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Africa is one of the continents worst affected by climate change. An estimated 600 million people there don't have access to electricity, while even greater numbers live without clean cooking fuels or technologies. The continent currently accounts for less than 6 percent of global energy consumption and 2 percent of cumulative global emissions.

Every day, an estimated 17 million Nigerian children miss out on vital nutrients. Many will suffer permanent developmental problems. Why is the government not able to feed its own children?

The office of the presidency issued a statement to say an "error" had been made in earlier comments about South Africa leaving the ICC.

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Same-sex relationships are legal in only 22 out of 54 African nations. In some countries, laws are being strengthened against people who identify as LGBTQ, which many African leaders consider "contrary to culture norms."

26 players have been registered by the NFF for the tournament and all have passed the MRI test required by CAF to be eligible to feature in the tournament. 21 players will be in match day squads while 5 others will be on standby and could make the list for the next game, depending on the selection of Coach Nduka Ugbade.

A gospel preacher in Kenya lured his congregates to a forest and allegedly told them to fast to death in order to "meet Jesus." Dozens died. Across Africa, such men-of-God make murky claims of possessing powers to enrich their followers or heal HIV, AIDS, Ebola, coronavirus, etc. in return for favors. Such claims are having catastrophic consequences. So, is it time to stop prosperity preaching?

During his trip to Ethiopia and Kenya, the German chancellor will focus on reaffirming strategic alliances and calling for a peaceful solution in Sudan.

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria can qualify for the Quarter Finals of the 2023 U17 African Cup of Nations if they beat Group B leaders Morocco on Wednesday. In this episode, Ayomide Sotubo and Ifeoluwa Johnson talk about the coming game on The Nutmeg on Guardian TV.

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Taiwo Oyedele, the Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PwC Nigeria believes Nigeria's newly introduced 2023 Fiscal Policy Measures and Tariff Adjustments should be suspended and revisited.

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