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Was Libya’s freak ‘medicane’ storm a glimpse of North Africa’s future?

Storm Daniel landed on the Libyan coastal town of Toukrah in the…

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Russell Brand: how the comedy industry uses humour to abuse and silence women

Over the last ten years, I have been researching the barriers to…

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Young Zimbabweans are using YouTube to educate voters and humble politicians

As Zimbabwe holds its 2023 elections, young creatives are taking to social…

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Nipah virus outbreak: Here’s what we know so far

There has been an outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in Kerala,…

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Addis Ababa faces growing climate change risks like heat, drought and floods, study warns

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city, will likely face increased heatwaves, droughts and…

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What caused Morocco’s earthquake? A geologist explains

The epicentre of Morocco’s devastating earthquake on 8 September was in the…

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France in Africa: Why Macron’s policies increased distrust and anger

French West Africa has experienced five coups in the past three years.…

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Africa’s hopes lie with South Africa and Namibia, for now

Two African teams have made it through to the 20 countries playing…

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BRICS expansion could reset world politics, but picking new members isn’t straightforward

What began in 2001 as an acronym for four of the fastest-growing…

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