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A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond:Daniel Irungu/Shutterstock/EPAA model in Kenya is photographed on Saturday in a boxing ring ahead of a tournament to mark International Youth Day in Mathare slum in the capital, Nairobi.Brenton Geach/Gallo Images/Getty ImagesThere are big kicks in Cape Town on Tuesday as South African climate activists call for Total to be kicked out of Africa. The energy giant has not responded the campaign but describes itself as committed to providing sustainable energy.Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty ImagesMia le Roux, who became the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South…

In the United States, women live significantly longer than men by an average of 5.3 years. While this statistic may seem like a biological inevitability, a recent study conducted by the experts at J. Price McNamara reveals that the gap is largely driven by behavioral, environmental, and systemic factors. That means it’s not just a matter of genetics it’s a matter of change. The study’s findings offer a roadmap for men to improve their health outcomes and potentially extend their lives. From lifestyle adjustments to mental health awareness, the data points to actionable strategies that could help close the longevity…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureEngland showed their power in that half, they scored one dazzling try – the fourth – but the first three were about how built up pressure on the line and got over. The USA are in the game and had plenty of moments, it was not one-way traffic. But maybe the decision-making in crucial moments was not quite there; one shining moment apart.ShareHALF-TIME: England 28-7 USAAn entertaining half of rugby! England were powerful, clinical but the USA had chances – and took one. Was the yellow card for Alev…

Boosaaso — A key customs checkpoint in Harfo, Mudug region, has been under the control of mutinous soldiers for nearly ten days, disrupting one of Puntland’s main trade routes and stranding hundreds of cargo trucks carrying goods from the port of Boosaaso. The troops, who say they have not received salaries from the Puntland administration, sealed off the vital highway, blocking shipments of food and other essentials. Some of the detained trucks, laden with fresh produce, are now facing spoilage, raising concerns over economic losses and rising prices. Local elders have reportedly been linked to the standoff, with former Harfo…

If Tom Ripley lived in LA in 2018 and was really into lo-fi bedroom pop, he might look something like the main character of Lurker. The debut feature from Alex Russell, The Bear and Beef writer-producer, is an elegantly creepy thriller about one super-fan’s scheme to become close to his musical idol, transposing author Patricia Highsmith’s “two-man theme” into a murkier grey territory, with parasitic attachment giving way to co-dependence that blooms into something that looks like a twisted kind of love.The lurker of the title is Matthew (Théodore Pellerin), an isolated twentysomething who lives with his grandma and works…

45 Pride Bank Limited has introduced a new Sacco and Investment Club product that promises to boost savings groups and investment clubs in Uganda by giving them easier access to credit. The scheme is designed to strengthen financial inclusion, empower communities, and encourage collective growth as part of Uganda’s wider economic development goals. With the new package, borrowers can now access loans starting from any amount up to Shs48 billion, repayable within five years on a reducing balance basis. This is expected to ease challenges that savings and credit cooperative organizations (Saccos) and investment clubs have faced for years when…

The statement noted that their efforts would undoubtedly contribute to reducing stigma, increasing awareness and ensuring everyone has access to HIV prevention, treatment and care The Oyo State Government has approved N45 million to further curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in the state. According to a statement signed by Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation in the state, Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this at the inauguration ceremony of the Ambassadors for the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) on Thursday. The statement noted that Mr Makinde, who was represented by his deputy, Bayo Lawal, said…

Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and it will likely spread across the enclave, a United Nations-backed global hunger monitor has said.On Friday, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system said 514,000 people, close to a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza, are experiencing famine, with the number due to rise to 641,000 by the end of September.This comes after 22 months of war, during which Israeli forces have destroyed infrastructure and bakeries, blocked the entry of aid into the besieged Strip, and targeted and killed desperate Palestinians seeking food.This is the first time the IPC…

Back to school is always a great time to pick up a deal on a new laptop for the upcoming semester, and the Asus CX15 Chromebook is available at Walmart for $159. It may not be the fanciest option, but it has a sizable screen and a full keyboard with a numpad, all for less than the cost of a new textbook. If you’re just looking for a no-frills Chromebook for occasional web-based work and a slightly larger display, this is a great deal.Photograph: Luke LarsenWhen it comes to performance, the CX15 isn’t terribly exciting, with an Intel Celeron N4500…

Senior politicians have raised concerns over a presidential directive requiring government officials to surrender their phones before Cabinet meetings, saying it threatens their privacy and shows a lack of trust. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reportedly enforced the rule after constantly expressing concern over the use of cellphones during Cabinet meetings. However, some government officials feel this regulation infringes on their privacy. Some say the rule aims to police them. Senior politicians, speaking on condition of anonymity, have told close associates they feel uneasy about possible surveillance. Prior administrations under presidents Hifikepunye Pohamba and Hage Geingob did not ban the use of…