Environment
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Cholera Threatens Cameroon
Yaounde, July 22, 2018,(AltAfrica) — A cholera outbreak in Cameroon has claimed at least a dozen lives. Hundreds of people have been rushed to several hospitals ... -
UNAID: Eastern, Southern Africa Most Affected by HIV Epidemic
Nairobi, July 22, 2018,(AltAfrica) — A report by UNAIDS, “Miles to go—closing gaps, breaking barriers, righting injustices”, warns that the global response to HIV is at ... -
Kenya: Pres. Kenyatta Approves Law Granting 15 Percent Tax Relief
Nairobi, July 18, 2018,(AltAfrica) — President Uhuru Kenyatta today signed into law a Bill creating a 15 percent tax relief for Kenyans buying houses under ... -
Kenya: Government launches investigation into rhino deaths
Nairobi, July 18, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Kenya launched an independent investigation on Tuesday into the deaths of black rhinos while they were being transported by the ... -
Libyan oil needs reforms to resume production – UN Envoy
Geneva, July 18, 2018,(AltAfrica) — The U.N. envoy for Libya said Monday he fears the recent agreement to resume oil production in the conflict-torn country ... -
South Africa: Pres. Ramaphosa talks tough on mine safety, says to engage tribal chiefs on land
Johannesburg, July 17, 2018,(AltAfrica) – South Africa will tighten its mine safety regulations to hold mine operators accountable for accidental deaths in the industry, President ... -
Togo is teaching the world how complex gadgets can be built from everyday waste.
Sam Kodo with VTBot, the robot teacher he has invented, which he hopes will help Togo overcome teacher shortages. SOURCE SAM KODO London, July ... -
Nigeria, Sudan, Mozambique among countries at risk as temperatures soar
London, July 16, 2018 (AltAfrica)-Three African countries including Nigeria have been listed among countries most at risk as global warming brings more high temperatures, ... -
Botswana: Government may put elephants in cross-hairs as it moves to lift hunting ban
Gaborone, July 16, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, may lift a ban on hunting for sport in the face of ... -
South Africa: Five miners killed in fire at copper mine
JOHANNESBURG, July 16, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Five miners died on Sunday in a fire at a South African copper mine operated by unlisted Palabora Mining Company, ...
