Africa: A Senegalese Factory Proves Africa Can Spin Its Own Cotton – Can It Find the Money to Keep Going?

Africa: A Senegalese Factory Proves Africa Can Spin Its Own Cotton – Can It Find the Money to Keep Going?

Domitexka’s mill in Kaolack has the markets, the know-how and the partnerships to compete globally. What it still needs — like nearly every manufacturer on the continent — is patient capital. The thread comes off the spool white, clean and taut. Inside the Domitexka workshop in Kaolack, the machines are running: raw Senegalese cotton goes…

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Africa: World Cup 2026 – Algeria Show Promise but Messi Proves Decisive for Argentina

Africa: World Cup 2026 – Algeria Show Promise but Messi Proves Decisive for Argentina

Algeria’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday evening as Lionel Messi produced another unforgettable performance to guide defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory in their Group J opener in Kansas City. The scoreline may appear comfortable, but for large periods Algeria competed admirably against one of the tournament…

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Africa: New Fossil Proves Lucy’s Species Coexisted With Another Relative Species

Africa: New Fossil Proves Lucy’s Species Coexisted With Another Relative Species

Addis Ababa — A new fossil discovered at Woranso-Mille, Ethiopia, has revealed that Lucy’s species co-existed with another relative species, Arizona State University researcher Yohannes Haile-Selassie reveled today. The Australopithecus deyiremeda, a little-known early human ancestor that lived 3.4 million years, was discovered in 2009. Ethiopian Heritage Authority Director-General, Abebaw Ayalew, and Arizona State University…

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