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F1 chief gives update on African GP – with South Africa and Rwanda bidding to host race

F1 has not raced in Africa since the Kyalami circuit hosted the South African GP in 1993

The Independent UK

What should Europe do as Russia gains influence in Africa's Sahel?

France was recently asked to leave Chad, and its relations in central and West Africa are increasingly weak. With Russian influence in the region spreading, Euronews asks what is next for Europe in the Sahel.

Euronews

Prince Harry ‘killed spirit of African charity Sentebale after marrying Meghan'

Chief Khoabane Theko claims the Duke of Sussex became ‘disinterested’ in Sentebale following his marriage and subsequent move to North America

Evening Standard

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Move over, Med diet – plantains and cassava can be as healthy as tomatoes and olive oil, say researchers

Findings from Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region indicate traditional eating habits in rural Africa can boost the immune system and reduce inflammation

The Guardian - UK

Domenicali exclusive: Africa not on hold, but plans "not there yet"

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali explained the championship's current position on hosting a race in Africa, stating that the efforts to put on a grand prix are not on hold but still missing certain guarantees.

Autosport

Stefano Domenicali exclusive: Africa not on hold, but plans "not there yet"

Motorsport

US missionary kidnapped during church service rescued after shoot-out in South Africa

US citizen Josh Sullivan, from Tennessee, has been based in the Motherwell township branch of the Fellowship Baptist church since 2018

The Independent UK

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A US pastor abducted in South Africa has been rescued after a police shootout

South African law enforcement officials have rescued an American missionary who was abducted by armed and masked men as he was preaching in the Eastern Cape province last week

The Independent UK

The world could stop central Africa’s deadly mpox outbreak if it wanted to

The global outbreak of mpox in 2022-23 affected more than 100 countries and grabbed the attention of the scientific community. Research on mpox has intensified since.

The Conversation

Africa’s superfood heroes – from teff to insects – deserve more attention

Africa is home to a rich variety of incredible indigenous crops and foods – from nutrient-dense grains and legumes to unique fruits and leafy greens. Despite their value, many of these foods are often overlooked, under-celebrated, and under-consumed in favour of imported or commercial alternatives.

The Conversation

Africa’s traditional fermented foods – and why we should keep consuming them

Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and protein into simpler, more digestible forms.

The Conversation

Culture can build a better world: four key issues on Africa’s G20 agenda

The cultural and creative industries are a growing source of income and job creation around the world, generating tens of millions of jobs. The cultural sector is also linked to soft power, to relations between countries.

The Conversation

Artist Kehinde Wiley puts power in a new frame with paintings of African leaders

American artist Kehinde Wiley has unveiled an exhibition in Morocco of portraits of African leaders as part of a yearslong series exploring politics and image-making

The Independent UK

If we must bring back extinct species, let’s focus on the giant herbivores

The American genetic engineering firm Colossal Biosciences recently announced to much fanfare it had “de-extincted” the dire wolf, a canine species that was wiped out around 10,000 years ago. However, the three animals it presented are actually modern grey wolves with some genetic modifications.

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Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, the country's president says

Nigeria’s president says that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest in a spate of increasingly sectarian violence in the West African country

The Conversation

Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases

The increasing trend of reducing foreign aid to Africa is forcing the continent to reassess its approach to healthcare delivery.

International Business Times

Trump Spotlight Divides S.Africa's Afrikaners

Country music and the aroma of pancakes enveloped the "Boeremark", or farmer's market, outside South Africa's capital Pretoria where thousands of Afrikaners browsed on a Saturday morning.

Al Jazeera

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

The deaths are linked to antimicrobial resistance infections due to overuse or misuse of some medications.

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The Conversation

Power drives global affairs today, not rules – what Africa’s strategies should be

A new world order is emerging. The United States is no longer the sole force shaping global events; countries like China, Russia, India and the Gulf states are growing in influence.

International Business Times

Indonesia Palm Oil Firms Eye New Markets As US Trade War Casts Shadow

Indonesian palm oil companies are seeking new markets in Europe, Africa and the Middle East as they try to protect themselves from the impact of Donald Trump's trade war, a top industry executive told AFP. Indonesia is the world's biggest producer of the edible oil -- used in making foods…

Radio France Internationale

African cotton producers rally against climate shocks and low prices

Cotton is a lifeline for Africa – bringing in foreign currency and providing jobs for millions of people. But 20 years after the African Cotton Producers’ Association was founded, growers say the industry is under threat and needs urgent change.

The Independent UK

Why conservationists are trying to improve the image of a bird associated with death

Vultures have an image crisis and are among the least loved animals in the world

The Independent UK

'The Herds' begins its journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle

In the Kinshasa Botanical Garden, a troupe of cardboard animals — monkeys, a gorilla, leopards, a giraffe — stand at attention in a clearing

International Business Times

African Development Bank Chief Warns Of Tariff 'Shock Wave'

An onslaught of tariffs by the United States will send "shock waves" through African economies, the president of the African Development Bank said on Friday, warning of reduced trade and higher debt-servicing costs.

Radio France Internationale

Despite pause on US tariffs, African economies face uncertain future

African exporters have welcomed a temporary reprieve from new US tariffs, after President Donald Trump suspended a planned 30 percent import tax for 90 days – but the bigger picture remains uncertain.

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