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The African diet that reduces inflammation in just two weeks

A traditional African diet, rich in vegetables, fiber, and fermented foods, can reverse inflammation and protect against chronic diseases in just two weeks, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the Netherlands and Tanzania. In contrast, a...

Hippos in danger: illegal mining, habitat loss, and anthrax outbreaks in Africa

The common hippopotamus, one of the most emblematic mammals of the African ecosystem, is facing a conservation crisis, worsened by poaching, habitat destruction, and anthrax outbreaks. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this species is classified as vulnerable,...

An ancient African city on the brink of oblivion due to advancing desertification.

Chinguetti, an ancient city in Mauritania, houses some of the oldest texts and Quranic manuscripts in West Africa, which could soon be lost due to advanced desertification. For centuries, poets, scholars, and theologians have flocked to Chinguetti, a trans-Saharan trading...

The devastating strategy of locust swarms

In the spring of 2020, a massive swarm of locusts, the largest in seven decades, devastated crops in ten countries in East Africa. This phenomenon caused estimated losses of 8.5 billion dollars, severely affecting a region where 23 million...

Earth X-ray: seismic data used to locate drinking water

In Tanzania, amidst a serious water crisis, a geological exploration decided to use seismic information to find drinking water. In other words, they turned to the data held by oil companies to locate the subterranean resource. Fridtjov Ruden, one of...

They spread where the vital water sources are located in Africa.

Tracking seismic data could help in finding groundwater in Africa, where water scarcity affects two-thirds of the population. In Tanzania, a geological exploration for water seemed doomed to fail until Fridtjov Ruden, one of the hydrogeologists on the project, had...

African electric motorcycle traveled 6000 km solely powered by solar energy

Roam, a company of **African origin** recognized for its (https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/producen-una-bicicleta-electrica-en-cordoba-para-promover-la-movilidad-sostenible/), has taken a significant step with the **Roam Air**. This motorcycle is designed for the demanding conditions of countries like Kenya and stands out for its ability to be...

France fears up to 1,000 deaths in Mayotte following cyclone Chido.

Cyclone Chido, the "worst cyclone in centuries" that has devastated the island, brought winds of over 220 km/h when it made landfall on Saturday, according to the French meteorological service. One day after the "worst cyclone of the century" swept...

Aid milestone: The World Bank allocates $100 billion to the poorest countries

The World Bank announced on Thursday that it has raised nearly $24 billion to provide loans and grants to the poorest countries, which will generate a record $100 billion in total purchasing power. Fundraising Details Donor countries pledged $23.7 billion to...

742 new species discovered in the Congo Basin

The report titled "New life in the Congo Basin: a decade of species discoveries (2013-2023)" highlights the incredible biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation of one of the world's most vital ecosystems. Over the past ten years, 742 new...

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Glacier detachment in Peru turns training into a real rescue

During a training session of the International Mountain Rescue Course, held on Vallunaraju Mountain located in Huascarán National Park,...