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Crews from Virunga Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the Virunga Energies company is also located, are rebuilding power lines torn down by lava flow. “The pipes and tanks were covered by lava. So right now, the population is suffering a lot. To get even 20 litres of water, they have to […]
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In an effort to avoid a repeat of the event, in mid-May, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced it had started dredging work to widen and deepen the southern part of the canal where the Ever Given was jammed. The 30-kilometer-long area will be widened by 40 meters to the east and deepened to 72 […]
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Cameroon rights groups, opposition parties and local media are asking the government to publish its findings after most of a $335 million loan from the IMF could not be accounted for. At least 15 officials have appeared before commissions of investigation. A government statement read on Cameroon state media Monday calls on civilians to remain […]
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I Feel It is the debut single by super-talented Keanu Harker. Well-known for his electric performances on Mnet’s The Voice SA, Harker now releases his first independent song. “I Feel It is a very close and personal song to me, and I wrote it during a very crazy time in my life. There were times […]
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They say 3rd time is a charm, we say 13 is our charm. Today marks exactly 13 years since the founding of Africa 24 Media. We launched with pomp and flair in front of international press and content creators in a Nairobi Hotel. The promise was making sure the narrative of Africa was changed through […]
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The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) recently announced that it will immediately and almost completely eliminate its funding for neglected tropical disease (NTD) programs globally. Thss decision will negatively affect the lives of more than 100 million people across 22 African countries. NTDs are a group of parasitic, viral, and bacterial infections that […]
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With tourists absent due to the virus and school visits, a major source of income, not happening because of restrictions, a number of other cultural institutions are suffering a similar fate. They include the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town, the Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Mandela’s house in the township of Soweto. South Africa’s 200 billion […]
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Vast grasslands, lakes and woods are spread over more than 10,000 square kilometres, making it an important flyway for migratory birds. But the massive reserve is under threat. The population has exploded, putting pressure for new croplands on this area tucked away by the Ethiopian border. Human encroachment disturbs the park’s wildlife in other ways […]
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The ancient El Jem amphitheatre is 3rd century structure, so symbolic of Tunisia that it features on the 20-dinar note, usually receives about 190 000 visitors a year, but in 2020 only 45 000 came, and so far this year it has been deserted most of the time. Most tourists come to Tunisia for its […]
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Air carriers across the continent are finding additional ways to cultivate a sense of safety. In late 2020, Air Maroc, the national carrier for Morocco, announced that it was offering its customers free insurance with the purchase of a ticket before May 31, 2021, assuming the coverage of medical expenses of up to $180,000. This […]
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On May 25, Rio de Janeiro’s councilwoman Thais Ferreira, an Afro-Brazilian female political activist, launched a project which intends to show and promote the importance of a historical Afro-Brazilian site located in Rio’s downtown region. The geographical site known as Little Africa, Pequena África in Portuguese, was the gateway door where most Africans were received […]
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African architecture is prolific and diverse, and a new seven-volume series showcases it in all its glory. ‘The Sub-Saharan Africa Architectural Guide’ covers an enormous amount of ground thanks to the contributions of over 350 authors profiling some 850 buildings across the area’s 49 countries. The huge scope of the work is apparent in the […]
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