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Deadly Africa heat caused by climate change, scientists say | BBC News
A deadly heatwave in West Africa and the Sahel was “impossible” without human-induced climate change, scientists say. Temperatures soared above 48C in Mali last month with one hospital linking hundreds of deaths to the extreme heat. In Bamako, the capital of Mali, the Gabriel Toure Hospital said it recorded 102 deaths in the first days of April. Researchers say human activities like…
Fear and Loathing in South Africa – BBC Africa Eye documentary
BBC Africa Eye investigates the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica A network of anti-migrant groups is emerging across South Africa, spreading anti-migrant rhetoric and even attacking migrant communities. The groups blame illegal migrants for the state of the country’s economy, lack of housing and an explosion of drug abuse….
What’s behind the wave of coups in Africa? | Start Here
Six countries in West and Central Africa have had coups in the last few years, with Gabon and Niger the most recent. Is there a pattern emerging? And where do France and Russia fit in? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains. 00:50 – A wave of coups—where are they happening? 01:30 – What happened in Gabon? 01:55 – The power struggle in Niger 02:30 – What…
Africa Climate Summit: Leaders meeting in Nairobi
African heads of state are meeting in Nairobi for the inaugural Africa Climate Summit. They’re deliberating in the Kenyan Capital on how the continent can take climate action. Among the aims are a common plan for tackling climate change, proposals for a new international financing framework. And plans for dealing biodiversity loss. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi now joins us live from Nairobi for the latest…
Deadly South Africa fire puts spotlight on informal housing | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
A huge fire that killed dozens of people at an abandoned building used as informal housing in South Africa has cast a spotlight on the country’s housing crisis. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies
The head of the African Union is urging Russia to renew the deal which allowed Ukraine to safely export grain to Africa. AU chair and Comoros President Azali Assoumani spoke during the final day of the Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg. He also called for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports from St Petersburg, Russia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe –…
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The UN's human rights chief has said he is "horrified" by the destruction of Gaza's Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals and the reports of "mass graves" being found at the sites [...]
Zach and Tori Roloff appear on 'Little People, Big World' for the last time in the season 25 finale, which aired on TLC. The series will no longer feature any [...]
The prime minister has cancelled public appearances through the weekend, paralysing the country’s political system and raising the possibility of a new election. [...]
