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Africa in space: 5 interesting reads on the continent's achievements and future

Sputnik 1 was launched by the former Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, marking the start of the space age. Since then space activity has delivered many benefits. For instance, satellite imagery can be used in agriculture to predict food shortages and surplus harvests. It can also be used to…

The Conversation

Saudi Arabia, Morocco Seek to Increase Trade Volume to $5 Bn

Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid al-Qasabi has stressed the need for business owners to draw up a clear roadmap for economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Morocco, revealing joint opportunities in Africa and Europe. Qasabi was speaking at the Saudi-Moroccan Economic Forum and Business Council held in Casablanca, with the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Like copying a Louis Vuitton handbag’: big pharma hits out at Africa’s replica Covid vaccine

Knowledge-sharing hub in Cape Town reverse engineered the Moderna vaccine, but future of the initiative to reduce inequity remains unsure

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Tunisia’s Jabeur Eases Into 2nd Round at Home in Monastir

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur eased into the second round of her home tournament at Monastir on Tuesday with a straight sets win over American Ann Li. Top seed Jabeur, a finalist at both Wimbledon and the US Open this year, won 6-2, 6-3 in the first ever WTA tour…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tropical Depression forms near Africa, while a wave heads to Caribbean

MIAMI — Tropical Depression Twelve formed west of Africa on Tuesday afternoon, and has some potential to reach tropical storm status Tuesday night or Wednesday. But forecasters expect it to be “short-lived” and sputter out in the open ocean.

Miami Herald

Australian rural internet worse than ‘villages I know’ in Africa, Ross Garnaut says

Top economist believes internet access issues are standing in the way of decarbonisation and more efficient production

The Guardian - AU

Burkina Faso's new military leaders meet ECOWAS delegation in Ouagadougou

In tonight's edition: Days after the latest coup, Burkina Faso's new military leaders finally meet with a delegation from West African regional bloc ECOWAS at the airport in Ouagadougou, after anti-ECOWAS protesters gathered outside the designated conference venue. Also, Ukraine's foreign minister promises to send boats full of grain to…

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Coup after coup: After Mali, pro-Russia sentiment stoked in Burkina Faso

The whole region knows the drill by now. Dateline Ouagadougou. If you are watching images of pro-junta demonstrators protesting the visit of West African mediators looking for rule-of-law guarantees from their new interlocutors after a coup, there's no need to reach for the remote control as this is not a…

France 24

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pledges to Export Grain to Africa

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba promised that his embattled country will do all it can to send more grain to Africa as he began his tour this week of the continent in Senegal. Ukraine will be sending “boats full of seeds for Africa,” Kuleba said after meeting with Senegal's president…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Diabetes in South Africa: 60% aren't being screened for complications, according to new study

The world is experiencing a steep rise in the number of people living with diabetes, a chronic condition of significant public health concern. Many developing countries like South Africa now bear the greatest burden.

The Conversation

Sophie Wessex makes royal history as she carries out important official visit

Sophie Wessex is currently visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo to address the devastating impact of sexual and gender-based violence in conflict - and has become the first member of the royal family to visit the African country

Daily Mirror

Jeff Bezos fund to push for Africa land restoration around U.N. climate summit

Billionaire Jeff Bezos's environmental fund is seeking to build a coalition with African and European countries around this year's U.N. climate summit to add heft to land restoration efforts, its top official told Reuters.

Reuters

South Africa’s rail, port workers to strike over wages

Workers at the state-owned firm will go on strike from Thursday over wage disputes as living costs soar in South Africa.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso coup fuels fears of growing Russian mercenary presence in Sahel

North Africa analysts believe new leader Ibrahim Traoré may seek help from Moscow in fight against Islamic extremists

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IMF: 141 Million People Across Arab World Are Exposed to Food Insecurity

The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that up to 20 countries, many in Africa, could need emergency assistance to cope with the global food crisis. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, speaking at a conference in Saudi Arabia, also said that 141 million people across the Arab world are exposed…

The Independent UK

Sophie becomes first British royal to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo

The countess is visiting the African country at the request of the Foreign Office.

The Conversation

Trevor Noah brought a new perspective to TV satire - as well as a whole new audience

After seven years of hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central, a hit comedy show produced in the US but with global reach, South African born comedian Trevor Noah has announced plans to leave and focus on his stand-up comedy. During his tenure as host of the political satire series,…

The Guardian - UK

Slavery traders tried to cheat Africans with impure Cornish copper, says study

Exclusive: German scientist analyses quality of manilla bracelets, the currency used by early enslavers

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The Independent UK

Charles to host President of South Africa for first state visit as King

President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Tshepo Motsepe, have accepted the invitation to attend Buckingham Palace in November.

The Conversation

100 years of innovation and inventions: South African vice chancellor reflects on what's next

We live in a world characterised by inequality, poverty, economic volatility, globalisation, climate change and ambiguity. In my own country, South Africa, residents have to navigate socioeconomic and political instability, power and water cuts, homelessness, unethical governance and mediocre or no service delivery.

Daily Mirror

Harry and Meghan 'considered following in Queen's footsteps with year away from UK'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle considered taking a year off to South Africa to pursue their philanthropic interests, an expert has claimed - but the plan never came of fruition because two big problems

Asharq Al-Awsat

Algeria Want to Replace Guinea as 2025 Cup of Nations Hosts

Algeria football boss Zefizef Djahid said on Saturday his country will bid to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after original choice Guinea were stripped of the hosting rights. Speaking during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) draw ceremony at an Algiers opera house, he announced that "Algeria will…

Tribune News Service

West Africa’s fifth coup in two years tests regional bloc

West Africa’s fifth successful coup in just over two years is testing a regional bloc that’s running out of ideas to maintain political stability in the face of threats by jihadists.

Dynamite News

Another monkey virus may be on verge of infecting humans: Researchers

According to new University of Colorado Boulder research published online Sept. 30 in the journal Cell, an unknown family of viruses that is currently prevalent in wild African primates and known to cause lethal Ebola-like symptoms in certain monkeys is "poised for spillover" to people. Read more on Dynamite News

The Independent UK

Security fears grow after latest Burkina Faso coup

Concerns are mounting in Burkina Faso that the West African nation's military latest coup will only further set back the fight against Islamic extremists

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