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Gold fraud: the Goldenberg scam that cost Kenya billions of dollars in the 1990s – and no one was jailed

The Goldenberg scandal in the early 1990s is Kenya’s largest documented gold fraud. The scheme involved Goldenberg International Limited, which pretended to export gold and diamonds, and in exchange received substantial subsidies from the government for “earning” foreign exchange. Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni – who was at the centre of…

The Conversation

Modi pushes for African Union to be admitted as permanent member of G20

An official says the move is aimed at enhancing Africa’s voice ‘on the international stage and in shaping the future of our shared world’

The Independent UK

The Atlantic hits record-breaking temperatures for June. Here’s what it means for hurricane season

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Things are supposed to warm up in June, but not this much — especially the waters off the East Atlantic, where many hurricanes form.

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Atlantic And Eastern Pacific Oceans May Spawn Tropical Development

Robust tropical wave activity observed for early season, potential for weak system in Eastern Pacific

Zenger

Time’s up for Trump, Johnson and Berlusconi – but the damage they have caused lives on

Trump, Johnson and Berlusconi are the stars of rightwing populist melodramas. Real people with real-world problems are more deserving of attention

The Guardian - UK

Months after President Biden, PM Modi calls for G-20 membership for African Union

In January, India hosted the Voice of the Global South Summit with an aim to highlight the problems and challenges facing developing countries.

The Hindu

Putin interrupts would-be African peacemakers talk

African leaders have urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin peace talks with Ukraine during a meeting in St Petersburg.

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Chances higher tropical depression will form in Atlantic, hurricane center says

ORLANDO, Fla. — A tropical wave that emerged off the coast of Africa is more likely to form into a tropical depression or storm as it steams across the Atlantic this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

Orlando Sentinel

War in Ukraine must stop, South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin

South Africa President says the war is having a ‘negative impact’ on the African continent and many other countries.

Al Jazeera

Nikki Haley's husband begins Africa deployment as she campaigns for 2024 GOP nomination

Nikki Haley’s husband deployed on Saturday for a yearlong stint with the South Carolina Army National Guard to Africa

The Independent UK

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host a group of African leaders who have traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” following a trip to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Is Africa splitting into two continents?

Will the East African Rift split the continent and create a new ocean, or will it fizzle out?

LiveScience

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Investigations reveal how Putin most likely blew up Kakhovka dam

Russia has denied destroying dam in Ukraine despite clear signs it was ordered by Moscow

The Independent UK

US imposes visa restrictions for some Ugandans following adoption of anti-gay law

Washington is imposing visa restrictions for Ugandans it accuses of “undermining the democratic process” after the enactment of an anti-gay law in the East African country

The Independent UK

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Liverpool Echo

Africa Oyé organisers 'discourage' festival goers from bringing one summer item

The free festival returns to Sefton Park this weekend

Orlando Sentinel

Tropical system strengthens as it heads toward Caribbean, hurricane center says

ORLANDO, Fla. — A tropical wave that emerged off the coast of Africa is more likely to form into a tropical depression or storm as it steams toward the Caribbean this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

The New Daily

Missiles greet African peace mission visit in Ukraine

The leaders of South Africa, Senegal, Zambia, the Comoros and Egypt have met Ukrainian defence ministry representatives in the capital Kyiv.

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Diabetes is a growing concern as more of the globe becomes modernized and with that is eating a diet that too often is a road to diabetes. Gladly there are drug companies at the forefront of this movement to stem the tide like Novo Nordisk (NVO) making it a very…

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Liverpool Echo

Africa Oye Liverpool 2023: full line up and stage timings on Saturday and Sunday

Tanya Stephens, ZieZie and more will perform at Africa Oye this weekend

Fortune

The West is poorer and ‘it's very good news,’ says top inequality researcher. ‘There is no reason why for 2 centuries, people from the West should’ve been at the top’

Westerners can’t afford all the things they used to, Branko Milanović says: “I don't see that as a catastrophic outcome. I see it as a rather good outcome.”

Bangkok Post

Kyiv attacked as African peace mission visits

KYIV: A flurry of Russian missiles greeted a delegation of African leaders arriving in Kyiv on Friday as part of a mission aiming to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia.

Radio France Internationale

African leaders prepare to meet Putin after Zelensky rules out talks

A high-level African delegation was preparing to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, a day after its calls for talks between Moscow and Kyiv were rebuffed by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

Evening Standard

Ukraine: Explosions rock Kyiv as African leaders begin ‘peace mission’

The African leaders headed to Ukraine’s capital before talks with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Saturday

Evening Standard

Rare bee-eaters return to the UK, highlighting the effects of climate change

The colourful birds are usually native to Africa and the southern Med

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Finding a new path to water conservation for the next millennium, for California and the world

In the long sweep of human history, water has always played a central role in determining the geography of civilizations, and eons ago it influenced the migration of our early ancestors out of Africa and across the world. The ability to manage water contributed to the success or failure of…

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