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Whatever happened to the Botswana scientist who identified omicron — then caught it?

Sikhulile Moyo led the team that first identified omicron — and was dismayed by the world's reaction — blaming and blacklisting African nations. He's now a bit more optimistic.

WEKU

Duke of Sussex to saddle up for annual charity polo tournament in Colorado

Harry will play in the competition to raise funds and awareness for his charity Sentebale.

The Independent UK

COVID-19 caused millions of school closures. Here's the low-tech solution that is keeping kids in developing nations learning

When COVID-19 swept the globe, forcing millions of schools to close, an Australian researcher and an international not-for-profit found a creative yet low-tech solution to help children in developing nations keep learning.

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'Scream for Me, Africa!': How the continent is reinventing heavy metal music

Africa's metalheads have a bold vision. We talk to Edward Banchs, author of a new book about Africa's metal scene, and to a heavy metal singer in Botswana known as "Vulture."

WEKU

New book on Mapungubwe Archive contests history of South African world heritage site

Mapungubwe is a world heritage site and national park located on the border between South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. From about 1000 AD the settlement there developed into a major African state before being abandoned by the 1300s. Mapungubwe has been the subject of diverse scientific enquiry and archaeological research…

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South African choreographer explores sacrifice in spellbinding show

"The Sacrifice" by South African choreographer Dada Masilo is a fusion of contemporary dance and a ritual dance from Botswana, known as Tswana. Inspired by the innovative rhythms of Igor Stravinsky’s "The Rite of Spring" she has brought together twelve dancers and four musicians for the Avignon Festival, 2022.

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Prince Harry realised Meghan Markle was his 'soulmate' during romantic Africa trip

In a speech to the United Nations, Harry discussed his love for the continent and revealed he knew his then girlfriend was "the one" while on a trip to Botswana in 2016

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Prince Harry shares the moment he realised Meghan Markle was his ‘soulmate’

The Duke of Sussex says Africa is also where he feels closest to his late mother, Princess Diana

The Independent UK

‘A bright life ahead’: Botswana on path to seeing no babies born with HIV

Country may be Africa’s first to stop mother-baby transmission as WHO hails ‘groundbreaking’ fall in rates from 40% to 1%

The Guardian - UK

Senegal and Cameroon carve out another chance for World Cup glory

Senegal and Cameroon advanced to the inter-confederation play-off for next year's women's World Cup on Sunday after wins over Tunisia and Botswana respectively.

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Mobile phones can enable learning during school disruptions. Here's how

The COVID-19 pandemic placed enormous pressure on education systems worldwide. At the peak of the crisis, school closures forced over 1.6 billion learners out of classrooms. This exacerbated a learning crisis that existed before the pandemic, with many children in school but learning very little.

The Conversation

Twin peaks: Morocco advance to women's Cup of Nations semi-final and World Cup

Morocco boss Reynald Pedros fulfilled his brief on Wednesday night as his team moved into the semi-final at the Africa Cup of Nations and qualfiedi for the 2023 World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Five go in search of World Cup adventure at Africa Cup of Nations

Rabat’s nothing like it used to be, the locals say. And a couple of years from now, they’ll doubtless be offering similar views. For some it will be a lament. For others an opportunity, especially those wafting around the landscaped lather of projects such as Le Carrousel along the Atlantic…

Radio France Internationale

Officials train for perfect games at Cup of Nations to stake World Cup claim

Sweat drenched but beaming following a 90-minute early morning workout, Carine Atezambong Fomo enthused about her next assignment at the women’s Africa Cup of Nations – assistant referee at Wednesday’s quarter-final between Morocco and Botswana at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat.

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Morocco and Botswana battle for firsts at Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco boss Reynald Pedros urged his players on Tuesday to look beyond the glory of qualification for next year’s World Cup and focus on claiming a first women’s Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

Radio France Internationale

Women's Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa, Nigeria and Botswana into quarters

Uchenna Kanu bagged a brace on Sunday night as defending champions Nigeria walloped Burundi 4-0 to advance to the quarter-finals at the women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

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Nigeria's Super Falcons swoop past Botswana's brave defence

This was one the Nigerian women had to win in order to stay in contention in the Africa Cup of Nations, a competition they have won on nine previous occasions. Despite a spirited display by Botswana's Mares, Nigeria did more than enough.

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Nigeria face moment of truth at women's Africa Cup of Nations

Defending champions Nigeria face a test of their mettle on Thursday night in Rabat when they take on Botswana in their second pool match at the women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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The Independent UK

Spy chiefs warn Botswana’s ex-president of attempts on his life

Exclusive: Ian Khama, arch-critic of his successor, points to official evidence of plots to poison him

The Independent UK

Botswana’s ex-president pleads with Boris Johnson to ban hunting trophy imports

Exclusive: It was disappointing that ministers postponed action, says Ian Khama, launching cross-party report calling for urgent crackdown

Reuters

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha

Consumers should think twice when buying diamonds that could be funding Russia's war, a Ukrainian diplomat said on Friday as a fraught international conflict diamond forum in Botswana came to an inconclusive end.

France 24

Sampa the Great on why Black women in hip-hop can be anything they want

A singer-songwriter, poet and MC, Sampa the Great was born in Zambia and raised in Botswana, where she began MCing at school. She then studied in America before relocating to Australia in 2014, where she launched her music career. Her incredible debut album "The Return" won numerous awards. Sampa talks…

Reuters

Civil society group flays diamond watchdog over Russia stalemate

The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition on Monday sharply criticised the global diamond watchdog for resisting efforts to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at this week's international conflict diamond meeting began in Botswana.

Reuters

Top producer Russia thwarts move to redefine 'conflict diamonds'

Russia, supported by Belarus, Central African Republic, Kyrgyzstan and Mali, has torpedoed a Western-backed proposal to discuss whether its diamonds are funding war ahead of an international conflict diamond meeting in Botswana, letters seen by Reuters show. The rift in the Kimberley Process (KP), which certifies rough diamond exports, risks…

The Independent UK

Botswana tight lipped on the value of its ivory stockpile

Botswana is among the countries supporting the bid to overturn CITES ban on legal ivory trade at CoP19

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