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Nigerian Publishers Push Back on Textbook Ranking Policy Nigerian publishers warn proposed textbook ranking policy risks undermining standards, due process and the wider book ecosystem. The post Nigerian Publishers Push Back on Textbook Ranking Policy appeared first on The New Publishing Standard. https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/05/03/nigeria-textbook-ranking-policy-publishers-response/ #Africa #EducationPublishing #Nigeria

South Africa’s R1.6bn Textbook Tender Rocked by “Shelf Company” Scandal South Africa's R1.6bn Foundation Phase textbook tender faces collapse after Lighthouse Publishers, a "shelf company" with no publishing experience, won 26% of approvals. The post South Africa’s R1.6bn Textbook Tender Rocked by “Shelf Company” Scandal appeared first on The New Publishing Standard. https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/05/03/south-africa-textbook-tender-lighthouse-publishers-scandal/ #Africa #EducationPublishing #Africaeducationpublishing #AfricaPublishing #SouthAfricapublishing

Agenzia Nova: Business news: Kazakhstan, premier Bektenov incontra dirigente di Air Products per cooperazione industriale 03 mag 00:00 - (Agenzia Nova) - Il primo ministro del Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, ha incontrato il presidente per l'Europa e l'Africa della... (Aka) Business news: Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Bektenov meets with Air Products executive for industrial cooperation. 03 May 00:00 - (Agenzia Nova) - The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, met with the President for Europe and Africa of the… (Aka) #Kazakhstan #Bektenov #AirProducts #AgenziaNova #OlzhasBektenov #Europe #Africa https://www.agenzianova.com/a/69f67a2690ab67.51070755/7336553/2026-05-03/business-news-kazakhstan-premier-bektenov-incontra-dirigente-di-air-products-per-cooperazione-industriale

Il Tempo: Cina, politica zero dazi in Africa per promuovere la cooperazione Cina, politica zero dazi in Africa per promuovere la cooperazione China, zero tariffs in Africa to promote cooperation. China, zero tariffs in Africa to promote cooperation. #China #Africa https://www.iltempo.it/pillole/2026/05/02/video/cina-politica-zero-dazi-in-africa-per-promuovere-la-cooperazione-47538495/

Agi: Eswatini, il minuscolo regno africano che sfida la Cina AGI - Taiwan ci riprova: dopo che le pressioni cinesi avevano costretto il presidente Lai Ching-te a rinviare la visita a Eswatini, Taipei ha annunciato sabato il suo arrivo nel piccolo regno africano, l’unico del continente a sfidare Pechino. La visita di Lai era inizialmente prevista dal 22 al 26 aprile, ma è stata annullata dopo che diversi Paesi africani hanno revocato i permessi di sorvolo in seguito a intense pressioni economiche da parte cinese, come spiegato all’epoca da uno dei più stretti consiglieri del Presidente. Un alleato africano di Taipei Eswatini è un piccolo Paese senza sbocco sul mare nell’Africa meridionale e unico alleato diplomatico di Taipei in Africa. Incastonato tra Sudafrica e Mozambico, ha avviato un ambizioso progetto di trasformazione che punta a fare del Paese un hub finanziario internazionale sul modello della Svizzera. La svolta passa attraverso la creazione di una Free Economic Zone completamente digitale, realizzata in partnership con il gruppo bancario europeo iSwiss Bank. Storia e sistema politico Sebbene sia uno degli Stati meno estesi del continente, occupa una posizione diplomatica di rilievo. Ex Swaziland, il Paese ha assunto il nome attuale nel 2018 per decisione di re Mswati III, al potere dal 1986. È una monarchia assoluta, con circa 1,2 milioni di abitanti, anglofono e confinante quasi interamente con il Sudafrica. Dipendenza regionale La sua collocazione geopolitica è definita anzitutto dalla dipendenza economica e logistica dal Sudafrica: Eswatini è parte dell’area economica dell’Africa australe e la sua economia risente fortemente dei rapporti commerciali regionali, delle infrastrutture sudafricane e dell’accesso ai mercati vicini. Il nodo Cina-Taiwan La sua dimensione ridotta non gli impedisce tuttavia di avere un peso simbolico superiore alla sua forza economica. Il fatto che sia l’unico Paese africano a mantenere relazioni ufficiali con Taiwan ne fa un tassello sensibile nella competizione tra Pechino e Taipei. Nei giorni scorsi il tema è tornato d’attualità dopo la missione del ministro degli Esteri taiwanese a Eswatini, seguita alla cancellazione del viaggio del presidente Lai Ching-te. Per Pechino, Eswatini rappresenta l’ultima anomalia africana nel principio della Cina unica. Eswatini, the tiny African kingdom challenging China. AGI - Taiwan tries again: after Chinese pressure had forced President Lai Ching-te to postpone his visit to Eswatini, Taipei announced its arrival in the small African kingdom on Saturday, the only one on the continent challenging Beijing. The visit was initially planned for April 22-26, but was canceled after several African countries revoked flight permits following intense economic pressure from China, as explained at the time by one of the President’s closest advisors. An African Ally of Taipei Eswatini is a small country without a coastline in southern Africa and Taipei’s only diplomatic ally in Africa. Located between South Africa and Mozambique, it has launched an ambitious transformation project aimed at making the country an international financial hub like Switzerland. The key lies in the creation of a fully digital Free Economic Zone, carried out in partnership with the European banking group iSwiss Bank. History and Political System Although it is one of the least extensive countries on the continent, it holds a significant diplomatic position. Formerly Swaziland, the country took on its current name in 2018 at the decision of King Mswati III, who has been in power since 1986. It is an absolute monarchy, with approximately 1.2 million inhabitants, predominantly English-speaking, and bordering almost entirely with South Africa. Regional Dependence Its geopolitical location is primarily defined by its economic and logistical dependence on South Africa: Eswatini is part of the Southern African Economic Zone and its economy is strongly affected by regional trade relations, South African infrastructure, and access to neighboring markets. The China-Taiwan Issue However, its small size does not prevent it from having a symbolic weight greater than its economic strength. The fact that it is the only African country to maintain official relations with Taiwan makes it a sensitive piece in the competition between Beijing and Taipei. In recent days, the issue has resurfaced after the visit of the Taiwanese Foreign Minister to Eswatini, following the cancellation of President Lai Ching-te’s trip. For Beijing, Eswatini represents the last anomaly in Africa regarding the principle of One China. #Eswatini #African #China #Taiwan #Chinese #LaiChing-te #Taipei #Beijing #Africa #SouthAfrica #Mozambique #Switzerland #FreeEconomicZone #European #iSwissBank #Swaziland #KingMswatiIII #English #SouthAfrican #Taiwanese #LaiChing-te’s https://www.agi.it/estero/news/2026-05-02/taiwan-eswatini-cina-36858768/

RaiNews: Tv7 - Puntata del 01/05/2026 A Tv7 lo stallo tra Stati Uniti e Iran, tra minacce e diplomazia: con lo Stretto di Hormuz ancora bloccato, le tensioni pesano sull'economia globale e alimentano il rischio di nuove escalation. Le posizioni restano distanti, tra la linea della "massima pressione" sostenuta da Elliott Abrams e quella del dialogo, mentre sullo sfondo si muove la Cina, impegnata in una mediazione silenziosa. Dall'Italia, il racconto di una generazione in difficoltà: secondo l'Ocse, l'80% degli under 30 vive ancora con i genitori. Tra precarietà e caro affitti, le storie di chi prova a conquistare autonomia. A seguire, la tragedia del Monte Faito: a oltre un anno dall'incidente della funivia, con quattro vittime, restano dubbi sulla sicurezza. La testimonianza dell'unico sopravvissuto e un'inchiesta con 26 indagati. Dall'Africa, il caos in Mali, con nuovi attacchi jihadisti che riaccendono l'allarme nel Sahel. E poi Chernobyl, a 40 anni dal disastro nucleare: un viaggio tra città fantasma e natura che si riprende gli spazi. Spazio anche all'Italia che cambia: Milano sempre più meta di grandi patrimoni internazionali, attratti da qualità della vita e vantaggi fiscali. Infine, lo sport e la memoria: Adriano Panatta racconta i 50 anni dalla storica vittoria agli Internazionali d'Italia e il tennis di oggi. E il concertone del Primo Maggio, tra musica e diritti, con lo sguardo alle sfide del lavoro nell'era dell'intelligenza artificiale. Tv7 - Episode of 01/05/2026 On TV7, a standstill between the United States and Iran, between threats and diplomacy: with the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, tensions weigh on the global economy and fuel the risk of new escalations. Positions remain distant, between the line of “maximum pressure” supported by Elliott Abrams and that of dialogue, while China, engaged in a silent mediation, moves in the background. From Italy, the story of a generation in difficulty: according to the OECD, 80% of those under 30 still live with their parents. Amidst precariousness and high rents, the stories of those trying to achieve autonomy. Following this, the tragedy of Mount Faito: a year and a half after the cable car accident, which claimed four lives, doubts remain about safety. The testimony of the sole survivor and an investigation involving 26 suspects. From Africa, chaos in Mali, with new jihadist attacks reigniting the alarm in the Sahel. And then Chernobyl, 40 years after the nuclear disaster: a journey through ghost cities and nature reclaiming its spaces. Space is also given to Italy that is changing: Milan increasingly a destination for large international fortunes, attracted by quality of life and tax advantages. Finally, sport and memory: Adriano Panatta recounts the 50th anniversary of the historic victory at the Italian Championships and today’s tennis. And the May 1st concert, between music and rights, with a look at the challenges of work in the age of artificial intelligence. #theUnitedStates #Hormuz #ElliottAbrams #China #Italy #MountFaito #Africa #jihadist #Chernobyl #Milan #AdrianoPanatta https://www.rainews.it/rubriche/tv7/video/2026/05/Tv7---Puntata-del-01052026-35157f01-05f5-48e1-8303-eaa50565c25a.html

An active rift in the African continent has reached a “critical threshold” and will break apart soon. "We found that rifting in this zone is more advanced, and the crust is thinner, than anyone had recognized," says Christian Rowan, a geoscientist at Columbia University. Here’s more from @ScienceAlert@flipboard.com, including just how soon “soon” means: https://flip.it/0HeDb2 #Science #Africa #Geology #Earth #Nature

Africa: World Leaders React to Washington Gala Shooting - Suspect Named, Detained: [Vanguard] Leaders from around the world have condemned the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday night as an act of political violence and expressed relief that Donald Trump, officials and journalists at the event were unharmed. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSGPx3 #Africa #WorldLeaders #PoliticalViolence #WhiteHouse #Shooting

#children #education #Africa Climate change disrupts education of 130 million children in Africa, report finds https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/climate-change-disrupts-education-of-130-million-children-in-africa-report-finds/ #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate

Model of a granary (with scribes recording the inventory), Egypt, 1981-1975 BCE

Little-known company targets South African biodiversity hotspot for mining https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/little-known-company-targets-south-african-biodiversity-hotspot-for-mining/ #Africa #SouthAfrica #environment #biodiversity #mining #Umboso

Statuette of the god Horus as a falcon protecting the Pharaoh, greywacke stone, Egypt, 360-343 BCE

Ivory gazelle figurine, Egypt, 1390–1352 BCE

Hexagonal glass oil vessel, the Roman Empire, 1st century AD

Complexities of Culture: How Nigerian Bodies Portray Tradition, Status, and Identity - Scribe https://dornsife.usc.edu/scribe/2026/04/24/complexities-of-culture-how-nigerian-bodies-portray-tradition-status-and-identity/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F Throughout Western Africa, and more specifically in Nigeria, a woman’s body does more than just exist, it also communicates. In many cultural … #culture #africa #nigeria #tradition #identity

Since 1970, wetlands have disappeared three times faster than forests. A new atlas from Wetlands International aims to end "wetland blindness" by providing the data needed to protect these vital ecosystems in the Sahel and Horn of Africa. Learn more in this story by Naina Rao for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/RDBHw3 #News #Wetlands #Africa

Model of a riverboat, Egypt, 1981–1975 BCE