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iShowSpeed’s 28-day Africa tour sparks global debate over stereotypes, representation, and the power of livestreaming

iShowSpeed toured 20 African countries in 28 days, livestreaming daily to millions of viewers. Many young fans say the trip challenged stereotypes and showed Africa’s culture, technology, and diversity. Experts agree the exposure offers a fresh perspective but caution that one viral tour cannot undo long-standing global narratives about race…

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4 Most Dangerous Snakes in the World That Can Kill in Minutes

Human beings all over the world are intrigued and are also fearsome about snakes. Even though a number of snake species are harmless and play important roles in maintaining the balance of ecosystem, some are highly venomous. In fact, the venom of these dangerous snakes are so toxic that it…

Times Life

African climate science-policy has a serious blind spot: the slowing Atlantic circulation

The climate fiction movie The Day After Tomorrow, released in 2004, popularised the devastating effects of sudden climate change on planet Earth. The plot dramatises the consequences of a shut-down in an ocean current, and features the Northern Hemisphere plunging, within a few weeks, into an ice age.

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Indie game Relooted shows how Unreal Blueprints can empower artists

Nyamakop's Ben Myres shares how Epic's tech helped make its upcoming Africanfuturism heist game.

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East Africa’s dismal football record doesn’t match its passion – what needs to happen

East Africa loves football. From the streets of Nairobi and the markets of Kampala to the beaches of Dar es Salaam, the passion for soccer is an undeniable current running through the region. Yet, despite fan support, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania haven’t translated this enthusiasm into sustained international success.

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Connecting home solar and electric vehicle batteries to the grid could boost South Africa’s clean energy and strengthen the electricity system

South Africa has committed to reaching phasing out human-caused carbon pollution by 2050. To get there, it needs to push as much renewable energy as possible into the national grid.

The Conversation

Heat with no end: climate model sets out an unbearable future for parts of Africa

People often think of a heatwave as a temporary event, a brutal week of sun that eventually breaks with a cool breeze. But as the climate changes globally, in parts of Africa, that level of heat is becoming a permanent part of the weather.

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King Charles III to host state visit for Nigerian president in March

Britain's monarch King Charles III will play host to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu when the African leader makes a state visit to Britain on March 18-19, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

Radio France Internationale

Electric motorcycle riders in Kenya demand more flexible battery networks

Electric motorcycles, also known as electric mobility bikes or e-bikes, are gaining ground throughout Africa

The Independent UK

Crocodile attack or witchcraft ritual? No trace of British tourist who vanished in South Africa

Nearly four months after 71-year-old British tourist Lorna McSorley disappeared during a short afternoon walk in northern KwaZulu-Natal, the mystery surrounding her fate has only deepened, dividing opinion between wildlife tragedy and whispered fears of ritual killing.

The Times of India

Weak climate targets mean UK banks risk missing out on ‘enormous opportunity’ of Africa’s renewable energy boom

IN FOCUS: ‘Africa will need hundreds of billions of dollars annually by 2030 if it is to meet energy access and development goals,’ one financial expert tells The Independent. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK

US military says troops have been dispatched to Nigeria

The United States has sent a small team of troops to Nigeria, the general in charge of the US command for Africa said on Tuesday, the first acknowledgment of American forces on the ground since Washington struck by air on Christmas Day.

Radio France Internationale

Sun unleashes colossal X4.2 solar flare, knocking out radio signals across Africa and Europe (video)

An impulsive X4.2 solar flare sparked strong radio blackouts across Africa and Europe as the giant sunspot continues to rage.

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Grazing and digging put some herbivores at greater risk from toxic elements in soil – new research

If you’ve watched a giraffe browsing in the tree canopy, a white rhino meandering across open grassland or a warthog shuffling around on its knees in South Africa’s Kalahari desert, you know what they eat: leaves, grass, shoots and roots. With every mouthful, they swallow something less obvious – soil.

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‘A small Africa in Colombia’: the palenqueras of Cartagena

In the south American port city, an expressive Black ancestral community live full, self-fashioned lives protected by culture and identity

The Conversation

Private credit rating agencies shape Africa’s access to debt. Better oversight is needed

Africa’s development finance challenge has reached a critical point. Mounting debt pressure is squeezing fiscal space. And essential needs in infrastructure, health and education remain unmet. The continent’s governments urgently need affordable access to international capital markets. Yet many continue to face borrowing costs that make development finance unviable.

The Conversation

We run writing workshops at a South African university: what we’ve learnt about how students are using AI, and how to help them

Much is being said about the wonders of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is the new frontier. And while it provides amazing possibilities in fields like medicine, academics are debating its advantages for university students. Peet van Aardt researches student writing and presents academic writing workshops at the University…

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Is a Panther Just a Leopard in Disguise? The Answer Will Surprise You

Panther is seen a mysterious jet-black big cat moving silently through the jungle. Many people assume panthers are a completely different species from leopards. The truth is far more fascinating. In reality the panther is not a different specie at all as it is closely tied to leopards and jaguars…

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Fela Kuti’s Grammy lifetime achievement award is a major win for African music

Fela Kuti has become the first African to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards

The Independent UK

Trump officials overhauling aid to Africa in bid to counter China influence in ‘priority sectors’

New bilateral deals to focus on areas such as mineral rights and security to allow U.S. to ‘actively compete’ with Beijing

Radio France Internationale

Relentless rains and floods leave Africa reeling as UN seeks help

Severe flooding has intensified across northern and southern Africa since last October. Extreme rainfall has affected many regions, intensifying sharply in January and leading to widespread emergencies. As the situation continues to unfold, the United Nations is appealing for international assistance.

The Conversation

Angola’s Lobito Corridor is being revived – but who stands to gain?

The Lobito Corridor is a massive infrastructure axis linking Angola’s shore on the west of Africa to the mineral-rich interior. Built in the first three decades of the 1900s to export cheap commodities to colonial Portugal, it later fell into disrepair. Its main railway was rebuilt during Angola’s post-war reconstruction.…

Times Life

4 Rarest and Most Mysterious Animals in the World

The world is filled with infinite number of creatures and organisms. In fact, many of them still remain as mysteries to human beings. However, there are some rarest of the rare animals that will make us pause for a moment and wonder about the vastness and majestic beauty of the…

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria's Fela Kuti first African to receive lifetime Grammy award

Nigeria's Afrobeat king Fela Kuti was on Saturday evening posthumously recognised by the Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the distinction.

Radio France Internationale

Africa poised to outgrow Asia for first time amid youth boom

Africa’s growth could outpace Asia’s for the first time in 2026, figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggest, as the continent’s population continues to rise fast.

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