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'Relooted': the video game where players steal back African artefacts

A video game released this week by a South African company features characters from the African continent whose objective is to reclaim artefacts looted by colonisers from Western museums and bring them home – a playful take on a timely political topic.

Radio France Internationale

Climate change could expose 1.1 billion people to hunger by 2100 (but there’s good news too) – AI modelling study

More than 295 million people globally experienced hunger and starvation in 2025 because of conflict, displacement, climate change and economic disasters.

The Conversation

Africa’s trade blocs were designed to unite the continent: four reasons they haven’t delivered

In a rapidly fracturing world, regional integration could be a source of resilience for the African continent.

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7 Historic Empires Richer Than the Mughals You Probably Didn’t Learn About

When history recalls the wealthiest empires of the world, the Mughal Empire often features prominently for its opulent courts, monumental architecture, and dominance in the Indian subcontinent. At its peak around the 17th century, the Mughal Empire controlled about 24 % of the world’s economy, making it one of the…

Times Life

Is IShowSpeed planning a massive international tour after teasing “airlines” during his 51 million subscriber livestream?

IShowSpeed has sparked global speculation after teasing his next tour with the single word “airlines” during a livestream. The hint came as he tracked his push toward 51 million YouTube subscribers. Following his 28-day Africa tour, fans now believe he may be planning another international trip, with guesses ranging from…

The Times of India

Italy pledges deeper cooperation at second Italy-Africa Summit

Italy has pledged to deepen cooperation with African countries during its second Italy-Africa summit

The Independent UK

African Union summit opens, as continent faces conflict and climate extremes

The 2026 African Union Summit is being held this weekend in Addis Ababa, with Angola handing the rotating chair to Burundi. The bloc is facing challenges including mounting conflicts, insecurity in the Sahel, strained ties with Washington and internal strife, while this year’s summit theme of water highlights the damage…

Radio France Internationale

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What we can learn from lovebirds, the rare birds that mate for life

Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa

The Independent UK

Ebo Taylor obituary

Ghanaian guitarist, arranger, singer-songwriter and cult hero who rose to fame outside Africa only late in life

The Guardian - UK

Why does Greenland appear bigger on maps than Africa, even though it is not

Maps sit quietly in classrooms, on news websites and inside phone screens. They look settled and precise, but the world they show is always slightly bent out of shape. Because the Earth is round, any flat world map must stretch or compress something. Over time, certain projections have become familiar,…

The Times of India

The families searching for African recruits lost in the Ukraine war

Russia has recruited more than 1,400 African nationals to fight in Ukraine, with more than one in five reported dead, according to an investigation that for the first time publishes the names of foreign fighters sent to the front lines.

Radio France Internationale

Malawi vaccinates a new generation of children against polio, which still hasn't been eradicated

The southern African nation of Malawi has launched a new polio vaccination campaign this week in another reminder that the world still hasn’t managed to eradicate the disease despite a concerted effort for more than 35 years

The Independent UK

When Two Kings Collide: The Truth Behind The Jaguar Lion Hybrid

A jaguar lion hybrid is most commonly called a jaglion. The name itself is a blend of its parents, a jaguar and a lion. This hybrid is extremely rare and exists only under artificial conditions, usually in captivity. Jaguars and lions do not naturally share habitats in the wild, which…

Times Pets

Italy reviews progress on Mattei Plan at Africa summit in Ethiopia

The summit marks the first time the biennial Italy-Africa meeting has been held on the African continent since the Mattei Plan was launched in Rome in January 2024.

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The Independent UK

Africa leads growth in solar energy as demand spreads beyond traditional markets, report says

A report shows that Africa has emerged as the world's fastest-growing solar market even as global growth slowed last year, driven by a 60% surge in imports of solar panels from China

The Conversation

African indigenous foods that fight inflammation may help people with diabetes – research

African indigenous food groups present an exciting area to explore when it comes to taste and nutrition. They may even offer potential as nutritional therapy for people with health problems.

Times Pets

Where Wildlife Is Deadliest: Which Country Tops The List?

The world is breathtakingly beautiful, but in some places, that beauty comes with sharp teeth, potent venom, crushing strength, and silent danger. From dense rainforests to dry deserts and vast oceans, wildlife can be as deadly as it is fascinating. This question often sparks curiosity and fear at the same…

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Court ruling on Mali sanctions reignites regional integration debate {Business Africa}

A landmark ruling by the WAEMU Court against the blockade of Mali is reshaping West Africa’s economic landscape, highlighting the costs of sanctions and Does love have a price tag? As Valentine’s Day spending hits record highs, Zambians weigh romance against the rising cost of affection.

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Africa ‘needs permanent place on UN Security Council’ – with 80% of resolutions involving conflict on the continent

Exclusive: The disproportionate number of armed conflicts taking place Africa – many of which are climate-driven – has led campaigners to call for the continent to have better representation

Fortune

Big Oil embraces exploration outside of the Americas again as Chevron enters Libya

American Big Oil is returning to countries in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond to find new sources of oil and gas.

Times Pets

Leopards and Panthers Are One and the Same: Here’s How

For years, people have been captivated by the grace and strength of big cats. But often, a question arises: what is the difference between a leopard and a panther? Many believe they are separate animals. Some imagine panthers as black cats lurking in the shadows, while leopards are golden and…

The Guardian - UK

Doubts over hosts’ readiness set to force postponement of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed until 2028 owing to doubts over the readiness of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to host

The Conversation

Cape Town’s wildflowers are a world treasure: six insights from a new checklist

Cape Town, in South Africa, is famous for its dramatic mountains and coastline, but its greatest treasure lies in the plants that carpet its slopes and valleys. Table Mountain National Park and its surrounds are home to 2,785 species, including subspecies and varieties.

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Guess the Country Behind These 7 Unique Valentine’s Day Traditions

Valentine’s Day is known globally as a celebration of love, but did you know not every country celebrates it on February 14 or in the same way? Some cultures exchange chocolates, others give carved wooden spoons, and some even have holidays for the loveless to reflect on singlehood. Across the…

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Who exactly is Mbekezeli Mbokazi? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

Mbekezeli Mbokazi might just be the most impressive South African prospect for a generation

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