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Entertainment - ABC News
A playwright in Africa hopes to break the cultural silence on rape
African playwright and actor Oliva Ouedraogo's “Queen” depicts the fictional journey of a girl who is raped by her stepfather on the night of his marriage to her mother, and decides to speak out ...7 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition
Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under Trump11 hours ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa
The British star is backing film projects across the continent and wants to be closer to the action.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report
‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 years. The global rise of populism and “strongmen” has led to an increase in ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma – study
Rapid urbanisation thought to be damaging adolescent health, as researchers say need for medication and diagnostic tests is urgent. Millions of teenagers in Africa are suffering from asthma with no ...2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
How a TV Hit Sparked Debate About Birthrates in Africa
The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own parents had. Birthrates, and the decisions couples make about family size, are ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
New Zealand beat South Africa to win Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup final – as it happened
Amelia Kerr defies cramp and South Africa to inspire New Zealand to their first T20 World Cup trophy. Here come the umpires, here come the teams for the anthems, hand in hand with the children ...4 days ago - World Cup -
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World - ABC News
South Africa asks Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the capital
South Africa has asked Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the administrative capital, Pretoria, in a move that’s seen as appeasing ally China6 days ago -
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Health - ABC News
Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...6 days ago -
World - ABC News
Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Wolvaardt and Bosch's 'astounding' batting sends South Africa into World T20 final
Watch the best shots as Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch share a 96-run partnership to guide South Africa to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup ...October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: holders Australia humbled by South Africa
South Africa, 135-2, beat Australia, 134-5, by eight wickets Champions stunned in semi as Bosch hits unbeaten 74 Anneke Bosch smashed a superb unbeaten 74 as South Africa powered past the ...October 17 - Australia -
Top stories - BBC News
Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa
South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.October 17 - World Cup -
World - The Guardian
Australia stunned by South Africa: Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final – as it happened
Anneke Bosch’s brilliant unbeaten 74 from 48 balls steered South Africa to the Women’s T20 World Cup final as the holders, Australia, were outplayed. 3rd over: Australia 18-2 (Mooney 4). Mooney ...October 17 - World Cup -
Top stories - BBC News
South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory
Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.October 17 -
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World - The Guardian
Negative stereotypes in international media cost Africa £3.2bn a year – report
Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say. . Africa loses up to £3.2bn yearly in inflated interest payments on ...October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Can AI help Africa close the development gap?
Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies. But some fear a deepening digital divideOctober 17 -
Business - Financial Times
BHP chief sparks fresh Anglo bid speculation after South Africa trip
Mike Henry and miner’s M&A executive met with government officials as standstill period expires next monthOctober 16 -
Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestoneOctober 16 -
World - ABC News
Southern Africa is enduring its worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño, the UN says
The United Nations' food agency says months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the ...October 16 -
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World - ABC News
Suspect in mass shootings in South Africa that left 18 dead abandons his bail application
A man charged with killing 18 people in mass shootings in two separate homes on the same night in South Africa has abandoned his bail application and remains in custodyOctober 15 -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
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Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetOctober 13 -
Top stories - BBC News
Chris Brown concert sparks debate over violence against women in South Africa
A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.October 13