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Why the fertility gap between north and south Nigeria matters
T o fly from the south to the north of Nigeria takes only a couple of hours. Yet in one way, it is like going back in time.
Africa’s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there’s still time to get things right – insights from experts
There’s an opportunity for Africa’s cities to learn from the successes and challenges faced by cities in other parts of the ...
Only 3% of South Africans can name all five national animals and plants. Why these symbols matter
Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they ...
The lack of water in South Africa is the result of a long history of injustice – and legislation should start there
During colonialism and apartheid, Black South Africans were largely not supplied with clean, running water. New water laws must overturn this water inequality.
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Africa to have 3.8 billion people by 2100, representing one-third of humanity
The National Institute of Demographic Studies (INED) released a new report on global demographics October 16, providing a comprehensive analysis of global demographic trends using estimates and ...
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South Africa alleges ‘genocidal intent’ in Gaza, submits legal claim to ICJ against Israel
South Africa has taken a significant step by submitting a legal claim to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel, alleging "genocidal intent" in Gaza.At an undisclosed location last ...
Tiny Ohio town sees population double with influx of 3,000 migrants from African nation as mayor blames ‘open border policy’
This 1.2-square-mile village cannot absorb this kind of increase on our population,” Mayor Mark Mason said. “We didn’t ask ...
Forbes13d
South Africa
South Africa is a middle-income emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors; and a stock exchange ...
Daily Express18d
The country in Africa with 117m people that's way bigger than it looks on world map
World maps show country sizes to be geographically inaccurate depending on their placement near the Poles. Egypt is one of Africa’s biggest economies, with a population of over 117 million in ...
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Maps show NOAA's winter outlook with warmer, drier South and wetter North
which predicts the U.S. will slowly transition into a La Niña pattern that could bring wetter-than-average conditions in the North and drier-than-average conditions in the South. NOAA's seasonal ...
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South Africa asks Taiwan to move de facto embassy out of Pretoria
South Africa has asked Taiwan to move its de facto embassy out of its administrative capital, Pretoria. It has given Taipei six months to relocate its liaison office to the commercial hub of ...
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South Africa asks Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the capital
(AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying) CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa has asked Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy out of the administrative capital, Pretoria, in a move that’s seen as appeasing ...