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Why the Shipping Industry Isn’t Rushing Back to the Red Sea
The companies that operate large container ships say they plan to keep going around Africa as violence flares in the region.The New York Times - 5d -
Who is Kirsty Coventry? From Zimbabwean swimmer to the most powerful person in sport
The 41-year-old has risen from Africa’s most decorated Olympian to become the new president of the IOCYahoo Sports - 4d -
What was 'Rumble in the Jungle'? Remembering epic George Foreman-Muhammad Ali fight
"The Rumble in the Jungle" pitted George Foreman against Muhammad Ali in Africa, and it was arguably the most notable fight of their lives.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
If Elon Musk Were Empathetic
Valentino Deng also has roots in Africa, but he exudes the empathy that Musk scorns.The New York Times - 3d -
‘If you don’t get early years right, children are unlikely to catch up’: why South Africa is trying to reboot its school system
With 80% of 10-year-olds unable to read for meaning, the government is prioritising literacy and numeracy among pre-school pupils as it tackles its education problems. When she noticed children ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Trump Tries to Use White South Africans as Cautionary Tale
The president and his allies accuse South Africa of discriminating against and killing white people, and warn that it could happen in America if attempts to promote diversity aren’t stopped.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Four boys killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that South Africa’s ambassador to the United States “is no longer welcome” in the country, in the latest Trump administration move targeting the African ...NBC News - Mar. 15 -
US evangelical groups urge Trump to spare HIV/Aids program from aid cuts
Christian organizations helped create Pepfar, credited with preventing 25m early deaths, particularly in Africa. Christian evangelical organizations instrumental in creating the US program that has ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
‘It’s back to drug rationing’: the end of HIV was in sight. Then came the cuts
The abrupt halt to US funding threatens to undo decades of advances, dramatically increasing infections and deaths, but some see an opportunity for Africa to lead the response. . This year the ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Spain adopts measure to transfer unaccompanied migrant minors from the Canary Islands
Spain on Wednesday adopted a measure to redistribute thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors currently sheltered on the Canary Islands archipelago off northwest AfricaABC News - 6d -
Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?
The next president of the International Olympic Committee is a former Zimbabwe swimmer who is Africa's most decorated Olympian and a minister in a government often accused of oppressing political ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Wealth and Warfare Empower a Rwanda-Backed Militant Group in Congo
The M23 militia is ruling over a vast stretch of territory in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, threatening the sovereignty of the biggest country in sub-Saharan Africa.The New York Times - 5d -
Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day
From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Appreciation: Playwright Athol Fugard proved the pen could be mightier than the sword
An appreciation of South African playwright Athol Fugard, whose plays that bore witness to the cruelty of apartheid, including 'Blood Knot,' 'Boesman and Lena,' 'A Lesson From Aloes' and 'My ...Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas
The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coal. Donald Trump ’s repeated mantra of “ drill, baby, drill ” demands that more oil and ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Domestic Worker Abuse in Saudi Arabia
Housekeepers from East Africa suffer beatings, starvation and sexual assault in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what else we learned about the cross-border trade in domestic workers.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
‘We grew up among drugs and violence. Dance kept us focused’: Oti Mabuse on Strictly, survival and self-belief
When Mabuse lost her brother, dance helped her grieve. Then it made her a star. She talks about her childhood in South Africa, life in Britain, and the ‘full-on’ training for her new tour. In news ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history
Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday. Seeded fifth in Group B, Sudan occupy first place ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump's plan to give them refugee status
The U.S. Embassy in South Africa says it has received a list of more than 67,000 people interested in refugee status in the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate members of a white ...ABC News - 5d -
Crisis in Antarctica: can science teams ever prepare for isolated assignments?
Alleged assault at polar base shows the importance of research on cabin fever – including on future Mars missions. South Africa has a tight regime for scientists wanting to “overwinter” in ...The Guardian - 5d -
Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A member of a South African research team that is confined for more than a year at an isolated Antarctica base was put under psychological evaluation there after he ...NBC News - 4d -
The Battle for Sudan’s Capital
Reporting from the frontline, The New York Times’s Africa chief correspondent, Declan Walsh, details the fierce struggle for the bridges over the Nile and its tributaries that divide the Sudanese ...The New York Times - 4d -
The Uplift: Doctor hero
A Baltimore doctor who doesn't charge his patients realizes it's those patients who have made him a rich man with their generosity towards him. A man who was a refugee from Central Africa builds a ...CBS News - 3d -
Professional Fighters League Teams With Starzplay on Multi-Year Middle East Rights Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has forged a major media rights agreement with Starzplay, a leading streaming service in the Middle East and North Africa. The multi-year deal will bring ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Nigeria's World Cup bid falters after draw with Zimbabwe
Nigeria's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are fading after a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe leaves them six points behind group leaders South Africa.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
France eye 'supreme objective' of Six Nations as Scotland visit
A France side brimming with confidence host Scotland on Saturday with a second Six Nations title of head coach Fabien Galthie's rollercoaster tenure on the line. The World Cup defeat to South ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
