ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — As the sun sets in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, Ahmed Bukar turns on his home air conditioner for a blast of warm air. The charge valve on the outdoor unit is leaking the refrigerant gas that powers the unit. A technician recently helped him refill the air conditioner with gas, … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — When Benson Wanjala started farming in his western Kenyan village two and a half decades ago, his 25-acre farm could produce a bountiful harvest of 200 bags of maize. That has dwindled to 30. He says his once fertile land has turned into a nearly lifeless field that no longer provides … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — When Benson Wanjala started farming in his western Kenyan village two and a half decades ago, his 25-acre farm could produce a bountiful harvest of 200 bags of maize. That has dwindled to 30. He says his once fertile land has turned into a nearly lifeless field that no longer provides … Read more
As a child in Ivory Coast, West Africa, Tidiane Ouattara gathered with friends in his village to look at the stars. The group, who called themselves “the Moon Club,” lay on the ground and looked up at the cosmos. “We believed we could talk to the moon,” he told CNN in a video interview. “From … Read more
Wherever your journey takes you, whatever the purpose of your trip, information about the likely health risks at your destination – and how to reduce them – is an essential part of ensuring a successful and enjoyable holiday. A specialist travel clinic is a good place to start, for a careful assessment of your previous … Read more
About 11,000 years ago, humans made a major shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture. This change, known as the Neolithic Revolution, dramatically changed our diets. For decades, scientists have thought that pre-agricultural human groups ate a lot of animal protein. But analysis has always been hampered by a shortage of well-preserved human remains from … Read more
About 11,000 years ago, humans made a major shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture. This change, known as the Neolithic Revolution, dramatically changed our diets. For decades, scientists have thought that pre-agricultural human groups ate a lot of animal protein. But analysis has always been hampered by a shortage of well-preserved human remains from … Read more
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Anita Akpeere prepared fried rice in her kitchen in Ghana’s capital as a stream of notifications for restaurant orders lit up apps on her phone. “I don’t think I could work in my industry without a phone,” she said as requests came in for her signature dish, a traditional fermented dumpling. … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — When Ademola Adesina founded a startup in 2015 to offer solar and battery subscription packages to individuals and businesses in Nigeria, it was a lot harder to raise money than it is today. Climate tech was new to Africa, the continent was a young destination for venture capital money, there were … Read more