Nearly 116 million people in eight African countries, hardest hit by severe water crises, lack access to drinking water. Globally, flash floods have become 20 times more frequent between 2000 and 2022 The climate crisis has dramatically worsened water scarcity in Eastern and Southern Africa over the past few decades, leaving nearly 116 million people […]
Piecing together the story of Europe’s earliest settlers is a challenge, largely because relevant human fossils are scarce. On March 12, researchers announced thediscovery of a new fossil from the excavation site of Sime del Elefante, near Burgos in Spain. Known as ATE7-1, the new fossil consists of a partial face belonging to an ancient
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Held on 20 March, International Francophonie Day – or, in the spirit of the day, Journée internationale de la francophonie – celebrates the French language, spoken by more than 321 million people across five continents, and the diversity of francophone culture. French is the fifth most spoken language in the world – fourth on the
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues as Africa’s top national teams battle it out in Matchday 5 of the qualifiers. With the tournament set to take place in Canada, the USA, and Mexico, teams across the continent are looking to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the prestigious global event. As the
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Nairobi — The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for greater focus on oral health in Africa, where 42 per cent of the population is affected by oral diseases. Speaking on World Oral Health Day 2025, Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Chikwe Ihekweazu, emphasized the urgent need to prioritize oral health, warning that conditions
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Rather than seeking a single cure — a magic bullet — for Alzheimer’s disease, a shotgun blast of different drugs with different targets may be a better approach to this very complex condition. Listen to this article 8 min Listen to this article 8 min Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure
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On the occasion on World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, marked on 24 March, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for an urgent investment of resources to protect and maintain tuberculosis (TB) care and support services for people in need across regions and countries. TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, responsible for over 1 million
The GIVO Centre, Ikota launch brought together community members, government officials, diplomatic representatives, and sustainability enthusiasts, demonstrating the company’s continued expansion of circular economy solutions across Africa. GIVO (Garbage In, Value Out), a leading climate-tech and circular economy startup, has successfully launched its fourth zero-carbon recycling hub in Nigeria, on 18 March, 2025, at Ikota
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Ahead of World TB Day, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) calls on all countries and international donors to prioritise and ensure sustained investments for diagnosing, treating, and preventing tuberculosis (TB) for all – especially children, who remain the most vulnerable. Every three minutes, a child dies of TB. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.25
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Large-scale public art project to raise awareness about climate change Hundreds of life-sized animal puppets will be performing in cities from Central Africa to the northern tip of Norway to raise awareness about climate change. Titled ‘The Herds’, this large-scale public art project will see the puppets performing with choreographers, artists, musicians and climate activists.
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