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Cocoa Prices Plunge as Prospects Improve for West African Cocoa Crops

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Friday closed down -514 (-5.00%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed down -455 (-6.41%). Cocoa prices on Friday plummeted to 1-1/2 week lows and settled sharply lower as forecasts for favorable rain in West Africa are expected to aid cocoa crop...

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At least seven Sudanese migrants found dead after being stranded in Libyan desert

Libya, which shares borders with six nations and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, is a main transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, and often trying to reach Europe.

Euronews

Cats may have been domesticated much later than we thought — with earlier felines being eaten or made into clothes

Two studies of ancient felines find that cats were likely domesticated in Egypt or other regions in North Africa — and moved into Europe with humans much later than previously believed.

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S.Africa Moves To Ease Black Empowerment Law Under Starlink Pressure

South Africa's government is moving towards easing its black ownership laws in the telecoms sector -- a policy change that would smooth the way for Elon Musk's Starlink to enter the local market.

International Business Times

France sees immigration shift as more educated Africans arrive than Europeans

More immigrants coming to France have degrees – and most now come from Africa rather than the rest of Europe, new figures from the country’s statistics bureau show.

Radio France Internationale

Botswana calls for deeper trade ties with European Union amid Trump's tariffs

The foreign minister's call for more EU-led investment comes amid a 37% trade tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Botswana, one of the hardest-hit nations in Africa.

Euronews

Trump’s Ramaphosa ‘ambush’: Key takeaways from heated White House meeting

Trump showed videos of South Africans singing ‘Kill the Boer,’ alleging genocide against white Afrikaners.

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Colonial-era borders create conflict in Africa’s oceans – how to resolve them

Africa has 38 coastal and island nations. Their maritime industries – including energy, tourism, maritime transport, shipping and fishing – play a crucial role in developing these nations.

The Conversation

Fact check: Do Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims to Ramaphosa hold up?

US president claims white South African farmers face systematic killings, echoing debunked white genocide narratives.

Al Jazeera

Vaccines: why these young Africans are hesitant about them and what might change their minds

Vaccines have proved to be one of the most effective tools in fighting infectious diseases, but convincing people to get vaccinated can be tough. Especially young people.

The Conversation

African footballers in China: what’s behind the sport migration trend

Relations between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked.

The Conversation

Trump uses photos from wrong country as evidence of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa

Trump appeared to mistake an article about violence in the DRC for the ‘burial sites of white farmers’ in South Africa

The Independent UK

First Thing: Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead near Washington DC Jewish museum

Police say suspect, named as Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, is in custody. Plus, Trump hectors South African president with false claims of ‘white genocide’

The Guardian - UK

Winners, resigners, guest dogs and royal losers – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Evening Standard

Ireland examining report that US deportees flight stopped at Shannon Airport

The US flight carrying deportees to Africa went against a Boston judge’s order, The New York Times reported.

Euronews

EU and African Union ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and economy

The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war in Sudan had not begun, and France had not lost its influence in Africa's Sahel region, where its military departed from last year.

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‘Unmitigated disaster’: Trump ready to humiliate U.S. by bullying South African President while world leaders watch in horror

Things may heat up between the two nations.

The Guardian - UK

Dr John Froude obituary

Other lives: Infectious diseases specialist who worked in Africa, the Middle East and the US

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The Independent UK

Trump surprises South African leader in Oval Office with ‘genocide’ evidence including video and photos

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is ‘completely against’ policies espoused by the leader of a minority party who calls for killing of farmers

International Business Times

Third Time Lucky? South Africa Presents Revised Budget

South Africa's finance minister presented Wednesday a third version of the 2025 budget after being forced to backtrack on a proposed increase in value-added tax that threatened to split the coalition government.

The Conversation

Malawi’s response to Cyclone Freddy offers lessons in managing disasters: first up, don’t leave people in the lurch

Malawi is one of the most disaster-prone countries in Africa. In the past 15 years it has experienced 16 floods, one rainfall-related landslide, five storm-related disasters, and two severe droughts.

Homes & Gardens

Chelsea Flower Show's South African succulent garden is a masterclass in sculptural planting – the designers reveal how you can easily grow these desert plants at home

Native to an arid, hot climate, some of these unique plants can surprisingly be grown throughout the US, too

Euronews

Egyptian fisherman who arranged migrant boats to Europe jailed for 25 years in the UK

UK-based Egyptian national Ahmed Ebid helped smuggle nearly 3,800 people from north Africa to Italy as part of a lucrative criminal network.

Al Jazeera

Public workers in Africa see wages fall by up to 50% in five years: Survey

Budget cuts leave health and education workers struggling to make ends meet, ActionAid reports.

The Conversation

South Africa’s wattled cranes are no longer critically endangered: why the birds’ numbers are rising

Cranes are some of the world’s most majestic birds, with 15 species found globally. Four of these are found in Africa. The wattled crane in South Africa was in decline, but seems to have turned a corner. Its numbers have increased from just 188 birds in 2000 to 304 today.…

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