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Climate change may be fuelling a resurgence of piracy across Africa

In the churning waters off Nigeria, armed pirates in small skiffs speed towards a cargo ship. They clamber aboard, seizing control of the vessel and its valuable cargo. This isn’t a scene from a swashbuckling film; it’s a stark reality for seafarers in many parts of the world.

The Conversation

South Africa elections 2024: Ten key people who could shape it

Elections in the country are won based on party popularity but some personalities are driving the discourse.

Al Jazeera

Harris announces plans to help give 80% of Africa access to the internet by 2030, up from 40% now

Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing the formation of a new partnership to help provide internet access to 80% of Africa by 2030, up from 40% now

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Google reveals first subsea cable connecting Africa and Australia

Google is committing to its $1 billion promise to Africa, and this new cable could revolutionize the region

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Migration, Infrastructure Woes Fuel S.Africa Poll Disinformation

Propagandists and scammers are exploiting xenophobia and anger over failing infrastructure to unleash a wave of disinformation ahead of South Africa's most contested polls since 1994, experts warn.

International Business Times

Eugen Sandow was the posterboy of physical culture: his 1904 visit to South Africa reinforced racist ideas

Eugen Sandow was an internationally famous strongman. The German-born British showman (1867-1925) toured the world challenging other strongmen and staging displays of strength. He declared himself to be a physical culturist and became the face of the physical culture movement and a pioneer of bodybuilding. Historically, the term “physical culture”…

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AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

May 16–23, 2024.

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Extreme weather. A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa's cholera crisis is worse than ever

Extreme weather events have hit parts of Africa relentlessly in the last three years, with tropical storms, floods and drought causing crises of hunger and displacement

The Independent UK

Biden Woos Kenya's Ruto With Major Ally Status On State Visit

A diplomatic upgrade and a surprise appearance by Barack Obama: US President Joe Biden pulled out the stops as he hosted Kenyan counterpart William Ruto for a lavish state visit aimed at competing with Russia and China for influence in Africa.

International Business Times

Family of American caught up in Congo failed coup says their son went to Africa on vacation

The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo says their son was in Africa on vacation with family friends and had not previously engaged in political activism

The Independent UK

President Biden Slams GOP For Border Bill Failure

Border security bill fails in Congress, Biden criticizes Democrats, designates Kenya as major ally to counter China's influence in Africa.

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Kenyan President Warns Debt Clouds Africa Climate Potential

Africa's vast potential in the global fight against climate change is at risk due to the heavy burden of debt and lack of international investment, Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday.

International Business Times

In South Africa, a community struggling for clean water reflects wider discontent ahead of election

The struggle starts early in the Hammanskraal area of South Africa as people queue some mornings to fill buckets with water from a tank provided by an aid agency

The Independent UK

President Biden And President Ruto Address Pressing Global Issues

President Biden and President Ruto discussed U.S. military presence in Africa, China's influence, and Kenya's role in aiding Haiti.

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President Biden To Designate Kenya As Major Non-NATO Ally

President Biden's state visit to Kenya aims to strengthen ties, counter China's influence, and promote economic cooperation in Africa.

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Biden welcomes Kenya’s Ruto with talk of business deals and 1,000 candles - Roll Call

President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto say they want to help developing countries climb out of their vast debts.

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United Airlines says travel demand is coming from this key city

United has been seeing “stable demand” and “potentially further growth opportunities.”

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Kenya's Strategic Importance In U.S. Foreign Relations

Kenya's state visit by an African leader underscores U.S. efforts to strengthen ties in Africa for economic cooperation amidst global power dynamics.

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Biden, Kenya's Ruto urge global leaders to ease debt for developing world

President Joe Biden is rolling out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto with the first state visit to the United States by an African leader in more than 15 years.

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Biden To Visit Africa In February If Re-Elected

President Biden's potential visit to Africa underscores U.S. commitment to engaging with the continent and strengthening diplomatic ties.

The Independent UK

Kenya to become ‘major non-Nato ally’ to US as Biden rolls out red carpet for president William Ruto

Kenya is taking a leading role in the multinational force that is set to deploy to Haiti

The Guardian - UK

Five of the best books about west African cities

Sex workers, private investigators and women unlucky in love are some of the characters that drive these vivid urban portraits

The Guardian - UK

Penguins in peril: why two bird charities are taking South Africa’s environment minister to court

Conservationists say Barbara Creecy has failed to implement vital changes to stop fishing around colonies amid fears African penguins could be extinct by 2035

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32 of the best places to go on safari for a bucket-list trip in the wild

From spotting the Big Five to safari parks closer to home, these are the best places to go on safari across the globe

The Conversation

A rare find in ancient Timorese mud may rewrite the history of human settlement in Australasia

Humans arrived in Australia at least 65,000 years ago, according to archaeological evidence. These pioneers were part of an early wave of people travelling eastwards from Africa, through Eurasia, and ultimately into Australia and New Guinea.

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