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Africa: Lead Poisoning - the Persistent Threat From Mismanaged Waste

Africa: Lead Poisoning – the Persistent Threat From Mismanaged Waste

In excess amounts, lead can contaminate food sources, harm biodiversity, and cause severe neurological impairments in humans, especially in children Across Africa, the spectre of lead poisoning continues to pose a big threat to both the environment and public health. Despite the stringent regulations under the Basel and Bamako Conventions aimed at controlling waste containing […]

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Africa: CAF Confederation Cup - Enyimba's Quarterfinal Hopes Under Threat After Al Masry Draw

Africa: CAF Confederation Cup – Enyimba’s Quarterfinal Hopes Under Threat After Al Masry Draw

The result leaves the two-time African champions in a precarious position, needing a win against group leaders Zamalek in their final match to have any chance of progressing to the quarterfinals Nigeria Premier League side Enyimba are teetering on the brink of elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. This follows their 1-1 draw against Egyptian

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Africa's Vision for Agricultural Transformation Unveiled At Uganda Summit

Africa’s Vision for Agricultural Transformation Unveiled At Uganda Summit

In Uganda’s Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, African leaders, policymakers, and experts gathered for a landmark summit focused on transforming the continent’s agrifood systems. Led by Malawi’s Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale, the summit aligned with the 2025 deadline of the Malabo Declaration, underscoring the urgency of unlocking Africa’s agricultural potential to feed 2.5 billion people by

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Africa: I Have Scored Against Orlando Pirates Here in Orlando - Khanyisa Mayo

Africa: I Have Scored Against Orlando Pirates Here in Orlando – Khanyisa Mayo

CR Belouizdad striker, Khanyisa Mayo is determined to carry on from where he left off against Orlando Pirates, having found the only goal in the 2-1 loss suffered in Algiers during the opening match of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stages in November last year. Mayo will be returning to Orlando Stadium for the

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Africa: Francophone Africa Is Abandoning France. What Went Wrong?

Africa: Francophone Africa Is Abandoning France. What Went Wrong?

The previous expulsion of French troops from the region saw countries invite and embrace alternative partners like Russia and China. To usher Ivorians into the new year, President Alassane Ouattara announced that French troops in Côte d’Ivoire will hand over the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion (BIMA), a French army base located in Port-Bouet, Abidjan, to

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Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa Lost $1.56bn to Internet Shutdown in 2024 - Report

Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa Lost $1.56bn to Internet Shutdown in 2024 – Report

Sub-Saharan African countries lost $1.56 billion to government-induced shutdowns in 2024, according to a new report by Top10vpn, an international VPN review website. This is 19 per cent of the total $7.69 billion that was lost to Internet shutdowns worldwide and a 10 per cent decline from $1.74 billion reported in 2023. According to the

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Africa: China Pledges $136 Million in Military Aid During African Tour

Africa: China Pledges $136 Million in Military Aid During African Tour

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded his Africa tour on Thursday, marking visits to Namibia, the Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria. In Abuja, Wang held talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, reaffirming China’s commitment to Africa. “China will firmly support Africans in addressing African issues in the African

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Africa: Antsino Proud of CHAN Officiating Role ... First Time for Namibian Woman At This Stage

Africa: Antsino Proud of CHAN Officiating Role … First Time for Namibian Woman At This Stage

Football referee and former Brave Gladiators player Twanyanyukwa Antsino has made history by being selected by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to officiate at the prestigious African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025. Born and raised in Oshikuku, Antsino (33) has made significant strides in her officiating career. She will be the only Namibian referee chosen

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Africa: New Era of Crisis for Children, As Global Conflicts Intensify and Inequality Worsens

Africa: New Era of Crisis for Children, As Global Conflicts Intensify and Inequality Worsens

The world is entering a new era of crisis for children; climate change, inequality and conflict are disrupting their lives and limiting their futures, an authoritative study from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned. At the beginning of each year, UNICEF looks ahead to the risks that children are likely to face and suggests

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Africa: Should You Use Your Retirement Savings to Pay Off Debt? Three Things to Keep in Mind

Africa: Should You Use Your Retirement Savings to Pay Off Debt? Three Things to Keep in Mind

A host of countries have taken steps to reform the terms under which people can access their retirement benefits. South Africa is the most recent. In 2024 it introduced changes that allow access to some retirement savings while ensuring that most of the money is still preserved for later. Other countries that have changed the

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