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 ...
MTN, Lynk make Africa's first satellite voice call using smartphone
The South African unit of MTN Group and American low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite provider Lynk Global said on Thursday they ...
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Over 40,000 new gut microbes discovered in African populations
More than 40,000 previously unknown gut microbes in African populations could completely change how medicines work for ...
Electric tricycles are a ticket to respect and prosperity for some rural women in Zimbabwe
Electric tricycles are transforming the lives of some women in parts of rural Zimbabwe. They offer financial independence and ...
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Africa: We must do more to break barriers for rural women farmers and address the deeply rooted in structural inequalities
Similarly, The Guardian reported on Kenya’s national gene bank efforts to conserve indigenous seeds, which could help rural women combat food insecurity and climate change. Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki ...
For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids
That’s why Nigeria is placing its bets on solar mini-grids—small installations that produce up to 10 megawatts of electricity ...
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Parents’ advice benefits African American youth – when they seek support
Adolescence is a critical time for developing social skills and youth often navigate difficult peer experiences. Parents can ...