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Africa’s ageing leaders: succession race in Cameroon, Congo and Equatorial Guinea could destabilise the region

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea is 82 and has been in power for 45 years. Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo, 79, has held on to power for 40 years. Cameroon’s Paul Biya is 91 and has been president for 42 years.

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Bird species are disappearing at an alarming rate in Kenya – new study

Sub-Saharan Africa has a vast amount of uncultivated, arable land – about 2 million km², accounting for about 50% of the global total. This land is a critical habitat for many animal species, including birds.

The Conversation

Hamilton says 'no excuse' for no F1 race in Africa amid Rwanda talks

Lewis Hamilton insists Formula 1 cannot “continue to ignore” Africa as he reveals he has spoken to those hoping to stage a grand prix in Rwanda.

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‘Really heavy to see’: Lewis Hamilton speaks up on plight of refugees in Africa

Lewis Hamilton has reiterated that F1 must stage a race in Africa, while Verstappen is unsure on his future when his current deal expires in 2028

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Hamilton reveals work with two African countries to bring F1 back to the continent

F1 has not raced in Africa for over three decades

Evening Standard

Mapped: New mpox cases reported. What countries have it now?

New, potentially more deadly strain of virus is rapidly spreading in Africa and has been discovered in Asia and Europe.

Al Jazeera

West African juntas complain to UN over Ukraine's alleged support for rebels

The military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have written to the United Nations Security Council to denounce what they said was Ukraine's support for rebel groups in West Africa's Sahel region, according to Mali's foreign ministry.

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Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new mpox strain

Health authorities say patient travelled from Africa, instruct new arrivals from 42 ‘risk countries’ to undergo testing.

Al Jazeera

We discovered a new way mountains are formed – from ‘mantle waves’ inside the Earth

In 2005, I was navigating winding roads through the Drakensberg Mountains, in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Towering cliff-like features known as escarpments interrupt the landscape, rising up by a kilometre or more. Taken aback by the dramatic scenery, I was struck by a question: how on Earth did it form?

The Conversation

Javan rhinos, once thought safe from poachers, are anything but

I am an ecologist, and I have been lucky to work with white rhino in Africa. This work has involved capturing rhino, dehorning and moving them – methods used to try to save rhino from poachers.

The Conversation

Rapidly urbanising Africa to have six cities with populations above 10m by 2035

Youthful, growing cities expected to create wealth and opportunities but stretch public and utility services

The Guardian - UK

The new mpox variant may appear to be less deadly but it is spreading fast. Complacency would be a grave error

If the world has learned anything from the Covid pandemic, it is that new viruses must be stopped in their tracks, says science journalist Debora MacKenzie

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria : Dangote refinery to buy crude in naira

Dangote refinery has been struggling to secure enough to meet its 650,000 barrel per day capacity, that's despite Nigeria being the continent's top oil producer and the Dangote site being one of africa's largest.

France 24

How west Africa’s online fraudsters moved into sextortion

With ‘hustle kingdoms’ teaching young people the tricks of the trade, there has been a surge in blackmailing crimes

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Olympics in Africa: Egypt’s ambitious bid to host the games could succeed – but will it be worth it?

The modern Olympic Games is billed as the largest multi-sport event in the world, with a history dating back to 1896. Yet there’s a glaring absence on the Olympic map and on its logo of five rings representing the five inhabited continents: Africa has never hosted.

The Conversation

Drought is devastating southern Africa’s crops: why it’s happening and what can be learned

Southern Africa’s worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia have all been affected by the drought. Crop failures in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe – the largest maize producers in southern Africa –…

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African Nations To Begin Mpox Vaccinations Within Days

African nations prepare to vaccinate against mpox outbreak with global support. WHO declares global health emergency for the viral disease.

Al Jazeera

Thailand says mpox detected in European who travelled from Africa

The 66-year-old male arrived in the country on August 14 and is being quarantined in a hospital.

Latin Times

Shooting in Mexico, near the Arizona border, leaves one migrant dead and eight wounded

Officials said the wounded included nationals from Mexico, Ecuador and Africa.

The Conversation

Australia won’t have ‘green steel’ to itself. Africa is poised to become a global hub

Australia is at the forefront of efforts to turn steelmaking green.

The Guardian - UK

African health officials call for solidarity not travel bans over mpox outbreak

Head of Africa CDC Jean Kaseya urges international community to support rollout of testing and vaccinations

The Guardian - UK

False claims after killing of boy in Spain echo Southport far-right misinformation

False information about suspect spreads on social media after stabbing of 11-year-old as he played football

The Independent UK

Qatar Airways acquires a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

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