The Continent · @thecontinent
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The Continent travelled to farms on the frontline to understand the impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine’s agriculture – and the potentially catastrophic implications for the rest of us.

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#russia #foodsecurity #Ukraine #thecontinent

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The Continent · @thecontinent
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According to its creators, this emerging tech is god-like in its abilities. But the devil is in the details. We spoke to several African AI researchers who see, instead, patterns of exploitation and extraction.

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#thecontinent #africa #ai

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Each week, The Continent sets a general knowledge quiz about the African continent. Remember, the clues are in the news. Download your free copy of Issue 124. thecontinent.org

#africa #quiz #thecontinent

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The Continent · @thecontinent
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BIG PICTURE

Fired up: Kenyan police during riots
in Nairobi on 2 May as the opposition defied a police ban and staged new demos over the cost of living crisis and last year’s election results in which William Ruto won the presidency.

Photo: Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images

#thecontinent #nairobi #kenya

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The Continent · @thecontinent
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Each week, The Continent sets a general knowledge quiz about the African continent. How many did you get right? (Remember, the clues are in the news)

Download your free copy of Issue 122 thecontinent.org

#africa #quiz #thecontinent

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The Continent · @thecontinent
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The current president refuses to step down. A damning probe into his predecessor was buried. And in each case, those who abused their power left with full benefits and honours.

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#thecontinent #metoo #AfricanUnion

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Luciana · @luciana
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Most mind-blowing article in @thecontinent this week:

The secret Congolese mine that ended the second world war – and inspired Wakanda

by Roger Peet (p. 20)

The Shinkolobwe mine in the DRC produced the uranium that made America’s nuclear weapons programme possible. Why do so few know its name?

#recommendation #wakanda #thecontinent

Last updated 2 years ago

Luciana · @luciana
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Podcast-Empfehlungen von Josephine Karianjahi in der neuesten @thecontinent Ausgabe:

- I Will Not Grow Old Here
- Nipe Story (Kenya)
- Inside Wants Out (South Africa)
- Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women (Ghana)

Ich bin gespannt!

#podcastempfehlung #thecontinent #africanpodfest

Last updated 2 years ago

Cathleen · @cathleen
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Highly
Just read the latest issue, which lands in my messages every Saturday and it never disappoints. Great digests and insights on the African continent. , easy to share, free to read. Subscribe here: thecontinent.org/

#recommend #thecontinent #signalapp #qualitynews

Last updated 3 years ago

Cathleen · @cathleen
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Highly
Just read the latest issue, which lands in my messages every Saturday and it never disappoints. Great digests and insights on the African continent. , easy to share, free to read. Subscribe here: thecontinent.org/

#recommend #thecontinent #signalapp #qualitynews

Last updated 3 years ago

floriangkern · @floriangkern
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Always excited when I receive on Sundays. Such good reads about and in .

#thecontinent #politics #currentaffairs #africa

Last updated 3 years ago

Cathleen · @cathleen
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Love this initiative and their premise: thecontinent.org/ provides factual news & analyses where disinformation seems to spread fast these days: on closed networks.
Subscribe via WhatsApp or Signal (!)

#thecontinent

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