Recent news about Africa has highlighted a range of events, including the African Union's ban on the trade in donkey skins for traditional Chinese medicine, the Moroccan navy intercepting migrants en route to Spain's Canary Islands, and the discovery of a new species of pterosaur on the Isle of Skye. Additionally, reports have covered the impact of industrial mining on Africa's great ape population, the challenges faced by the continent due to high temperatures affecting millions and putting pressure on chocolate prices, and the outages experienced in several African countries.
Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, covering about 20% of Earth's land area. With a population of approximately 1.3 billion people, Africa is known for its diverse cultures, languages, and landscapes. The continent faces various challenges, including political instability, poverty, and environmental issues. However, Africa also boasts rich natural resources, wildlife, and a growing economy in many regions. The African Union, a continental union consisting of 55 member states, plays a key role in addressing regional issues and promoting unity among African nations.
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Fred Tomlinson completes Sunday's race on Monday at the alternative finish line for slower runners.
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Beijing's half-marathon gold medalist He Jie disqualified after three runners deliberately slowed down to let him win.
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Tunde Onakoya, who has beaten previous record of 56 hours, hopes to raise $1m for children’s education in Africa
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The Italian Coast Guard says it has rescued 22 people and recovered nine bodies after a smugglers’ boat capsized in a storm about 30 miles south of the island of Lampedusa
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame says he's concerned by what he saw as a U.S. failure to characterize the 1994 massacres as a genocide against the country’s minority Tutsis
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Russ Cook, nicknamed ‘Hardest Geezer’, claims to be the first person to run the full length of Africa - but that has been disputed by a seven-member association, who say it was first achieved 14 years ago
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Levion Parker went over overboard from a cruise ship in the Bahamas a week ago - but his father denies reports the pair were arguing beforehand.
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Industrial mining threatens up to one-third of Africa's great ape population.
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Zimbabwe’s declaration follows similar actions by neighbouring Zambia and Malawi, where drought linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon has scorched crops.
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With cocoa and sugar prices at record highs and tougher regulation to fight rising obesity, the head of Cadbury’s has a lot on her plate over the peak chocolate season of Easter
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An eight-year-old girl survived and was airlifted to hospital in serious condition.
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Rights groups say the Russian mercenary group known as Wagner is helping government forces in central and northern Mali carry out raids and drone strikes that have killed scores of civilians
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New species may help further understand how frogs and salamanders developed their specialised traits, scientists say
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High temperatures in February affected millions of people and put further pressure on chocolate prices
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Outages have been reported in South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana and Burkina Faso.
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Demand for lithium, which is used in electric vehicle batteries, has soared but domestic production of the metal has lagged behind other countries.
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The African Union has banned the trade in donkey skins, used to produce a traditional Chinese medicine, in an effort to protect donkey populations and the livelihoods of rural communities in Africa.
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Scientists have discovered a new species of pterosaur, Ceoptera evansae, on the Isle of Skye, dating back to the Middle Jurassic period.
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The Moroccan navy intercepted 141 migrants attempting to traverse the Atlantic Ocean from West Africa to Spain's Canary Islands.
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The African Union is dedicating 2024 as the Year of Education to address the continent's progress and challenges in education.