Africa
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African scientists call for nature-based solution to climate crisis
Harnessing Africa’s vast natural resources, including tropical forests, coastal mangroves and peatlands, offers a cheaper and sustainable pathway to a…
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Nigeria strengthens preventive measures following Ebola outbreak in Uganda
Nigeria has strengthened preventive measures at entry points following an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda, said health authorities…
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Cameroon, Germany discuss restitution of artifacts
Cameroonian Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute on Monday discussed with visiting German Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Simen Katja Keul…
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287 killed in recent tribal conflict in Sudan’s Blue Nile State
A total of 287 people were killed and 239 injured in the recent tribal conflict in Sudan’s southeastern Blue Nile…
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Namibia women make living by turning plastic waste into crafts
As Namibia struggles with waste management, single mothers from Namibia’s capital Windhoek are being trained by the non-profit-making organization, Mammadu…
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Bicycle taxi businesses creating income opportunities for young Zambians
A visit to the Petauke district, located in the eastern part of Zambia, is incomplete without one experiencing the excitement…
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Nigeria central bank to launch re-designed local banknotes mid-December
Nigeria’s central bank said Wednesday that it plans to launch redesigned local banknotes by Dec. 15, a move aimed at…
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Africa faces multiple crises, African Union warns
Africa is confronted with multiple crises related to terrorism, internal conflicts, climate and health, the African Union (AU) Chairperson and…
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African officials, experts discuss ways to tackle migration on continent
Climate change is one of the main causes of migration and forced displacement in Africa, officials said Tuesday as the…
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Non-communicable diseases cause 46 pct of deaths in Botswana
Botswana has embarked on an aggressive campaign in order to educate its citizens and residents about non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and…
