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[RFI] Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially recognised the breakaway African state.

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[The Conversation Africa] While many men are remembered as heroes of political struggles, women seldom get enough attention. Vesta Smith is a good example. She fought for South Africa's liberation from white minority rule, called apartheid.

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[RFI] A group of young Ugandan dancers from the slums of Kampala have been invited to perform alongside pop star Shakira at the 2026 World Cup final, an opportunity they hope will bring them new visibility and help them transform their future.

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[The Conversation Africa] Thirty-two years after South Africa became a democratic state, the futures of millions of young people in the country are shaped to a large degree by uncertainty, exclusion, poverty and discouragement. As one lens on this scene, unemployment in the age group 15-34 borders on 46%.

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[The Conversation Africa] Miriam Makeba sang a famous song about the 16 June 1976 uprising in her birthplace, South Africa. The protest was a pivotal point in the fight against apartheid and white minority rule in the country. The song was called Soweto Blues and its opening lines go:

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[The Conversation Africa] It's 50 years since the Soweto uprising in South Africa. On 16 June 1976, tens of thousands of young black South Africans protested against being taught in the Afrikaans language (alongside English) at school.

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[RFI] Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Mariama Lab project aims to help women bring their stories to a wider audience in the region and beyond.

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[RFI] Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international condemnation, with some accusing the South African authorities of failing to take a tough approach.

Africanews  

South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

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[CAF] Morocco once again demonstrated why they remain one of world football's most respected emerging powers after holding five-time champions Brazil to an entertaining 1-1 draw in their opening Group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

Design Indaba  

Asserting Culture into Artistry

Design Indaba  

Asserting Culture into Artistry

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Moffat Takadiwa transforms Zimbabwe’s plastic waste into powerful tapestries

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Moffat Takadiwa transforms Zimbabwe’s plastic waste into powerful tapestries

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The Geospatial research studio who is using radar technology to reveal the hidden impact of conflict.

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The Geospatial research studio who is using radar technology to reveal the hidden impact of conflict.

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Satire, activism and creative resistance

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Satire, activism and creative resistance

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Yinka Ilori’s latest exhibition showcases his deeper roots of joy

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Yinka Ilori’s latest exhibition showcases his deeper roots of joy

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The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.