold presidential and legislative elections this Wednesday, with the ruling Frelimo party expected to extend its 50-year grip on power. However, the party is contending with a prolonged Islamist insurgency in one of Africa's largest gas fields.

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Urban policies and housing as drivers of economic growth in Africa

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Refugees in east Africa suffer from high levels of depression, making it harder to rebuild lives – new study

By the end of 2023, more than 100 million people globally had been forced to flee their homes due to war, violence, fear of persecution, and human rights violations.

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Why this African country is the ultimate winter sun escape

No jet lag from western Europe, sublime stretches of beach, and possibly the best jollof rice in the region – Vivienne Dovi reveals why Senegal is not simply a warm holiday spot but a vibrant cultural experience

The Independent UK

How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’

Elephant numbers are surging in southern Africa, with fewer natural predators, reduced hunting pressure and feeding by farmers and tourist operators.

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Kenyan MPs vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

Kenya's National Assembly has voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Some 281 MPs voted for the motion, with 44 voting against. Having fallen out of favour over the past year, Gachagua was criticised by both the opposition and deputies aligned with President William Ruto. Meanwhile, the civil war may…

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Kenya’s laws make it a crime to attempt suicide – this hurts vulnerable people

One in every 100 deaths globally is by suicide. Each year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide. A staggering 77% of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries, with the African region bearing the highest burden at a rate of 11.2 deaths per 100,000 people. In Kenya, the crude…

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Britain has neglected Africa and the Commonwealth for over a decade: 4 ways it can reset relations

The United Kingdom is resetting its relations with Africa and other countries in the global south after more than a decade of neglect. At the United Nations in September, British prime minister Keir Starmer promised his government was

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Africa’s Great Green Wall will only combat desertification and poverty by harnessing local solutions

In the rural village of Téssékéré, the increasing number and intensity of droughts linked to climate change is making the lives and livelihoods of the local Fulani communities increasingly vulnerable. Here, in the northern Sahel desert region of Senegal (known as the Ferlo), the pastoral population walks over dry, dusty…

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A geomagnetic storm has hit Earth – a space scientist explains what causes them

A geomagnetic storm lit up the night sky in parts of the US during the first weekend in October. South Africa’s National Space Agency (Sansa) told reporters that the storm had originated from a solar flare “that erupted from sunspot 3842 on October 3”. It said this was the strongest…

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When medicines don’t work: eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance – a win for all

A major health challenge of our time is when drugs no longer work to treat infections. This happens when the agents that cause infections – they may be bacteria, viruses or fungi – become resistant to the drugs.

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West Africa's endorsement of commercial whaling alarms green groups

Seven West African nations are facing backlash after supporting a proposal to resume commercial whaling – claiming it would help fight food insecurity. The move, unexpected from nations with no whaling tradition, was met with dismay from conservation groups.

Radio France Internationale

Rwanda starts vaccine trials for Marburg virus as death toll climbs

In Rwanda, the Marburg virus has already killed 12 people in two weeks. The country has started distributing 700 doses of a vaccine that's still in the testing phase. This is the first time it will be deployed during an outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, more than 17 million people in…

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Mozambique Prepares For Election Amidst Ongoing Insurgency

Mozambique's upcoming elections amidst insurgency in Cabo Delgado, focusing on peace and socio-economic challenges. Stay updated with AP's Africa coverage.

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Biden to visit Angola as global powers vie for African influence

US and EU are supporting infrastructure projects in Angola, which has historically been closer to Russia and China

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Democracy campaigners criticise President Saied as polls close in Tunisia

Leader of north African country expected to win second term after jailing opponents and changing constitution

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Small And Medium-Sized African Solar Power Companies See Sales Surge

About 600 million Africans don't have electrical service in their homes, with electrification rates in West Africa as low as 8%.

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Tragic statistics show African roads are among world's deadliest

Africa has the fewest roads and cars of any region, and yet the largest ratio of vehicle deaths, caused by the usual suspects – unsafe habits, speeding and drinking – but also poor infrastructure, scant rescuers and old cars.

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The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse review – satisfying family saga finale

The last of the author’s books about the Hugeunot Joubert clan ends with two intriguing personal missions in South Africa

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Children in west Africa are often sent to live with other families to help them get ahead – but fostering may be doing the opposite

In west Africa, it’s common for families to foster children informally. This helps ease the burden on parents and can give children from poorer families a chance to improve their lives.

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‘Ceasefire now!’: Protesters across the world demand end to war in Gaza, Lebanon

From Jakarta to Los Angeles, protesters in cities in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas kicked off a weekend of demonstrations calling for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. Security has been tightened in many cities amid planned protests and commemorations ahead of Monday's anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack…

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Congo Launches Mopox Vaccinations After Global Emergency Declaration

Congo's initiation of mpox vaccinations marks a crucial step in combating outbreaks in Africa, highlighting global cooperation and community involvement.

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Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in drive to slow outbreaks declared a global emergency

Congolese authorities have started vaccinations against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several other African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency

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Meet the Kenyan man shaping a francophone future in East Africa

UN human rights advisor Chris Mburu turned his Kenyan hometown of Mitahato into something unexpected: a French-speaking village. After learning the language himself later in life, Mburu is determined to give local children a head start – opening doors to career and education opportunities across Africa and beyond. He shared…

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