DARK SECRETS: 28 - The Real Truth

Hugo Broos rises above South Africa’s problems to break new World Cup ground

The blunder that threatened qualification and the poor start against Mexico are in the past as the date with Canada looms

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Flying from UAE to India? Here's why you need to fill Air Suvidha 2.0 health form before boarding

As India steps up surveillance amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa, all international passengers, including those travelling from the UAE, must now complete a mandatory online health self-declaration before arriving in the country.

The Times of India · Jun 27

African proverb of the day: 'He who eats another man's food will have his food eaten by others' teaches us about life's balance, ultimate karma

Though oftentimes we tend to believe that life is unfair and there is no natural justice, old sayings like this restore our faith in the ultimate karma, which is how life balances itself. This African proverb is believed to have its origin in the Swahili language and it basically says…

The Times of India · Jun 26

Côte d’Ivoire: Discover West Africa’s beach and culture hotspot

Regarded as West Africa’s answer to the Caribbean, Côte d’Ivoire has an extraordinary coast, UNESCO-listed culture and direct flights from Europe.

Euronews · Jun 26

Tracing one delicious snack around the Mediterranean showed me that modern borders are absurd

Migration and cultural exchange have always been the norm between coastal European and African nations. We should celebrate this shared history, says Federico De Blasi, an Italian food writer based in Barcelona

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

IMF says it will take time for energy, commodity prices to normalize after US-Iran deal

The IMF notes a decline in energy and commodity prices following a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, though full normalization will take time. While inflationary expectations remain anchored, the Fund is particularly concerned about developing nations, especially in Africa, that are net energy importers. India's domestic demand is robust,…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Morocco’s hidden history: archaeology, DNA and carbon dating rewrite the story of the ancient world

For decades, stories about the ancient Mediterranean have centred on the grand cultures of Greece, Rome, Phoenicia and Egypt. North-west Africa seldom enters the picture before the arrival of Phoenician traders on the Moroccan coast about 3,000 years ago.

The Conversation · Jun 25

Ebola outbreak 'serious' but not 'out of control', head of Africa CDC says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Dr Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa CDC, said the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is "serious" but not "out of control". He warned that "no one is safe" if it is not stopped at the source and argued that the West would…

France 24 · Jun 25

Can the IMF help Africa break the debt cycle? {Business Africa}

Can the International Monetary Fund finally help Africa break out of its multi-generational loop of rescue and repayment and here is how Nigerian businesses are using stablecoins to bypass traditional banks to fight inflation.

Euronews · Jun 25

South African anti-migrant groups defend planned ‘Liberation March’

A coalition of South African organisations campaigning against undocumented migrants has defended its plans for nationwide demonstrations on 30 June, insisting the marches will be peaceful despite rising tensions and recent deadly unrest.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 25