Former Colonies Want France Out. This African Nation Says, Bienvenue! France is facing deep anticolonial resentment across Africa, but has found a partner in Rwanda, which is embracing French influence despite years of acrimony.

Gilead Shot Provides Total Protection From HIV in Trial of Young African Women An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates.

Tips for African Safari Hi, my wife and I are heading to East Africa next month (7/24-8/2) for a safari, we wanted to catch the great migration. We arrive in Nairobi 7/25, and want to start the safari 7/26, and plan to get back to Nairobi 7/31, so 6 days total. I am trying to decide if we should just stay in Kenya and do Masai Mara + Amboseli, or if we should do Masai …

African Safari Honeymoon Hello! Planning our honeymoon and have our rough dream itinerary and would love feedback. I have spent a ton of hours but still don’t feel any closer to finalizing…I know we are cramming a lot in but I really doubt we’d be back for a long time sadly. We are targeting August or September for the Great Migration. We are flexible on the total amoun…

Ivory Coast splits with UMC but Kenya and other African conferences slow to follow NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — ‘You don’t throw away the relationship of your sibling because you do not agree on an issue,’ said a former UMC bishop from Nairobi.  The post Ivory Coast splits with UMC but Kenya and other African conferences slow to follow appeared first on Religion News Service.

Jacob Zuma Gets His Revenge on South African Party That Shunned Him A new party led by Mr. Zuma, a former president forced out over corruption allegations, helped ensure that the African National Congress fell short of an outright majority for the first time since the end of apartheid.

Why South African Voters Turned Against the A.N.C. Some South African voters welcomed the defeat of the African National Congress in last week’s elections, even as they remain wary of the country’s political future.

South African Voters Reject the Party That Freed Them From Apartheid The African National Congress received less than 50 percent of the national vote for the first time since gaining power 30 years ago, setting the nation on an uncharted course.

Who are currently the most talented African American actors under 40? I mean, in terms of talent, not being a big star. Basically, this generation’s best African American actors, in terms of raw acting talent, not necessarily fame. I’m talking the kind of actor who completely submerses themselves in a role. submitted by /u/paxinfernum

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.

Southernmost point of the African continent. submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_6034

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…

Anybody know why US citizens can visit Central African Republic for 180 days unlike other countries? Title is my question submitted by /u/TEAMVALOR786Official

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.

How African Americans Influenced Modern Japan submitted by /u/Anaxoras

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.