As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future. (AP) — Today, members from four continents vote at legislative gatherings, serve on boards together, go on mission trips to each others’ countries and are largely governed by the same rules. The post As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Crypto Exchange VALR Obtains South African License The Pantera-backed crypto exchange is among the first to receive regulatory approval in South Africa, alongside Luno and Zignaly.

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African Safari Help We are in the very beginning phases of planning a Safari for late Summer 2025. I think we are leaning towards Kenya/Tanzania but really that’s as far as we have gotten. We do want to use a Luxury outfitter and I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for “high end” Safari planners? Would also love feedback related to cost expectations, h…

South African soccer player killed in car hijacking Former South Africa junior international Luke Fleurs, who played for the country’s most popular club Kaizer Chiefs, was killed in a hijacking in Johannesburg, police officials confirmed Thursday.

Cruise Ship Abandons 9 Passengers On African Island After Tour Overruns Nine passengers from a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship found out the hard way just what happens when you miss the departure time for your ship, after they were abandoned by the rest of their cruise. The group of stricken cruisers is now attempting to be reunited with the ship in a trans-African adventure. Read more…

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Which African countries are suitable for budget travel? I’m young, not rich, and want to visit Africa. The places that especially interest me: South Africa: heard there’s great surfing, diving, hiking, wildlife, urban life Ethiopia: been told there’s good food, fascinating history, lots of mountains. Saw some videos from a friend and looks like there’s a lot of very traditional life outside the citie…

U.S. Faces Tricky Questions With African Trade Group Tensions hung over a trade summit in Johannesburg after the Biden administration suspended four African countries that had belonged to a program aimed at promoting economic development.

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How African Students Became Victims of FTX’s Collapse “We saw an exchange that was supposedly better than every other one we had used, so we let a lot of family and friends get involved with the FTX platform,” FTX Africa’s former education lead Pius Okedinachi told CoinDesk.

AME Bishop Silvester Beaman named chair of White House council on African engagement (RNS) — ‘Bishop Beaman’s extensive experience and deep roots in Africa will enable him to lead the Council to achieve its full potential,’ the White House said. The post AME Bishop Silvester Beaman named chair of White House council on African engagement appeared first on Religion News Service.

Biden Officials Focus on African Crises at United Nations Gathering Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met on Friday with African leaders in hopes of reversing a coup in Niger, as the U.S. tries to deliver on promises to the growing but troubled continent.

African churches urge US Congress to reauthorize PEPFAR NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The leaders are writing in response to a letter sent to Congress in June by religious groups and legislators asserting that the funds for the program were financing family planning and reproductive health programs, including abortion.  The post African churches urge US Congress to reauthorize PEPFAR appeared first on Relig…

As the G20 invites the African Union to join, the ‘Global South’ continues its advance.

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After South African Fire, Migrants Fear a Violent Backlash Some survivors have been detained by the police, while politicians have lashed out at the newcomers as scapegoats for intractable problems like crime, joblessness and a housing shortage.

Binance Boosts Bitcoin, Ether Trading in Argentine, Brazilian, South African Currencies With Fee Promotion The crypto exchange’s promotion comes as trading volumes plummet to four-year lows, hurting the revenue streams.

At African climate summit, faith leaders join demands for climate justice NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — ‘Matters of climate change cannot be politicized, reduced to economies,’ said a Lutheran priest, but instead should be ‘treated as a matter of life and death.’ The post At African climate summit, faith leaders join demands for climate justice appeared first on Religion News Service.

South African Inquiry Rebuts U.S. Charge on Russian Arms A government investigation about a Russian ship contradicts U.S. accusations that South Africa provided arms to fight Ukraine, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. But a government report won’t be released, he added.