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Plastic Waste Blocks Congo’s Ruzizi Dam, Triggering Severe Power Outages

Plastic Waste Blocks Congo’s Ruzizi Dam, Triggering Severe Power Outages

Plastic waste clogging the Ruzizi Dam in Congo has caused widespread power outages, highlighting urgent ...
  • 18 November 2024
  • Africa
Copper Deposits

Mountain Collapse in DR Congo Unveils Large Copper Deposits

A mountain collapse in the DR Congo reveals extensive copper deposits, sparking excitement and concerns ...
  • 18 November 2024
  • Africa
AFCON 2025.

AFCON 2025: Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Others Secure Spots as Qualifiers Heat Up

Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and 13 other teams qualify for AFCON 2025. Discover the full list ...
  • 17 November 2024
  • Africa
Illegal Miners

South Africa Declines Aid to Illegal Miners in Closed Mine Incident

South Africa denies aid to thousands of illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine, emphasizing ...
  • 15 November 2024
  • Africa
New Mpox Strain

New Mpox Strain Emerges in Central Africa, Experts Highlight Bushmeat Trade Risks and African Innovation in Detection

A new strain of mpox has emerged, significantly impacting children in the Democratic Republic of ...

  • 13 November 2024
  • Africa
Tyla

South African Artist Tyla Dominates 2024 MTV EMAs, Outshining Burna Boy, Asake

South African artist Tyla wins big at the 2024 MTV EMAs, taking home three awards ...
  • 12 November 2024
  • Africa
CAF Women

FC Masar Coach Delighted as Team Stuns Mamelodi Sundowns in CAF Women’s Champions League

FC Masar stuns Mamelodi Sundowns with a 1-0 victory in the CAF Women’s Champions League. ...
  • 11 November 2024
  • Africa
Exhibition

Germany Hosts Exhibition to Enhance Understanding of Africa Through Art

Germany hosts "Africa Through Art," an exhibition in Berlin aimed at enhancing understanding of African ...
  • 11 November 2024
  • Africa
Women’s Champions League

CAF Announces 52% Increase in Women’s Champions League Prize Money

CAF announces a 52% increase in Women’s Champions League prize money, reflecting its commitment to ...
  • 11 November 2024
  • Africa
Environmental Cleanup

Ghana’s Music Stars Applaud Youth-Led Initiative for Environmental Cleanup

Ghanaian music stars like Stonebwoy and Sarkodie join Team Sweeping Ghana Clean, a youth-led initiative ...
  • 11 November 2024
  • Africa
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