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Africa: How Reviving Old Crops Is the Key to Saving Africa’s Degraded Soils

[ad_1] Fertile soils are the key to meeting the world's exploding demand for food. With Africa set to become the most populous continent by the end of the century, repairing degraded and eroded soils on the continent is ever urgent, says US Special Envoy for Food Security Cary Fowler. RFI: A year ago, the US launched the Vision for Suitable Crops and Soils (Vacs) programme, which promotes a return to traditional crops. What is it about? Cary Fowler: It aims […]

todayFebruary 3, 2024

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Nairobi explosion: Gas fire behind blast in Kenya’s capital

[ad_1] Three people have been killed and hundreds injured in Nairobi's Embakasi district after a huge gas blast in the Kenyan capital.A lorry carrying gas exploded in Embakasi district at about 23:30pm local , "igniting a huge ball of fire", a government spokesperson said.The area has been cordoned off and an investigation is under way into the cause of the explosion. [ad_2] Source link

todayFebruary 2, 2024

Africa

Africa Challenged to Grab AfCFTA Opportunities

[ad_1] DURBAN, South Africa: AFRICAN countries have been urged to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opportunities to stimulate business as it envisions reaching the continent's agenda in 2063. Minister of Industry and Trade, Dr Ashatu Kijaji made the remarks on Tuesday this week at the opening of the 13th AfCFTA Council of Ministers (COM) meeting in Durban, South Africa. "As member states of this agreement we should make good use of the existing opportunities starting […]

todayFebruary 2, 2024

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Dive into the thrill of the game: Virtually and physically

[ad_1] In today’s digital age, the line between the traditional sporting battlefields and the vibrant casino floors has been intriguingly blurred. Sports fans no longer just cheer from the sidelines—they are stepping into an electrifying world where their passion for the game can bear fruit in more ways than one, thanks to platforms like betway gh. Enthusiasts experience the seamless transition from spectating to participating, making each game even more thrilling. […]

todayFebruary 2, 2024

Africa

Survivors being treated after Kenya gas explosion

[ad_1] Survivors being treated after Kenya gas explosion - BBC News BreakingBreaking newsClose breaking news SummaryAt least three people are now confirmed to have died in a huge gas explosion in the Kenyan capital, NairobiMore than 250 were injured in the blast which took place in the densely populated Embakasi district just before midnightA government spokesperson said the blast happened after a lorry loaded with gas exploded [ad_2] Source link

todayFebruary 2, 2024

Africa

Kenya: 2 dead, hundreds injured in gas explosion

[ad_1] At least two people have died in a gas explosion in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi on Thursday evening. Over 200 people sustained injuries in the huge explosion in the East African country, according to local officials. Local media reported that the blaze started when a truck carrying gas blew up in Nairobi’s Embakasi district at about 11:30 p.m. local time. The blast ignited “a huge ball of fire that spread […]

todayFebruary 2, 2024

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