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Jigawa to construct 10 dams for dry-season farming
The Jigawa State Government has unveiled plans to construct 10 small dams across the state, a move aimed at enhancing dry-season farming and improving the livelihoods of its people.The Special Adviser ...
Sydney Morning Herald11d
This safari offers a daring level of immersion, without the truck scrums
African wild dogs are prolific day-hunters but tonight ... As dusk falls, we stomp up the dry Luwi River bed until, finally, ...
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Niger Becomes First African Country to Eliminate River Blindness, WHO Confirms
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger as the first country in Africa and the fifth globally to eliminate onchocerciasis (river blindness), marking a historic milestone in ...
New York Post14d
Beware ‘Wet February’ — expert reveals the healthiest way to consume alcohol
Congratulations if you’ve made it smug and sober to the finish line of Dry January. While you may be ready to celebrate with a libation, an expert warns of the party peril of Wet February.
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West African Rain Eases Dry Conditions and Hammer Cocoa Prices
Cocoa prices today are sharply lower and posted 1-1/2 week lows as recent rain in West Africa has boosted soil moisture levels, eased dry conditions. and sparked long liquidation pressure in cocoa ...
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Niger First in Africa to Eradicate River Blindness
The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa to be ...
Wetlands in South Africa’s Addo elephant park are in danger: what’s being done to protect them
Environmental scientists have compiled the first list of wetlands in the park. This will be useful to measure the effects of climate change.
Zawya16d
Dry Zimbabwe hit by blackouts but renewables still underfunded
Electricity imports from South Africa, Mozambique and other countries make up 20%, according to the state-run Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority. Water levels at the Kariba South station on the ...
Yahoo News16d
Last dry day before atmospheric river moves in Friday
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Thursday will be the Bay Area’s last dry day before a trend of wet weather builds into the weekend. An approaching atmospheric river is expected to continue into next week.
Vanguard16d
Niger becomes first African country to eradicate river blindness – WHO
Niger has become the first African country to eliminate river blindness, a parasitic disease that is the second-leading cause of blindness in the world, the WHO said Thursday. Niger is “the ...
AllAfrica.com16d
Niger: WHO Verifies Niger as the First Country in the African Region to Eliminate Onchocerciasis
The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa to be ...