DRC "mystery" disease: “The mystery has finally been solved. It’s a case of severe malaria in the form of a respiratory illness.” www.theguardian.com/...

Some Russian forces currently in Syria could move to Libya, which has been a transit hub of Russian supplies to the Sahel and elsewhere in Africa. www.voaafrica.com/a/...

Moscow invests more in African opinions than in African livelihoods. "The fundamental strength of the Russian approach in Africa comes from communications. … foreignpolicy.com/20... 1/2

The Sudanese Government has demanded an official apology from Uganda after controversial tweets made by Museveni’s son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in which claimed that he could “capture Khartoum” with the support of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump kenyanforeignpolicy.com/sudan-demand...

Here, I recommend 20 African novels that we can incorporate into our teaching to ensure we produce learning environments that do not consign Africa and her peoples to the silence of ignorance and distorted narratives. Further suggestions are very welcome!!! folukeafrica.com/20-contempor...

All Protocol Observed That's a wrap! Welcome to our special Africans of the Year edition. Read about the people who made the continent better. bit.ly/TC186

Up and up, and soon the top open.substack.com/pub/continen...

Done dirty: To dodge sanctions, oil companies blend Russian oil between ships – offshore, out of sight. This can lead to dirty fuel. The kind thought ‘good enough for Africa’.

If court appeals fail, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will become Namibia's fifth president next March. Every one of those presidents, including her, has come from the governing Swapo, which took power in 1990 after the country got its independence from South Africa.

Rwanda: Dance recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity africaresearchonline.wordpress.com/2024/12/10/r...