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africa3 days ago•4 min saved

Ghana delays Ramaphosa visit as xenophobia tensions flare

Ghana postponed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s planned August state visit due to the xenophobic anti-foreigner climate in South Africa, with Accra citing the current tensions. Ghana has repatriated over 900 of its citizens, and other African nations are likewise evacuating nationals. South Africa says it remains committed to cooperation and will work through diplomatic channels to agree a mutually convenient date for a future visit, amid ongoing disputes over deaths and residency documentation in the xenophobia row.

via BBC|

#africa #diplomacy #ghana

world4 days ago•17 min saved

Strings Attached: Africa Bristles at US Health Aid With Conditions

The Trump-era push for bilateral African health deals ties funding to countries’ own health spending and access to patient data, sparking resistance from governments like Ghana, Zimbabwe and Zambia over sovereignty and privacy concerns even as Kenya signs a large deal. Critics warn such conditions risk sidelining multilateral efforts and could undermine outbreak responses, a point underscored by how aid cuts affected Ebola relief in DR Congo.

via BBC|

#africa #data-privacy #ebola

africa5 days ago•3 min saved

Two Nigerians Killed in South Africa as Migrant Attacks Surge

Nigeria says two of its nationals were killed in South Africa amid a rise in anti-migrant attacks: Emeka Charles Iroegbu was reportedly killed in Pretoria by police officers using gruesome interrogation techniques, and Musa Yunana Joe was killed in eMalahleni on 28 June. Abuja says the incidents come as foreigners face increasing hostility, with about 25,000 Africans repatriated (including around 700 Nigerians). Nigeria plans to seek compensation and is documenting businesses left behind, while South Africa has signaled it will not pay compensation. Anti-migrant protests and a 30 June deadline for foreigners to leave have heightened tension in a country with high unemployment.

via BBC|

#africa #anti-migrant-sentiment #government-response

africa6 days ago•3 min saved

Mali hit by multi-front rebel assault as army reports five town attacks

Mali's army says rebels launched coordinated attacks in five towns across the north, central, and south: Aguelhok, Anefis, Gao, Sevare and Kenieroba. The military reports casualties on both sides, including 20 attackers killed in Sevare and six in Gao, with one pro-government fighter killed in Gao; a prison in Kenieroba was attacked as security forces repelled the assailants. The Azawad Liberation Front claimed an attack on Anefis, where government and Russian troops are deployed. The strikes follow ongoing violence after April assaults that included the Bamako airport attack and broader rebel activity across the country.

via Al Jazeera|

#africa #anefis #gao

africa8 days ago•8 min saved

Ethiopia's Hossana: mass dog killings amid rabies deaths

In Hossana, central Ethiopia, community groups linked to local authorities ordered residents to kill hundreds of dogs after three children died of rabies and dozens were hospitalized. Authorities say about 400–450 dogs were killed in a few days, despite roughly 70% of the town’s 10,000 dogs being vaccinated; police halted the killings within a day, but reports of pressure to dispose of unvaccinated dogs persisted. Animal-rights groups condemned the actions as illegal and inhumane, calling for accountability.

via BBC|

#africa #dogs #ethiopia

world11 days ago•7 min saved

Africa's World Cup surge reshapes the tournament as Asia lags

Africa delivered a dramatic World Cup 2026 turnaround, with nine of ten teams reaching the group stage aided by long-term investment in youth, coaching and European-based talent, and Morocco highlighted as a blueprint for success. Asia, by contrast, had only two teams advance, underscoring a widening development gap despite the expanded format. The piece emphasizes grassroots development and professional leagues in Africa as key drivers, while Asia must accelerate investment to compete at the highest level.

via BBC|

#africa #asia #football-development

sports12 days ago•9 min saved

World Cup Expansion: Quality Stays High, But Format Sparks Debate

The 2026 World Cup’s addition of 16 teams has preserved overall quality and boosted representation for Africa and CONCACAF, with notable showings from smaller sides; however, the format raises questions about fairness (third-placed-team tie-breakers), potential integrity risks, and scheduling complexity, so the expansion’s ultimate success will become clearer after more knockout-stage play.

via CBS Sports|

#africa #concacaf #expansion

science14 days ago•118 min saved

Tropical Beginnings: Evidence Suggests Early Homo sapiens Lived in Rainforests

New clues from tropical rock art, ancient tools, and isotopic data suggest early Homo sapiens may have inhabited tropical rainforests in Africa and beyond far earlier than previously thought, challenging the savanna-origin model and implying multiple populations adapted to diverse ecosystems; ancient DNA and environmental DNA methods could unlock further insights.

via Live Science|

#africa #archaeology #homosapiens

africa15 days ago•6 min saved

Kenya Prepares for Gen Z Protests as Grievances Persist Two Years On

Kenya is bracing for a renewed wave of Gen Z protests two years after tax-driven demonstrations that left dozens dead and exposed deep economic inequality and concerns about police accountability. The government has warned against demonstrations and deployed security forces while cautions over public order continue. A compensation fund for victims of past protests has been announced, but justice for those killed or disappeared remains elusive. As anniversary gatherings and vigils unfold in Nairobi and other towns, opposition leaders urge solidarity and continued pressure on the government to address longstanding grievances.

via Al Jazeera|

#africa #gen-z #human-rights

world16 days ago•23 min saved

Congo Ebola outbreak could be the worst on record as France reports first patient

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surged past 1,000, with health experts warning the outbreak could be the worst on record—potentially rivaling the 2014–16 West Africa epidemic—while France confirms its first Ebola patient, a doctor returning from humanitarian work who is in stable condition.

via The Washington Post|

#africa #democratic-republic-of-the-congo #ebola-virus

africa19 days ago•10 min saved

Abiy Ahmed wins Ethiopian election as regional tensions threaten renewed conflict

Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won a landslide in Ethiopia’s general election, taking 438 of 501 seats and setting the stage for another term, but the vote occurred amid ongoing fighting and repression concerns in Amhara and Oromia, exclusion of Tigray from polling, and rising regional tensions with Eritrea, prompting fears of renewed conflict and international calls for de-escalation.

via BBC|

#abiy-ahmed #africa #ethiopia

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Durban migrants flee xenophobic attacks amid deadly violence

African migrants with deep roots in South Africa flee xenophobic attacks in Durban that have left at least five dead and damaged homes and businesses, with many sleeping on streets outside the Department of Home Affairs as authorities and activist groups spar over responsibility.

via Reuters|

#africa #durban #migrants

world26 days ago•13 min saved

Eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak climbs to 782 cases, 181 fatalities

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has risen to 782 reported cases with 181 deaths, with health workers continuing containment and medical care in Bunia as victims include a university student.

via AP News|

#africa #congo #ebola

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Chimamanda Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of stalling inquest into son's death

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says Lagos’s Euracare hospital is stalling and obfuscating a coronial inquest into her 21‑month‑old son Nkanu’s death, asking Nigeria’s Federal High Court to block the inquiry; an earlier investigation flagged a possible negligence, and Adichie has published a letter alleging incomplete/ inaccurate medical records as she seeks truth and peace for her family.

via BBC|

#africa #chimamanda-ngozi-adichie #euracare-hospital

world28 days ago•69 min saved

Africa’s airlines brace for higher costs as Iran conflict bites the industry

An industry body warns that the Iran war is driving up costs for Africa’s airlines, signaling financial strain that could impact flight operations and connectivity across the continent.

via AP News|

#africa #aviation #business