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William to meet young environmentalists during Earthshot Week in South Africa

The future king is travelling to South Africa for the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

William’s visit to South Africa will highlight Earthshot Prize

The Prince of Wales will have a high-level meeting with South Africa’s president.

Evening Standard

Prince William: 'Africa will always have a special place in my heart'

Prince William has declared Africa will always have a "special place in [his] heart" ahead of a four-day visit to Cape Town.

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COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take centre stage at the annual global climate change conference, COP29, in November.

The Conversation

Lammy pledges to ‘listen rather than tell’ on first official visit to Africa

The Foreign Secretary will hold high-level meetings in Nigeria and South Africa on his first visit to the continent in the role.

Evening Standard

Africa holds ‘special place in my heart’ says William before Earthshot ceremony

Cape Town’s Table Mountain and other landmarks will be lit up green during Earthshot Week.

Evening Standard

Minnesota Pastor Killed In Africa, Wife Arrested In Connection

Minnesota pastor turned missionary Beau Shroyer tragically killed in Angola; wife arrested. Shroyer's dedication to serving the Nyneka people highlighted. ...

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Mpox outbreak: How can UK travellers stay safe from the virus?

The UK Health Security Agency say the risk of mpox infection is ‘low for most travellers’

The Independent UK

Cultural exchanges beyond borders as African art gains global interest

African contemporary arts are attracting increasing interest thanks to a packed season stretching from Europe to Africa. Artists and curators from across the continent and the diaspora reflect on the impact of cultural exchanges beyond their borders – from London to Paris, Luanda to Dakar.

Radio France Internationale

Design makes a welcome return to the Dakar Biennale, sounding a clarion call to Africa’s new creative generation

The Dakar Biennale 2024 (7 November – 7 December) includes design for the first time in 20 years; here are four designers to look out for and what the event means to them

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Mpox not under control as deadly variant found in the UK: Will winter fuel the next epidemic?

A worrying statement has been given by the African CDC, which has been working hard to tackle this year's monkeypox infection, in which the majority of deaths have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of the outbreak.

The Times of India

Prince of Wales' environmental roadshow to arrive in Africa next week

Prince William’s roadshow for environmental innovation will arrive in South Africa next week as the heir to the British throne announces the winners of his annual Earthshot Prize, aimed at finding new ways to combat climate change and other threats to the planet’s air, water and wildlife

The Independent UK

US-Africa relations under Biden: a mismatch between talk and action

In his first year in office, US president Joe Biden committed to resetting US-Africa relations based on a doctrine of equal partnership.

The Conversation

African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in six countries

African book publishing is in a rare moment of transformation, according to a new report. It’s an industry that has historically survived at the mercy of multinational publishing houses and donor funding. These arrangements, subject to the dictates of capitalism or aid, have not been sustainable.

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TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots

The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased rates of infection among vulnerable populations; the inability to find and treat all missing cases; and funding shortfalls.

Dynamite News

African Journalists visit the Statue of Unity in Gujrat

A delegation of journalists from Africa visited the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, and learnt about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's life and legacy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cocoa Prices Push Higher as Heavy Rain Floods Ivory Coast Fields

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) Wednesday closed up +124 (+1.71%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) closed up +55 (+1.25%). Cocoa prices Wednesday extended Tuesday's sharp rally to 1-week highs. Cocoa prices are seeing support from heavy rain in some areas of Africa's cocoa-growing region, which has...

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Flooded Ivory Coast Fields Boost Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) today is up +85 (+1.17%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) is up +28 (+0.48%). Cocoa prices today extended Tuesday's sharp rally and posted 1-week highs. Cocoa prices are seeing support from heavy rain in some areas of Africa's cocoa-growing region, which...

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First UK case of potentially deadly mpox strain detected in London

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

Evening Standard

First UK case of potentially deadly Clade Ib mpox strain detected in London

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The Conversation

Africa’s flagship universities have a proud history – but are they serving local communities?

Universities play a number of crucial roles in society. They educate students, research solutions to problems and serve as spaces for national debate. This is especially true for large public institutions, often referred to as flagship universities. A number were launched with great fanfare around the time of a country’s…

Evening Standard

This is How to Experience South Africa’s Most Famous Game Reserve

Safari in Kruger National Park in a reimagined train carriage or nomadic camp — without it costing the earth

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Lionesses stumble past South Africa and raise ‘more questions’ for Wiegman

A much-changed England were unimpressive in a 2-1 friendly victory against South Africa at Coventry

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Minnesota Pastor Killed While Serving As Missionary In Africa

Minnesota pastor serving as a missionary in Angola tragically killed. Community mourns loss and finds solace in faith.

Fortune

Africa and our future

There is cause to be optimistic about the growth potential of Africa.

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