The Destruction of the Ecosystem in the Niger Delta has Led to a Cycle of Poverty
The environmental problems in communities like Bille, Andoni, Okirika, Emohua and Ibaa in Rivers State are caused by oil spills, gas flaring, human activities and water pollution, among others. Between 1976 and 2006, there were at least 7,000 oil spills in the region, affecting an area of more than 2,500 square kilometres. These oil spills […]
Dire Situation in the DRC
The number of internally displaced people within the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a record 6.9 million due to escalating violence, the United Nations said Monday. The conflict between Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) rebels and militias loyal to DR Congo’s government has intensified in the eastern province of North Kivu since early October, […]
Electrifying Africa’s Most Rural Places
Husk Power Systems, a clean energy company at the forefront of fueling rural electrification has raised $103 million Series D in equity and debt to meet its objectives. The firm announced plans to launch 500 solar mini-grids in Nigeria over the next five years. The capital injection includes $43 million in equity, which Husk Power […]
QNET Marks 25 Years of Excellence with Innovative Product Launches and a Green Vision
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 27 October 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- As QNET, the global wellness and lifestyle-focused direct-selling company celebrates a remarkable 25th year journey, South Africa stands a testament to the brand’s transformative impact. The milestone event brought together a staggering 20,000 attendees from over 20 countries for two back-to-back conventions in September 2023. In line with […]
Mali’s Artists Miss the French Connection
Adiara Traore was due to travel to France with an international dance troupe before France suspended visa services in Mali, and the French Ministry of Culture asked the country’s artistic union to “suspend cooperation” with artists from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Amid tensions between France and Sahelian juntas, Malian artists and their supporters are […]
