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An Indian gold firm allegedly inflated revenue by $159 billion using its Swiss unit

Indian investigators allege Rajesh Exports overstated its Swiss unit Valcambi's revenue by a staggering $159 billion. SEBI's preliminary findings also point to missing documentation for African mine investments and fictitious trades. The company denies wrongdoing, calling the revenue interpretation misplaced. Shares fell following the probe's announcement.

The Economic Times

Africa's finest: Egypt look to heal a century of hurt

Egypt enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's fourth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the fifth of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance in nearly 100 years.

Radio France Internationale

‘Family values’ African charter condemned by rights groups as regressive and dangerous

Draft treaty claims sexual and reproductive health and rights are an existential threat to the African family

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African proverb of the day: 'A man who treats his wife with...' Life lessons on love, relationships, peace, family time, and why one should look out for their partners and go above and beyond for their happiness

African proverb of the day highlights the importance of kindness, respect, and emotional care in marriage. The proverb teaches that peace in a family begins with daily actions and thoughtful behavior. It explains how love, understanding, and mutual respect help create harmony at home. The teaching remains relevant in modern…

The Economic Times

Africa’s hottest new safari lodges are redefining luxury travel in the wild

From helicopter arrivals in Zambia to design-led lodges in Tanzania and ultra-luxury retreats in Botswana, a new wave of safari openings across Africa is transforming the classic game drive holiday into something far more immersive, stylish and experience-led.

Euronews

August 2026 lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the 96% 'blood moon'

A deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the best lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028.

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Climate finance for Mauritius needs good management: report finds gaps

Mauritius is a small African island where natural disasters like floods, cyclones and other extreme weather events have become frequent and intense. They are expected regularly.

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Federal Scientists Charged After Attempt to Secretly Bring 113 Virus Vials, Including Mpox Samples, to the US

Two US scientists are charged with illegally smuggling 113 virus vials, including Mpox, from Africa, breaching strict biosafety and customs rules.

International Business Times UK

LAX Under the Spotlight as DRC Ebola Cases Reach 344 — Scientists Explain the Real Risk Behind America's Busiest Africa Travel Gateway

Ebola cases in DRC and Uganda reach 344 as scientists assess the real risk linked to LAX, America's busiest Africa travel gateway. Read more below.

Medical Daily

Africa's finest: Morocco, African champions by ruling

Morocco arrive at the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's highest-ranked side in the Fifa standings. In the second of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI profiles a nation making its seventh World Cup appearance.

Radio France Internationale

Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history

Kyrgyzstan was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for 2027-2028, marking a rare win for Central Asia.

Euronews

Africa's finest: The Elephants are back and this time they mean business

Cote d'Ivoire enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's sixth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the third instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance.

Radio France Internationale

Tax data can be mined to shape better policies. South Africa, Uganda and Zambia show how

Bilateral aid to Africa fell by nearly a quarter in 2025, the largest annual decline in the history of official development assistance. Meanwhile, sovereign debt interest payments now consume on average 27% of government revenues across the continent, up from 19% in 2019.

The Conversation

Chad is making Arabic equal to French in schools: the politics behind the move

In most multilingual African countries, language policy is a highly charged and controversial issue. It touches on regional identity, religion and political power – as is evident in Chad, in central Africa.

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The Independent UK

Two men charged with trying to smuggle vials of mpox virus into the US

Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe are expected to appear in federal court in Missoula, Montana, on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Africa during the Ebola outbreak?

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have reported over 300 cases, said the World Health Organisation

The Economic Times

War shifts 80% of India's diesel exports to Africa

India's diesel exports saw a significant shift in May. Africa became the primary destination, absorbing over 80% of shipments. This change happened as demand from Asia and Europe weakened. Geopolitical tensions also reshaped global diesel trade flows. Higher refinery operations in Asia reduced import needs. Europe received no diesel, while…

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Boyzone's Keith Duffy feared he would die filming reality show in Africa, but why?

Boyzone star Keith Duffy and his son appear in an episode of Uncharted with Ray Goggins where they travel to the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda.

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Europe is spending billions on deporting migrants. Why the strategy isn’t working

For over a decade, the European Union (EU) has relied on external partnerships to increase the return of migrants who don’t have the right to stay in Europe. It has used a growing web of funding instruments, projects and bilateral arrangements to get countries in Africa and the Middle East…

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Global supply chains keep workers poor: three case studies show how the cycle can be broken

Globally, about one in five people in jobs live in poverty. A key reason lies in how global supply chains are organised. From agriculture to tourism, many jobs are embedded in systems that keep wages low, even as they generate value for international markets.

Radio France Internationale

Africa's finest: Morocco, African champions by ruling

The Independent UK

'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of Africa

Women are 40 times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth in Central African Republic than in the United States, according to the United Nations

The Economic Times

Serum Institute of India to manufacture Oxford Ebola vaccine backed by $8.6 million CEPI funding

Serum Institute of India will produce clinical trial doses of a new Ebola vaccine from Oxford University. This initiative is backed by fresh funding to combat a spreading outbreak in Africa. The vaccine uses technology similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. This partnership aims to accelerate development and ensure access…

Euronews

US to slash number of embassies in Africa processing visas

Currently there are around 50 US embassies and consulates processing visa applications in Africa, and that number is expected to be significantly reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to reports.

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"It's the silliest, most oddball song in our entire catalogue, but it truly hit a nerve." How Toto used a synthesised flute riff and a drum loop to concoct a classic and a cultural phenomenon

Written to get their label off their back, Toto's Africa – written by a man who'd never been there – has become inescapable

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