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🇳🇬 An unknown epidemic has claimed the lives of at least 45 people, including several children, in northwestern Nigeria
The outbreak began Monday in the village of Gundutse in Kano State, officials said.
Alerted to the situation, authorities at the regional and national levels are engaged to ascertain the cause. Samples of water and blood have been taken for laboratory testing. The community has been advised to use well water, and, as a precautionary measure, a borehole in the village has been sealed off.
Rural areas in Kano are frequently struck by epidemics linked to contaminated water. The proliferation of disease is further exacerbated by the practice of open defecation. Medical professionals and international agencies strongly advocate the use of potable water in daily routines to safeguard health.
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The outbreak began Monday in the village of Gundutse in Kano State, officials said.
Alerted to the situation, authorities at the regional and national levels are engaged to ascertain the cause. Samples of water and blood have been taken for laboratory testing. The community has been advised to use well water, and, as a precautionary measure, a borehole in the village has been sealed off.
Rural areas in Kano are frequently struck by epidemics linked to contaminated water. The proliferation of disease is further exacerbated by the practice of open defecation. Medical professionals and international agencies strongly advocate the use of potable water in daily routines to safeguard health.
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🌍 💰 Which African countries are home to the highest number of millionaires and billionaires?
Recently, British wealth advisory firm Henley & Partners published the Africa Wealth Report 2024, which lists the top African countries and cities with the highest number of millionaires. The report is based on data collected between 2013 and 2023.
South Africa is leading the list with 37,400 millionaire nationals, including 102 individuals whose fortunes exceed $100 million and 5 billionaires, according to the report.
In second place, Egypt has 15,600 millionaires, including 52 people with assets of more than $100 million and 7 billionaires.
As for Nigeria, which is home to Africa's richest individual, Aliko Dangote, the West African country is home to 8,200 millionaires, including 23 individuals whose fortunes exceed $100 million and 3 billionaires.
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Recently, British wealth advisory firm Henley & Partners published the Africa Wealth Report 2024, which lists the top African countries and cities with the highest number of millionaires. The report is based on data collected between 2013 and 2023.
South Africa is leading the list with 37,400 millionaire nationals, including 102 individuals whose fortunes exceed $100 million and 5 billionaires, according to the report.
In second place, Egypt has 15,600 millionaires, including 52 people with assets of more than $100 million and 7 billionaires.
As for Nigeria, which is home to Africa's richest individual, Aliko Dangote, the West African country is home to 8,200 millionaires, including 23 individuals whose fortunes exceed $100 million and 3 billionaires.
👉 Read the full story for more details!
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🌍 🌡 Human-induced climate change key factor in deadly Sahel heatwave: study
Mali and Burkina Faso experienced an unprecedented heatwave from April 1 to April 5, leading to temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius and causing numerous deaths.
A recent study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group revealed that the severe heatwave in the Sahel region of Africa was directly linked to human-induced climate change, emphasizing that without human influence, this extreme event would not have occurred.
This extreme heat event, lasting five days, was considered a rare occurrence, happening once every 200 years, but the study warned that such events could become more frequent with continued climate change.
Despite the fact that Africa contributes 2 to 3 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent is among the regions most exposed to the negative consequences of climate change, according to the UN.
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Mali and Burkina Faso experienced an unprecedented heatwave from April 1 to April 5, leading to temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius and causing numerous deaths.
A recent study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group revealed that the severe heatwave in the Sahel region of Africa was directly linked to human-induced climate change, emphasizing that without human influence, this extreme event would not have occurred.
This extreme heat event, lasting five days, was considered a rare occurrence, happening once every 200 years, but the study warned that such events could become more frequent with continued climate change.
Despite the fact that Africa contributes 2 to 3 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent is among the regions most exposed to the negative consequences of climate change, according to the UN.
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