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2 billion-year-old moon rock found in Africa reveals secret lunar history

The basaltic meteorite is a piece of lunar rock that formed in a lava flow 2.35 billion years ago, long after volcanism on the moon was supposed to have ended.

Space

We detected deep pulses beneath Africa – what we learned could help us understand volcanic activity

Earth’s continents may look fixed on a globe, but they’ve been drifting, splitting and reforming over billions of years – and they still are. Our new study reveals fresh evidence of rhythmic pulses of molten rock rising beneath east Africa, reshaping our understanding of how continents break apart.

The Conversation

Barcelona talks with DR Congo leaked ahead of new sponsorship deal

Barcelona reportedly in talks with DR Congo over football sponsorship deal with war-hit central African country.

Al Jazeera

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France withdraws troops from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa

Senegal’s new government has taken a hard-line stance against the presence of French troops as part of a larger regional backlash against what many see as the legacy of an oppressive colonial empire.

Euronews

Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium gets green light to stage CHAN final

African football chiefs on Thursday anointed Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi as the venue for the final on 30 August of the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN).

Radio France Internationale

East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go

It’s not uncommon to find a Ugandan taxi driver in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, just as one regularly meets Zimbabwean Uber drivers in South Africa. But there is a big difference. A Ugandan working in Rwanda most likely has a secure legal right to be there, whereas Zimbabweans working in South…

The Conversation

South Africa Warns Global Turmoil Threaten Development Goals

G20 chair South Africa warned Thursday that abandoning the rules-based global order and declining cooperation could derail 2030 development goals to end hunger, eradicate extreme poverty and fight climate change.

International Business Times

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Inside Eswatini: The small African kingdom where US sent five deportees

Eswatini is the latest country to accept third-country deportees from the United States

The Independent UK

French Army To Leave Senegal Amid Africa Downsizing

France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in west and central Africa.

International Business Times

French army to leave Senegal amid Africa downsizing

France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in west and central Africa.

Radio France Internationale

What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini where the US sent 5 deportees

The United States has deported five immigrants from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos to Eswatini, a small country in southern Africa where the king still holds absolute power

The Independent UK

Wafcon: 3 signs that African women’s football is finally starting to thrive

Women’s football in Africa has been through radical changes over the past few years. From small beginnings in the late 1990s, it has grown to the point that its biggest competition is receiving considerable global attention.

The Conversation

Trump Admin Deported 'Uniquely Barbaric' Migrants To Another Remote African Country

The Trump administration announced it deported five "uniquely barbaric" migrants to the African country of Eswatini

Latin Times

New levy on foreign students would be act of immense self-harm, Sadiq Khan warns Rachel Reeves

Mayor in Africa sparks new ‘red on red’ clash with Labour chancellor

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The Independent UK

The US sends third-country deportees to the small African kingdom of Eswatini

The United States says it has sent five men to the small African nation of Eswatini in an expansion of the Trump administration’s third-country deportation program

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US deports migrants to Eswatini, African country with troubling human rights record

Announcement that people from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen were deported comes after eight others were sent to South Sudan this month

The Independent UK

Conservationists release rehabilitated vultures back into the wild on South African mountain

Conservationists have released five vultures back into the wild on a mountain range in South Africa after they were rescued and rehabilitated

The Conversation

Africans survived 10,000 years of climate changes by adapting food systems – study offers lessons for modern times

Imagine living in a place where a single drought, hurricane, or mudslide can wipe out your food supply. Across Africa, many communities do exactly that – navigate climate shocks like floods, heatwaves, and failed harvests.

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Lagos is young and diverse, so what shapes ethnic and religious prejudice among teens? Our study tried to find out

Lagos State, with an estimated population of 20 million, is Africa’s largest metropolis. Home to Nigeria’s commercial capital, it is a magnet for internal migration, drawing in a mix of the country’s ethnic groups. Nigeria is estimated to have between 150 and 500 distinct ethnic groups, many of which are…

Evening Standard

Welcome to Nollywood! Sadiq Khan starts tour of Africa with Nigerian arts and culture showcase

London mayor will also visit Ghana and South Africa on five-day trip

The National (Scotland)

'Collective action' against Israel to be decided at global conference

SOUTH Africa, Brazil, Norway and Ireland are among countries slated to send government representatives to an event aimed at co-ordinating…

The Conversation

University graduates in Ghana must serve society for a year – study suggests it’s good for national unity

Almost 70 years after independence was gained across the continent, many African countries continue to face the complex task of managing ethnic diversity and building national cohesion. National cohesion is a broad and often abstract concept. It refers to the extent to which people within a country share a sense…

The Conversation

Zohran Mamdani’s last name reflects centuries of intercontinental trade, migration and cultural exchange

When Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, political observers noted his progressive platform and legislative record. But understanding the Democratic candidate’s background requires examining the rich cultural tapestry woven into his very surname: Mamdani.

Benzinga

Global Copper Output to Grow 2.9% Annually Through 2034

Global copper production is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 2.9% over the next decade. The latest forecast from BMI (Fitch Solutions) expects the rise from 23.8 million tons in 2025 to 30.9 million tons by 2034, owing to new projects and expansions across key jurisdictions in…

Benzinga

Bill Gates' Warning, Trump's Surplus, And Bongino's Potential Exit: This Week In Politics

The week brought a mix of stories that stirred the pot in various sectors. From Bill Gates’ warning about the devastating effects of USAID funding cuts on HIV programs in Africa, to the first June budget surplus since 2017 under Donald Trump’s administration, the news cycle was anything but dull.…

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