Mali embraces solar power for rural areas but the challenges are still vast
A solar power plant in this rural corner of Mali has jolted a village to life and awakened dreams of steady power in this ...
President Mahama triggers process for a pan-African movement to fight for reparations
At the start of his second term as president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama initiated efforts to revive ties with three fellow ...
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Rwanda: African Renaissance - Is Globalisation Igniting Its Revival?
Rwanda hosted the "African Renaissance Retreat," an event spearheaded by Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote to unite ...
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Africa: Tens of Millions At Risk of Extreme Hunger and Starvation As Unprecedented Funding Crisis Spirals
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today that 58 million people risk losing life-saving assistance in the ...
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Mali embraces solar power for rural areas but the challenges are still vast
The border village of Karan and its 3,000 people used to go days without ... But experts say the rest of Mali — and much of West Africa — has a long way to go before seeing similar progress.
At least 44 killed in Niger jihadist attack, authorities say
Islamist militants killed at least 44 civilians and severely injured 13 others during an attack on a mosque in southwest ...
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Africa's huge gold mine that's been shut down after £190mn worth of gold was seized
Africa is a continent full of natural resources ... “Ultimately, it's the people of Mali that lose,” he said. “The investors will move on to another country, another project and other ...
As China Expands Global Footprint, It Gets Into More Trouble
China has helped remake Niger's energy sector, but pay disparities and unequal employment roles have caused friction.
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Niger declares three days of mourning after mosque attack kills 44
Authorities blame the deadly attack in the town of Kokorou on the Islamic State in the Great Sahara, an ISIL affiliate.