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The United States wants to secure its supply of strategic minerals in conflict-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, hoping to challenge China’s near-monopoly on the lucrative sector.While the strategy has been in the works for years, Washington has doubled down on it since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January.- Risky El Dorado -Although …

US bids to trump China in DR Congo mining rushTue, 26 Aug 2025 06:10:23 GMT Read More »

The 3.18-million-year-old bone fragments of human ancestor Lucy, which rarely leave Ethiopia, went on display in Prague on Monday, with the Czech prime minister hailing the fossils’ “first ever” showing in Europe.The ancient remains of the Australopithecus afarensis were discovered in Ethiopia in 1974. The find was, at the time, the most complete ever made …

Human ancestor Lucy gets first European showing in PragueMon, 25 Aug 2025 13:21:04 GMT Read More »

Photography saved her from suicide and now internationally recognised South African visual artist Zanele Muholi, most known for her stark portraits of black LGBTQ communities, is using her success to empower others.Muholi’s growing renown keeps her busy: she has been working on a project about water in Panama and collaborating with a London non-profit for …

Zanele Muholi, S.African photographer reclaiming identityMon, 25 Aug 2025 06:47:35 GMT Read More »

The legacy of Ethiopia’s last emperor Haile Selassie remains contested in his increasingly polarised country half a century after his death: praised as a moderniser by some, others condemn him as an autocrat who ignored a famine.In one of the last known photos of the king — known as the “negus” in Ethiopia’s Amharic language …

Haile Selassie, Ethiopia’s last king: autocrat or moderniser?Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:28:07 GMT Read More »

Using a crutch to bear her weight, 85-year-old Molly Aluoch trudges from her mud-walled room on the outskirts of a sprawling Nairobi slum, shouldering a sack of used plastic to exchange for a shower or a safe toilet.For the 31 years she has lived in Kibera, Kenya’s largest informal settlement, water and sanitation have remained …

‘Restoring dignity’: Kenya slum exchange offers water for plasticMon, 25 Aug 2025 05:52:50 GMT Read More »

Under President Donald Trump the United States has reset relations with west Africa’s military leaders on a mutual back-scratching basis, bartering help fighting jihadists for the Sahel region’s mining riches, experts say. While Joe Biden was in office the US suspended most of the development and military aid it sent to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger …

Washington makes military aid overtures to Sahel juntasMon, 25 Aug 2025 04:20:13 GMT Read More »

South Africa are back in contention to defend their Rugby Championship title, coach Rassie Erasmus said after the Springboks beat Australia 30-22 at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.But he admitted they faced a huge challenge in their next two matches, against New Zealand away in Auckland on September 6 and Wellington a week later.”We …

Springboks back in contention after win – ErasmusSat, 23 Aug 2025 20:45:39 GMT Read More »

Nigeria’s airforce said it had killed more than 35 jihadists in raids Saturday on militant fighters that had gathered near the Nigeria–Cameroon border following an attempted attack on ground troops.The air strike was the latest by the Nigerian military, which is battling a resurgence of attacks in the country’s embattled northeast.The region faces frequent attacks …

Nigeria says killed over 35 jihadists near Cameroon borderSat, 23 Aug 2025 20:26:29 GMT Read More »

South Africa bounced back from defeat a week ago with fly-half Handre Pollard producing a masterly kicking performance in a 30-22 win over Australia in their Rugby Championship match at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Both teams scored three tries as the Springboks avenged their shock 38-22 defeat by the same opponents in Johannesburg the …

Pollard steers Springboks to victory over WallabiesSat, 23 Aug 2025 18:10:11 GMT Read More »

Guinea’s junta has suspended three main political parties — including that of former president Alpha Conde — for three months, ahead of an electoral campaign for a rewrite of the constitution, according to an order seen by AFP on Saturday.The move came as the west African nation readied for protests called by the main parties …

Guinea’s junta suspends three main political partiesSat, 23 Aug 2025 10:46:11 GMT Read More »