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Slave-trade wealth was embedded in Britain’s financial system, research finds

Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved Africans

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

From devastation to recovery: Gorongosa counted 110,513 animals in 2024

Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique was once one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich protected areas, but the country’s civil war from 1977 to 1992 pushed its animal populations to the brink. A 2019 peer-reviewed study, War-induced collapse and asymmetric recovery of large-mammal populations in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique , documented the…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Why Morocco Continues to Captivate Modern Travelers

Tourism in Morocco is getting more popular every year, as proven by the statistics. In 2024, Morocco was visited by 17.4 million tourists, becoming the best tourist destination in Africa for that year. All one needs to do is take a look at the Best Morocco Tour packages to get…

Latin Times · Sep 15

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History is being rewritten at an archaeological site in Morocco. What the discovery of an ancient wall tells us

In the hills of north-west Morocco, overlooking the river that gives the site its name, research at Oued Beht is bringing to light a previously unknown chapter of the region’s past. The discovery of a substantial built structure suggests that, during the second millennium BC, communities in north-west Africa were…

The Conversation · Sep 15

Have South Africans always been hostile to migrants? Historians map a chequered history

Anti-immigrant violence began to sweep across South Africa once again in March 2026. Over the following months an estimated 56,000 Malawians and 115,000 Zimbabweans were forced to flee their homes. At least 11 foreign nationals were killed.

The Conversation · Sep 15

Voices: The UK had a plan for Nigeria’s security nightmare. Then came the aid cuts

COMMENT: Nigeria has been seen by the UK as a bulwark against increased conflict, terrorism and turmoil across Africa, writes the chair of parliament’s International Development Committee, Sarah Champion. However, the government has broken a promise to boost our ‘mutual national security’ thanks to the reality of aid cuts

The Independent UK · Sep 15

2 US personnel suffer 'minor injuries' after accidental shooting in Eswatini

Two US government personnel were accidentally shot by soldiers in Eswatini during an anti-smuggling operation last week, the African country’s government said.

The Times of India · Sep 15

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Two US government personnel accidentally shot by soldiers in Eswatini

An Eswatini army spokesperson said the shooting was ‘a diplomatic issue’ being handled by both countries

The Independent UK · Sep 15

More than 1,000 women invested in companies at heart of Britain’s slave trade

Women used profits from trafficking of enslaved Africans to secure their families’ futures, research reveals

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Africa's richest man's first business was selling sweets at school, now Aliko Dangote is wealthier than China's Jack Ma and Amazon co-founder MacKenzie Scott

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, saw his net worth significantly increase after the Dangote Refinery IPO. The massive oil facility is now available to investors on the Nigerian Exchange. This offering aims to raise approximately 2.15 trillion Naira for the refinery. The refinery's equity is valued at around 63 trillion…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

London bid fails with 2029 World Athletics Championships to be held in Africa for first time

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The Independent UK · Sep 15

London loses out to Nairobi in bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Nairobi, Kenya will be the first African host of athletics’ biggest event outside the Olympic Games

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Solar's $1.3 bn bet is a turn for India's defence-industrial complex

The piece argues that Solar Industries’ ₹12,951-crore acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings could mark a new phase for India’s defence industry, as Indian companies increasingly move beyond domestic production into overseas acquisitions, manufacturing and technology partnerships.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Solar Industries shares crash 9% after acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings for Rs 12,951 crore

Solar Industries shares fell sharply on Tuesday after the company announced the Rs 12,951 crore acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings in an all-cash deal. The transaction, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, is expected to strengthen Solar’s global explosives and blasting business while expanding its presence across Africa and…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

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France 24 · Sep 15

Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches biggest African IPO

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent. The offering values Africa’s largest refinery at about $49 billion and has drawn both strong investor interest and concerns over its high valuation.

The Conversation · Sep 14

Africa’s air travel is reliant on distant hubs: why it’s time to fix this

When conflict erupted in the Middle East in 2026, the consequences were felt far beyond the region. One was the disruption to Gulf airspace. The ripple effects hit the global aviation network, including Africa.

The Conversation · Sep 14

From split livers to machine perfusion: the 20-year evolution of liver transplants in South Africa

South Africa is no stranger to organ transplants. The world’s first heart transplant was performed in the country in the 1960s. There have been major developments in the decades since then. In the 1980s an organ donor registry was set up and local surgeons have been pushing the boundaries of…

The Conversation · Sep 14

African Union peacekeeping is growing as UN missions decline: research finds a mixed record of success

When violent conflict erupts in Africa, attention often turns to the United Nations, major powers, or external donors. Yet over the past two decades, the African Union (AU) has become one of the continent’s most important peace and security actors.

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Radio France Internationale · Sep 14

Growing budgets show Africa keen to defend its place in the space race

African states invest around $500 million in space programmes annually, a figure expected to reach around $40 billion by 2030. With a number of initiatives already in place, the continent is seeking a seat at the table when it comes to international decisions on space exploration and equal access to…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO

Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirds

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Africa's biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is opening a portion of his refinery to public ownership in Africa's biggest initial public offering

Radio France Internationale · Sep 14

'Historic day' for Nigeria as Dangote oil refinery launches IPO

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated as Africa's biggest initial public offering (IPO), which aims to raise $1.6 billion (€1.3 billion) to expand his mega oil refinery to become the world's largest.

France 24 · Sep 14

Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches continent's biggest IPO

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated to be Africa's biggest initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise $1.6 billion in part to expand his mega oil refinery into the world's largest.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

Slavery was not a footnote to British history. It helped shape the nation

Register of British Slave Traders reveals how deeply the trafficking of Africans was embedded in the country’s politics, economy, institutions and culture

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

The royal crown branded on enslaved Africans: Britain’s monarchy and the slave trade

From Elizabeth I’s backing of early voyages to royal investment in trafficking companies, generations of monarchs were central to Britain’s slave trade

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