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What Kenya’s fish markets tell us about choosing between nutrients and contaminants

At lakeside markets along Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake by area, choosing fish to eat is part of daily life. A customer might pick a tilapia based on its freshness, size, price, and farmed or non-farmed origin, much like shoppers do in markets and supermarkets around the world. Whether grilled…

The Conversation

Great Zimbabwe: debunking the myth of tyrants and forced labour

For more than a century, Great Zimbabwe has stood at the centre of a powerful story about the Zimbabwe culture. This remarkable African civilization flourished in southern Africa during the Middle Ages, constructing more than 200 dry-stone palaces, locally known as madzimbahwe (houses of stone).

The Conversation

Western troops have been expelled from Africa’s Sahel – so why are Italy’s Carabinieri still there?

Western forces have largely beat a hasty retreat from Africa’s coup-prone Sahel region in recent years.

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Mobile Technologies Contributed $240 Billion to Africa's Economy in 2025 as the Continent Enters a New Phase of Digital Transformation

LONDON, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa's economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP, according to the GSMA's Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report. The sector also supported approximately 13 million jobs and generated $45 billion in public revenues, underlining the growing…

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UN-backed court opens trial of former Central African Republic president Bozizé

A U.N.-backed court in the Central African Republic has opened the trial of former President François Bozizé

The Independent UK

50 million Africans connected to power in ‘unprecedented’ partnership between aid agencies

IN FOCUS: Exclusive: Agencies including the World Bank and the Africa Development Bank tell Nick Ferris how their new partnership, Mission 300, has been able to transform energy access in Africa even as foreign aid budgets have been cut

The Independent UK

The Ultimate World Cup Team Overperformance: Cameroon in 1990

Soccer’s most esteemed competition is laden with heroic underdog stories.

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Solar cold storage helps African farmers cut losses and reach global markets

Kenyan smallholder farmers are reducing post-harvest losses and accessing global export markets through a pay-per-use solar cold storage model pioneered by Nairobi-based company SoKo Fresh

The Independent UK

Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim crafted a magnificent new culture for South Africa

Adolph Johannes Brand was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. He would become better known as Dollar Brand and then Abdullah Ibrahim, an artist of mixed ethnic descent who personified the city’s multiculturalism and represented it on the world’s stages.

The Conversation

An ancient piece of the moon found in Africa hints at a long-ago collision that turned the lunar surface molten

A meteorite shows evidence that an ancient crash on the moon 3.5 billion years ago was so powerful, it turned the surface molten.

LiveScience

India, Italy can expand cooperation in Africa through AI Hub and development initiatives: Ambassador Bartoli

India and Italy are set to boost their collaboration in Africa. An AI Hub for Sustainable Development is planned, alongside initiatives in farming, water, health, and education. This partnership aims to leverage artificial intelligence for the continent's progress. Both nations are strengthening ties across technology, defense, and critical minerals, fostering…

The Economic Times

Airtel secures nearly 100% investor support to raise Airtel Africa stake to about 79%

Bharti Airtel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a plan to increase its stake in Airtel Africa Plc. This strategic move involves a cashless share swap, boosting Bharti Airtel's ownership to approximately 79%.

The Economic Times

DNA from 7000-year-old African Mummy reveals previously unknown human lineage in Sahara desert 50,000 years ago

Sahara Mummy DNA: DNA extracted from two 7,000-year-old naturally preserved individuals found in Libya's Takarkori rock shelter has revealed evidence of a previously unidentified human lineage. Genetic analysis suggests this population split from other African groups around 50,000 years ago and remained remarkably isolated for millennia.

The Economic Times

Vedanta Iron & Steel shares list at Rs 22 on BSE as mega demerger concludes

Vedanta Iron & Steel debuted on the BSE at Rs 22 and NSE at Rs 20 on Monday as part of Vedanta's demerger plan. The company, with operations in India and Africa, focuses on iron ore and steel production. Its market capitalization at debut was approximately Rs 7,821 crore.

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Bangkok Post

South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Somaliland president makes 'historic' visit to Israel

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially recognised the breakaway African state.

Radio France Internationale

The project nurturing West Africa's new generation of women filmmakers

Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Mariama Lab project aims to help women bring their stories to a wider audience in the region and beyond.

The Independent UK

Vinicius Jr is Brazil’s cheat code but Morocco show what’s missing under Carlo Ancelotti

Brazil 1-1 Morocco: The Real Madrid winger salvaged a point for the five-time World Cup winners after surviving an early scare from African champions Morocco

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France 24

World Cup 2026: Saibari and Vinicius spark draw in Group C drama

Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in their Group C opener at MetLife stadium. Saibari's early lob gave Morocco the lead, but Vinicius Junior's sublime finish levelled the match before half-time. Both sides traded chances in a tense second half, neither able to break the deadlock. Read our blog to see…

The Economic Times

Kids' nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free FIFA World Cup tickets over barring of Somali referee

A Seattle youth soccer group returned World Cup tickets after a Somali referee was denied entry to the U.S. Ali Abdulla, leader of the African Youth Sports Academy, felt betrayed by the U.S. action. His organization decided to forgo the tickets to show solidarity with the referee. The tickets were…

The Independent UK

What is behind the recent spate of mass shootings across South Africa?

South Africa's president deployed the army to the streets in several hotspots earlier this year

Radio France Internationale

How visa applications became big business across Africa

For millions of people, getting a visa is the key to studying, working or travelling abroad, but applicants on the African continent say the process has become increasingly expensive and difficult due to VFS Global – an Indian company that handles visa applications for dozens of African governments. An investigation…

Radio France Internationale

South Africa accused of failing to crack down on anti-immigrant violence

Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international condemnation, with some accusing the South African authorities of failing to take a tough approach.

The Guardian - UK

Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds arrive to thrill birdwatchers

Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s winter, say experts

The Independent UK

ICE deports Iranian asylum seeker to threat-filled African nation where US tells Americans ‘do not travel’

Trump’s deportation flights to the Central African Republic are a ‘death sentence,’ advocates warn

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