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Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry

BBC News Africa  

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

UNESCO lists South Sudan's antelope migration route as world heritage in danger

Africanews  

The UNESCO designation is expected to boost international support for conservation and could help attract tourism and funding to protect one of Africa's most spectacular natural ecosystems.

São Tomé and Príncipe’s historic plantations added to UNESCO world heritage list

Africanews  

Beyond their architectural and agricultural importance, the sites also preserve the memory of thousands of workers who were brought to the islands under harsh conditions during Portuguese rule.

Idi Amin's boxer grandson determined to become new King of Scotland

BBC News Africa  

Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.

African Finance Leaders Brace For Rising Costs And Inflation As Global Economic Uncertainty Persists

AfricaDotcom  

The fallout from the Middle East conflict continues to impact the results  from the ACCA and IMA Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS). The quarterly

Zambia's election puts debt recovery and economic growth in focus

Africanews  

Analysts say Zambia's growth prospects will depend on securing a new IMF agreement, resolving outstanding creditor issues, improving efficiency in the copper sector and maintaining fiscal discipline.

How Medical Aid Regulation Changes Are Shaping Demand For Gap Cover

AfricaDotcom  

By Brian Harris, CEO, Turnberry Management Risk Solutions Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

The State of Franchising in Africa: Pathways to Growth and Inclusion

AfricaDotcom  

The Key Trends That Are Shaping Franchising in Africa: Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

DRC: United Nations announces confirmed ebola cases top 3,200

Africanews  

The spokesman for the UN secretary general has announced that the number of confirmed cases of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 3200, putting strain on response efforts.

Africa’s New Public Health Order Needs Women at the R&D Top Table

AfricaDotcom  

By Prof Nothando Ngwenya (South Africa), Julie Muriuki (Kenya) and Marième Gueye (Senegal) Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Powering Africa’s Industrial Future: How Partnerships Can Catalyse A Manufacturing Renaissance

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By Kabelo Dlothi, Director, Co-Head of Corporate & Commercial, and Mankope Malebye, Associate at CMS South Africa Read more African news and insights on

UNAIDS warns funding cuts threaten progress to eliminate HIV/AIDS

Africanews  

UNAIDS warned Monday that global funding cuts, growing inequality and setbacks to human rights are threatening decades of progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Braamfontein’s Jazz Legacy Continues As Maleh Takes The Stage At Jozi Gold

AfricaDotcom  

Johannesburg’s rich jazz heritage continues to find new life in Braamfontein as Jazz at Jozi Gold welcomes award-winning singer-songwriter Maleh on Saturday,

Libya orders army to expel protesters from gas plant

Africanews  

The internationally-recognised government in divided Libya said it has ordered the army to regain control of a gas plant after a group of protesters forced their way in, risking a blackout.

The Comoros: Moroni residents struggle amid water shortages

Africanews  

In Moroni, some residents are waking up every day before dawn in the hopes of getting water from one of the few communal water points in their district.

One year after Komanda massacre, survivors call for peace and protection

Africanews  

Despite the trauma, daily life is gradually returning to Komanda. Markets and shops have reopened, and residents say security has improved, with increased patrols by police and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as the FARDC.

Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut

BBC News Africa  

After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.

Central figure of Black Art Movement Betye Saar dies aged 99

Africanews  

Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles at 99.

Guinean court acquits police colonel in 2009 stadium massacre case

Africanews  

Seven other defendants received prison sentences ranging from several years to life imprisonment, while three military suspects remain fugitives.

Businesses in Lagos try to stay afloat as fuel prices soar

Africanews  

Lagos is almost six thousand kilometres from the Strait of Hormuz but the ongoing conflict in Iran is hitting the Nigerian city hard. Electricity almost never comes and the rising price of fuel is bringing many businesses to a near standstill.

Chad announces plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court

Africanews  

Chad became on Monday the latest country to announce plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), complaining the tribunal's effectiveness was "limited and uneven" and its activities were focused on Africa.

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