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Blinken in Rwanda to discuss Congo tensions, human rights

U_S_ Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Rwanda, the last stop on his three-nation tour of Africa, where he has articulated Washington’s new strategy for engaging with sub-Saharan African nations as “equal partners.”

The Independent UK

Congo tests boundaries of democracy, climate action during Blinken visit

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — America’s top diplomat on Wednesday was hoping to showcase the potential for democracy and climate action here in one of Africa’s largest countries. But backsliding reality got in the way.

Los Angeles Times

EXPLAINER: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox

The Independent UK

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The devil went down to Gambia! The surprising history of African country music

When a Zimbabwean Twitter account posted images of wedding guests moonwalking to Kenny Rogers, many were surprised. But the ties between US country and Africa reach back to its commercial outset

The Guardian - UK

Man with tropical jungle in garden stores GALLONS of rainwater in face of drought

Despite being only 65ft long and 35ft wide, Mike's garden is packed with extraordinary and exotic species native to South and Central America, Africa, and China

Daily Mirror

Red Sea Fund to Support 23 Movies

Twenty-three out of 300 movies have won the contest of the Red Sea Fund. The Red Sea International Film Festival has launched the fourth and last phase for the post-production projects aimed at supporting filmmakers in Saudi Arabia, the Arab region, and Africa, and help them turn their ideas and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mozambican unions hit snooze on a national strike: why it's a bad thing for workers

The surge in food and fuel prices has led to calls for national shutdowns across southern Africa. In Mozambique, trade unions issued a statement denouncing the rising cost of living, inadequate public services, generalised corruption, political patronage in the public sector and lack of compliance with labour protections.

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Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges

Marine Gen. Michael Langley took over as the top U.S. commander for Africa Tuesday, heading U.S. military operations on a continent with some of the most active and dangerous insurgent groups and a relatively small Pentagon footprint

The Independent UK

Blinken meets South Africa leader Ramaphosa, heads to Congo

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa before embarking on a flight to Congo to continue his three-nation tour of Africa

The Independent UK

Is there really a paradigm shift in US/Africa relations? Why the answer seems to be yes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s whirlwind visit to three African countries is the second in less than 12 months.

The Conversation

Washington wants to address anti-west sentiment in Africa: Blinken is doing his bit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to three African countries this week is another sign of the Joe Biden administration’s US-Africa policy of reengaging with the continent.

The Conversation

Economy, political permutations at centre of Kenyan election

The vote is seen as a key test of stability for East African powerhouse and a referendum on the president’s legacy.

Al Jazeera

Biden administration launches Africa strategy. But the real targets seem to be China, Russia

PRETORIA, South Africa — With Russia and China looming in the background, America’s top diplomat pitched a “new chapter” in U.S.-African relations on Monday, promising robust trade and calling for democracy despite political upheaval in much of the continent.

Los Angeles Times

Blinken makes case for democracy at start of sub-Saharan Africa tour

Secretary of state tells reporters in South Africa that US ‘not trying to outdo anyone’ amid growing influence of Russia and China

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The Conversation

Chinese private security firms are growing their presence in Africa: why it matters

Chinese private security companies have found a profitable niche market in Africa: guarding Chinese executives and construction sites. They’re also securing Chinese vessels at sea against piracy.

The Conversation

Lilian Ngoyi: an heroic South African woman whose story hasn't been fully told

Despite her key role in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, details about Lilian Ngoyi’s life remain sparse. The short paragraphs on her legacy repeat a few well-worn phrases. South Africa’s “mother of the black resistance”, a widow and rumoured lover of Nelson Mandela, and the first woman member…

Reuters

U.S. Africa strategy stresses China, Russia threats

The United States released a new strategy document for sub-Saharan Africa on Monday, stressing the region's importance, the threats posed by China and Russia, and vowing to extend defense cooperation with like-minded African countries.

The Independent UK

US Secretary of State Blinken sees South African counterpart

South Africa’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine and the adverse effects of the conflict on African countries are expected to feature in a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and South Africa’s Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor on Monday

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The Independent UK

Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease originating in Africa has spread across the world since May

The Independent UK

Nonprofits launch $100M plan to support local health workers

A new philanthropic project hopes to invest $100 million in up to 10 countries mostly in Africa by 2030 to support up to 200,000 community health workers

Tribune News Service

'Bigger than me': Vikings with African heritage part of growing wave in NFL

Rookie linebacker Brian Asamoah's Ghanaian heritage is at the forefront of every step he takes during Vikings practices.

Orlando Sentinel

Tropical wave moves off African west coast after weeks of quiet

ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center said on Sunday that a tropical wave has moved off the African west coast as the peak of hurricane season approaches.

WEKU

'Scream for Me, Africa!': How the continent is reinventing heavy metal music

Africa's metalheads have a bold vision. We talk to Edward Banchs, author of a new book about Africa's metal scene, and to a heavy metal singer in Botswana known as "Vulture."

Radio France Internationale

Cowadunga! Rotten eggs and manure halt crop-raiding elephants in East Africa

A foul-smelling liquid concocted from rotten eggs, cow dung and other natural ingredients is helping to save farmers’ crops from hungry elephants in Uganda and Kenya.

The Independent UK

US Secretary of State Blinken in South Africa on Africa tour

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his three-nation tour of Africa with his arrival in South Africa on Sunday

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