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Macron: ‘New era’ in economic, military strategy in Africa

Macron: ‘New era’ in economic, military strategy in Africa

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French President Emmanuel Macron scratches his face after delivering a speech ahead of his visit in Central Africa, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday, February 27, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to reduce the number of French troops in Africa under a “new security partnership” with the concerned […]

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World Cup football | African teams will produce the biggest surprise, says Christian Panucci

World Cup football | African teams will produce the biggest surprise, says Christian Panucci

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Christian Panucci, the Italy defender at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, at the launch of the Milan Academy Kerala in Kochi on Tuesday. Photo: Stan Rayan | Photo Credit: Stan Rayan With their unique dancing and wild celebrations, African stars have lit up many a FIFA World Cup. Images of Cameroon striker Roger Milla immediately […]

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Africa facing climate impact ‘nightmare’: Kenyan President

Africa facing climate impact ‘nightmare’: Kenyan President

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The worst drought in 40 years is gripping Kenya and the wider Horn of Africa region, threatening millions with starvation The worst drought in 40 years is gripping Kenya and the wider Horn of Africa region, threatening millions with starvation The crushing impacts of climate change are already a “living nightmare” for people across Africa, […]

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Africa’s oldest dinosaur discovered in Northern Zimbabwe

Africa’s oldest dinosaur discovered in Northern Zimbabwe

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A team of palaeontologists has discovered a new early skeleton that is so far, the oldest dinosaur skeleton ever found in Africa. It is estimated Mbiresaurus raathi was a long-necked dinosaur that was about 6 feet long, weighing between 10 and 30 kilograms. A graduate student at Virginia Tech discovered the mostly intact fossil in […]

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Scientists look to solve ozone threat to Africa’s food security

Scientists look to solve ozone threat to Africa’s food security

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Plant scientist Felicity Hayes checks on her crops inside one of eight tiny domed greenhouses set against the Welsh hills. The potted pigeon pea and papaya planted in spring are leafy and green, soon to bear fruit. In a neighbouring greenhouse, those same plants look sickly and stunted. The pigeon pea is an aged yellow […]

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As online hate speech hits Africa, social media firms told to act

As online hate speech hits Africa, social media firms told to act

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Zimbabweans are being targeted by hate speech across Africa, as Kenya’s 2022 general elections draw near Zimbabweans are being targeted by hate speech across Africa, as Kenya’s 2022 general elections draw near Social media used to be a source of light entertainment for Nora, a 47-year-old Zimbabwean domestic worker living in South Africa. But lately, […]

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