Africa
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Jul- 2021 -27 July
Tunisian President Sacks Prime Minister, Freezes Parliament
The sacking of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi follows violent protests over the government's handling of the pandemic. The post Tunisian President Sacks Prime Minister, Freezes Parliament appeared first on Zenger…
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26 July
Ethiopia Completes Second Phase Of Filling Africa’s Largest Dam, Angering Egypt And Sudan
Egypt and Sudan fear that a severe reduction in the River Nile waters due to the Ethiopian dam could threaten their people. The post Ethiopia Completes Second Phase Of Filling…
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26 July
Algeria: Kabylia Marks The 23rd Anniversary Of The Murder Of Controversial Singer Matoub Lounès
The immensely popular and controversial singer was killed by unknown people on June 25, 1998. The post Algeria: Kabylia Marks The 23rd Anniversary Of The Murder Of Controversial Singer Matoub…
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20 July
Riding Growth Of Liquefied Natural Gas, US Stays Atop Worldwide Petroleum Production
As overseas countries move away from coal, American gas exporters are lowering costs. The post Riding Growth Of Liquefied Natural Gas, US Stays Atop Worldwide Petroleum Production appeared first on…
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20 July
Cycling For Sanitary Pad Earns Kenyan Woman International Recognition
Milka Hadida was honored with the Florence Nightingale medal for her initiative in helping keep girls in school. The post Cycling For Sanitary Pad Earns Kenyan Woman International Recognition appeared…
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19 July
Environmentalist Invents App To Clean Up Cameroon’s Polluted Rivers
Ismael Essome makes boats from recycled plastic which he donates to fishermen in Cameroon's coastal towns. The post Environmentalist Invents App To Clean Up Cameroon’s Polluted Rivers appeared first on…
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19 July
‘My Children Are Determined To Kill Me’: Plight Of Kenya’s Elderly Accused Of Witchcraft
Witchcraft allegations are often leveled at the elderly on Kenya's coast, a guise used by family members to dispossess them. The post ‘My Children Are Determined To Kill Me’: Plight…
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17 July
Kenyan Doctor Ditches Medicine, Finds Success In Fitness And Adventures Firm
Taii Odero pursued medicine out of peer pressure, but a stint as gym trainer as a university student led him in another direction. The post Kenyan Doctor Ditches Medicine, Finds…
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16 July
Zimbabwe’s Financially Excluded Rural Folk Grab Opportunities In Digital Stock Trading
Online stock trading app opens up capital markets to Zimbabwe's financially excluded investors. The post Zimbabwe’s Financially Excluded Rural Folk Grab Opportunities In Digital Stock Trading appeared first on Zenger…
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14 July
Death Toll Climbs To 72 As Violence Continues In South Africa
Mass protests broke out after former President Jacob Zuma surrendered to police to face a 15-month jail term. The post Death Toll Climbs To 72 As Violence Continues In South…
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