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Africa: Afcon 2023 – Group Donates Jerseys to Super Eagles’ Fans Ahead of South Africa Clash

[ad_1] Mohammed urged Nigerians to unite behind the Super Eagles as they confront South Africa on Wednesday As the Super Eagles prepare for their crucial semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday evening in Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire, a non-governmental organisation, 100% Focus Nigeria, has stepped up to show their support by donating jerseys for fans. Ahead of the match at Stade de la Paix in Bouake, the group's chairman, Ibrahim Mohammed, presented the jerseys to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). "This […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 2

News

Kenya: Mutua Says Probe Launched On Surge in Hyena Attacks

[ad_1] Kilifi — The government has launched a probe into the rise in hyena attacks amid indications of population growth. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua Wednesday said preliminary investigations had revealed a notable increase in the hyena population within Nairobi's Juja area and the Nairobi National Park. Mutua, who spoke while on a public engagement in Kilifi, attributed the projected population growth to the dry spell witnessed in the country before the onset of El Nino rains in […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: Microplastics Found in Nile River’s Tilapia Fish – New Study

[ad_1] The Nile is one of the world's most famous rivers. It's also Africa's most important freshwater system. About 300 million people live in the 11 countries it flows through. Many rely on its waters for agriculture and fishing to make a living. The Nile's two main tributaries, the Blue Nile and the White Nile, come together in Sudan's capital city, Khartoum. This industrial hub has grown rapidly over the past few decades. The Nile is not immune to the […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Money and Ageing – South African Study Shows Cash Grants Help People Live Longer and Have Better Memory Function

[ad_1] Nearly half of South Africa's 60 million people receive social grants, ranging from child support to pensions. The grants are designed to provide financial assistance to people living in poverty. The largest components of the South African social grant system were introduced, or expanded to include the full population, in the 1990s. Since then, the system has evolved into one of the most comprehensive in the global south. In addition to their direct financial benefits, the grants have been […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: World News in Brief – Unprecedented Cholera Spike in Africa, Julian Assange Extradition Update, Locusts Compound Sudan Crisis

[ad_1] Cholera cases are surging globally, and there's been an unprecedented spike in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. Dr. Fiona Braka from WHO's regional office in Brazzaville, Congo, said that eastern and southern Africa have been particularly badly affected. In just the first four weeks of the year, 10 African countries reported more than 26,000 cases and 700 deaths, which is nearly double the number reported last year over the same period. Zambia and Zimbabwe have […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Defying Tradition, Championing Rights – UNFPA Sparks Change in Female Genital Mutilation Hotspots Across East Africa

[ad_1] "Is [female genital mutilation] religious?" Under a tree in the quiet village of Dalocha Woreda in Central Ethiopia region, Nuritu Sirbar, the Head of the Dalocha district Women and Children's Affairs Office, challenged community and religious leaders four years ago to justify a deeply ingrained tradition - female genital mutilation (FGM). The answers provided by the elders reflected a struggle between tradition and the growing realization of the severe health risks associated with FGM. They searched for justification in […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

Entertainment

Ethiopia: Rocks in a Hard Place – Lalibela Priests Raise Fears Amid War and Weather

[ad_1] Cracks are widening along Ethiopia's ancient rock-hewn churches. Fighting has come perilously close, but rain is the bigger threat. For the past decade, Father Gebez Sahilu Degen has awoken from his bed in the town of Lalibela in the northern Amhara region of Ethiopia before the sun has had a chance to rise. He slowly ambles his way down dark streets towards the town's centuries-old rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that some consider the eighth wonder of […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Despite the Hazards, Ghana’s Illicit Waste Trade Is Booming

[ad_1] Ghana cannot recycle all its hazardous waste imports, but that hasn't curbed its role in the billion-dollar global business. Illicit waste trafficking generates around US$10 billion to US$12 billion worldwide every year, according to the Financial Action Task Force. Ghana plays a major role in this market, despite being unable to recycle all the hazardous waste it imports. Each year, around 150 000 tonnes of electronic waste are shipped to Ghana, legally and illegally. Both Western and Ghanaian companies […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Long Road in a Short Time – Ending FGM Calls for Immediate Action

[ad_1] "A woman is a full circle; within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform." This African saying celebrates the multifaceted strength of women, recognizing their capabilities not only to give life but also to cultivate and change the world around them. The proverb reminds me of Nia, a courageous female genital mutilation (FGM) survivor from Tanzania, whose journey epitomizes the essence of this adage. Nia, once a voiceless victim of FGM, transformed into a force within her […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 1

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