Meet Madagascar's Solar Mamas. This team of grandmothers are installing solar panels in their remote village of Kiwalo.
"I'm really happy! My work is ... Show more
People Fixing The World - Renewable kids on the block - BBC Sounds
People Fixing The World - Renewable kids on the block - BBC Sounds


The traveller's palm: Native to Madagascar, the travellers palm or Ravenala madagascariensis, a close cousin the the bird of paradise plant in the Streliziaceae ...
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Eli Lilly beats Novo Nordisk to launch weight-loss drug Mounjaro in India, at $50 for 5 mg vial
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/eli-lilly-launches-weight-loss-drug-mounjaro-india-after-drug-regulator-approval-2025-03-20/

A Moroccan teen, in tears, shared a video on social media expressing his frustration after being mistreated by a taxi driver in Fez for not having change for a ... Show more


Madagascar’s youth mental health crisis fuelled by climate change: Young people in the region report extremely high levels of anxiety, depression ...
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Cyclone Garance hits Reunion, blowing away roofs, cutting power supply: The cyclone made landfall on the north of the Indian Ocean island.
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Round one of voting for AUC chairman position:
Raila Odinga of Kenya- 20
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti- 18
Richard Randriamandrato of ... Show more
Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl: Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would bring in mandatory life ...
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As African leaders will soon gather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the African Union Summit from 15 to 16 February, one of the key moments will be the election ... Show more
China’s magnetic tech can detect US stealth subs: study: Could China's new magnetic wake detection technology mark the end of stealth submarine warfare? ...
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Politicians compete to become next AU President | Africanews: Djiboutian diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Kenyan former prime minister Raila Amolo Odinga ...
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Madagascar gains SADC support threatening Raila Odinga's chances: SADC has written to all 16 member states seeking support for Madagascar's candidate ...
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Kenya is leaving nothing to chance in the AUC chairmanship race, Foreign Affairs PS Sing’oei says, dismisses SADC letter backing Madagascar as a cause for ... Show more
SADC writes to 16 member states, urging support for Madagascar's Randriamandrato in the AUC chair vote on February 15; Kenya confident of Raila Odinga's ... Show more
Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking more than 40 mg of fentanyl
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The AU elections begin in Addis Ababa, with candidates from Kenya, Djibouti, and Madagascar contesting for chairperson. Who will lead Africa forward? DRC ... Show more


Madagascan locals pull together to save thousands of endangered tortoises | Africanews
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Red Lentil Akoho Sy Voanio (Malagasy Coconut Lentils) is an ultra-comforting, satisfying dish we’ll be enjoying again and again this winter season 😋 ... Show more


Nature hotspot Madagascar: New chameleon and other discoveries: On expedition with the Humboldts of our day: A German herpetologist has made a historic series of ...
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Thousands of endangered tortoises rescued in Madagascar after their sanctuary floods
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Tropical depression develops near Madagascar: what you need to know: Two tropical systems, including Elvis and System No. 7-20242025, are present in the Indian ...
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A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming ... Show more
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Storm moves away from France's Mayotte after causing deadly floods in Madagascar: Tropical Storm Dikeledi was moving south of France's Indian Ocean territory of ...
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Opinion | The World Is a Mess, and It’s Still the Best Time to Be Alive: What matters isn’t so much a Trump rant as that children are less likely to die now than ...
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Cyclone-battered region sees storm Dikeledi leave Mayotte for Mozambique: Tropical storm Dikeledi barrelled towards Mozambique on Monday after leaving three dead ...
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Cylcone Chido barrels though Mayotte, affects Madagascar and the Comoros | Africanews
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Quick Glance: Death Toll Rises Dramatically After Cyclone Chido
- Authorities in Mayotte estimate that the death toll from Cyclone Chido could range from several hundred to several thousand.
- The island's main airport is closed to civilian flights due to severe damage, and the main hospital has suffered significant water damage.
- The French Red Cross describes the devastation as 'unimaginable' and has begun aid efforts, while access to clean water and telecommunications remains critically impaired.
- The cyclone made landfall with wind speeds of up to 140 mph and is considered the worst to hit the region in over 90 years.
Historic rescue returns trafficked and endangered wildlife to Madagascar: Madagascar has launched an operation to repatriate more than 1,000 endangered lemurs ...
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Thrilling clash of 19 teams at dodgeball game in KL mall: EXPERIENCE is sometimes crucial in edging the opponent in a dodgeball game, as team Part Time Job ...
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Behind the scenes of the victory against Athletico-PR, in the last round of the Brazilian Championship! 🐔🇧🇷 🎥 Galotv - | CineCAM: CINECAM: BACKSTAGE of GALO 1x0 ATHLETICO-PR | QUALIFICATION FOR THE SOUTH AMERICAN 2025 🐔 - | YouTube


How fishing villages in Madagascar are leading a toilet revolution: In Madagascar, only one in three people has access to proper toilets. But in the country's ...
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According to Le360, certain cigarette brands will see price hikes ranging between MAD 1 and MAD 2 ($0.10–$0.19) per pack, as the government moves forward with ... Show more
Cigarette Prices to Increase Up to MAD 2 Per Pack Starting 2025
Cigarette Prices to Increase Up to MAD 2 Per Pack Starting 2025
😢In 2007, Didier Drogba ended a 5 year civil wâr in Cote d'Ivoire by scoring a goal that helped Ivory Coast beat Madagascar ... Show more
Illegally smuggled: Around 1,000 animals back in Madagascar: They were taken out of the country illegally - | now almost 1,000 lemurs and turtles are returning ...
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Authorities seized 1,117 animals from an international trafficking operation.1,000 Endangered Animals Returned to Madagascar in Trafficking Bust
Several dozen lemurs and more than 900 tortoises endemic to Madagascar that were trafficked to Thailand will be returned home this week ... Show more


Nearly 1,000 endangered animals repatriated to Madagascar in anti-trafficking landmark
cnn.com/2024/11/30/asia/thailand-endangered-animals-repatriated-madagascar-intl-hnk/

Lilly pill cuts genetic form of cholesterol nearly 86% in study: The highest dose of an experimental pill developed by Eli Lilly dramatically lowered an ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/lilly-pill-cuts-genetic-form-cholesterol-nearly-86-study-2024-11-18/

Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar after they were seized from traffickers ... Show more
Thailand to return nearly 1,000 trafficked lemurs, tortoises to Madagascar
Thailand to return nearly 1,000 trafficked lemurs, tortoises to Madagascar
At least 22 Somalis dead after boats capsize off Madagascar, official says At least 22 Somalis dead after boats capsize off Madagascar, official says | Reuters
Somali beauty-salon owner dies trying to reach French island of Mayotte: Woman's body thrown overboard after boat abandoned by people smugglers in the Indian ...
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At least 24 dead after two boats capsize off coast of Madagascar: The boats were carrying mostly Somali nationals, authorities said.
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Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean: Twenty-four people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the ...
ctvnews.ca/world/somalia-says-24-people-have-died-after-2-boats-capsized-in-the-indian-ocean-1.7121562

Foods that boost your iron intake: Different foods contain varying amounts of iron, and understanding how to integrate them into your diet is crucial for reaping ...
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Afcon 2025: Nigeria and South Africa qualify as Ghana get lifeline: Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday ...
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Madagascar's master artisans sail through time to revive lost ships: In a small workshop on the outskirts of Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20241103-madagascar-master-artisans-sail-through-time-to-revive-lost-ships

|~0~| | It's official. #HardikPandya will return as captain of #MumbaiIndians in IPL 2025, coach Mahela Jayawardena confirmed.
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Why this new Denver high-rise has a giant crack in its exterior: Designed by MAD Architects, One River North is meant to feel like living in a canyon.
fastcompany.com/91215108/denver-one-river-north-building-mad-architects

Can Cast Away rehabilitate Phillip Schofield?: The latest Talking Point,/talking-points,,talking-points, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the ...
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Quick Glance: Phillip Schofield Sparks Outrage with Naked Stunt
- Phillip Schofield concluded his television return with the final episode of Cast Away, which was deemed chaotic by many viewers.
- The episode featured a tent fire caused by Schofield attempting to scare off a supposed 'big cat'.
- His decision to go skinny dipping shocked many viewers, who found his actions cringe-worthy and self-serving.
- Despite some positive feedback, the finale left an impression that Schofield's time in the spotlight may be coming to an end.
Meet the tiny tuft-tailed saviour of Madagascar's endangered baobabs: Standing up to 30 metres tall, Madagascar's giant baobab trees have towered over the island ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20241013-meet-the-tiny-tuft-tailed-saviour-of-madagascar-s-endangered-baobabs

The Ethics Committee has taken action against Raja Casablanca, issuing a warning and a financial penalty after the club published a logo that did not conform ... Show more
Why tree frogs sound like "Star Trek" devices: These are the adventures of the space whistle Enterprise
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Madagascar's government plans to build a highway through protected areas of the country in a bid to boost connectivity, trade and tourism ... Show more


Children in Madagascar have to work in glitter to make ends meet for their families. The glitter ends up in Western luxury products, among other things.


This controversial highway project in Madagascar has sparked a heated debate between advocates for its development — in what is one of the world's poorest ... Show more


Violence has escalated in Madagascar’s Anjozorobe district after deadly kidnappings have worsened in the area which is classified as a ‘red zone’ due to high ... Show more


‘We don’t know what to do, where to go’: Fear and grief are gripping a Madagascar community, after deadly kidnappings sent shockwaves through an area already ... Show more


Phillip Schofield receives Dame Joanna Lumley's support on return to TV in Cast Away
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Quick Glance: Schofield Discusses Betrayal and Life Beyond TV
- Phillip Schofield expresses that the "utter betrayal" by colleagues has deterred him from being a daytime presenter.
- His first TV appearance since leaving ITV in May 2023 is in Channel 5's "Phillip Schofield: Cast Away."
- He reflects on negative experiences in television and the insincerity of some friendships.
- Schofield highlights how being a gay man shaped the perception of his affair, emphasizing the lessons learned from his struggles.
Madagascar's model ship builders make country's crafstmanship shine | Africanews: Kylie Minogue, Prince Albert of Monaco, and the Spanish royal family are all ...
africanews.com/2024/09/30/madagascars-model-ship-builders-make-countrys-crafstmanship-shine/

27yo was ‘harassed, stalked’ before death: Friends have rallied around the family of a young woman who died suddenly at a popular Sydney brewery last week.
news.com.au/national/tragedy-as-model-27-is-found-dead-at-sydney-brewery/news-story/eff63ed38a5bc6f4cd0ab29605b05ab2

Model makers in Madagascar are bringing history's long-lost ships back to life: A French trading ship that sank in the 17th century with treasure onboard is ...
apnews.com/article/madagascar-model-ships-history-famous-1649d037fe34d3435616721d26eac6c5

Devon woman runs school on board hospital ship in Madagascar: Ruth Cooper, from Exeter, is a volunteer teacher on board the Africa Mercy ship.
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Elena Paparizou Achieves Success At 42: "Gratitude, Emotion, Joy, And Excitement For What's To Come"
greekcitytimes.com/2024/09/18/elena-paparizou-achieves-success-at-42-gratitude-emotion-joy-and-excitement-for-whats-to-come/

Poison Control Calls for Kids Drinking Energy Drinks Skyrocketed: Energy drink-related calls to poison centers involving children surged in 2023 ...
vice.com/en/article/energy-drinks-kids-health-poison-control-caffeine-overdose/

Maroc Telecom, Morocco's leading telecommunications operator, has settled nearly MAD 6.4 billion ($640 million) in damages with Wana Corporate (Inwi) for ... Show more
Maroc Telecom Pays $640 Million in Damages to Inwi for Unfair Competition Practices
Maroc Telecom Pays $640 Million in Damages to Inwi for Unfair Competition Practices
Tunisia to take on Madagascar in first AFCON 2025 qualifier | Africanews: Thursday's game will be the Carthage Eagle's first under under the stewardship of new ...
africanews.com/2024/09/04/tunisia-to-take-on-madagascar-in-first-afcon-2025-qualifier/

NAFDAC warns Nigerians against use of popular bar soap, drugs: NAFDAC lists the Dove products recalled in other countries, and warned Nigerians against using ...
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Sticky creature — with ‘bright yellow’ groin — found as new species in Madagascar
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Dubai’s Emirates launches first flight on new route to Madagascar : Launch of Antananarivo marks airline’s fifth destination in the Indian Ocean
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubais-emirates-launches-first-flight-on-new-route-to-madagascar-1.1725445064012

This giant devilish animal once feasted on dinosaurs. Does this animal still exist?
wionews.com/science/this-giant-devilish-animal-once-feasted-on-dinosaurs-does-this-animal-still-exist-755744

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that seven heads of state have endorsed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidacy for the African Union (AU) ... Show more
Brothers who broke Atlantic Ocean world record bring clean water to African kids: Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean, who broke records in 2020, have funded 17 ...
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‘Silent predators’ in the energy transition: Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-08-19-silent-predators-in-the-energy-transition/

Quick Glance: Solar Power: A Catalyst for Economic Change
- Renewable energy, particularly solar power, has emerged as a transformative force reshaping energy supply and societal structure. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) predicts that renewables could power up to 90 percent of the world by 2050, emphasizing the urgency for policymakers and business leaders to invest in sustainable energy projects.
- The global capacity for solar energy has surged from approximately 40 gigawatts in 2010 to over 710 gigawatts in 2020. This growth highlights solar energy as an accessible and affordable solution that offers multiple benefits, including job creation and improved public health. Access to reliable electricity is crucial for economic growth, especially in developing countries.
- The cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels has dropped by nearly 90 percent over the past decade, making solar energy one of the most cost-effective energy sources available. Furthermore, solar energy is resilient to climate-related disruptions, providing a reliable energy source during crises. This focus on solar power becomes increasingly vital given the rising frequency of climate-related natural disasters.
- Financing renewable energy projects is essential for facilitating the transition to sustainable energy solutions. Partnerships between banks and businesses are critical for supporting project scaling. Additionally, political frameworks are necessary to create incentives for renewable energy adoption, while international cooperation is vital for sharing technological advancements and resources.
Ranking: You can book a holiday on these ten islands at the cheapest price: After the holiday is, as we all know, before the holiday. According to an analysis by ...
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