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13 September 2024
Here’s How to Help Hundreds of Thousands Affected by the Flooding in Nigeria
The flood in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno, is described as the worst in Northeast Nigeria in 30 years.
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South Africa
04 June 2024
South African Weather Service Issues Alerts as Severe Conditions Hit Parts of the Country
The weather warnings in South Africa follow the deaths of about a dozen people and the destruction of properties that occurred after damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and at least two tornadoes hit the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal.
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28 March 2024
Here’s How to Help Victims of Madagascar’s Deadly Cyclone
The island nation of Madagascar is dealing with a fresh bout of an all too familiar climate-induced crisis.
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25 October 2023
Amizmiz Residents Continue Protest Over Delayed Earthquake Aid
Residents demand urgent earthquake aid amidst lingering discontent and delayed assistance efforts.
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16 October 2023
Over 4,000 Ghanaians Forced to Abandon Homes Amid Devastating Flood
Thousands evacuate homes in Ghana's Southeast as Akosombo Dam overflows.
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26 May 2021
The Nyiragongo Volcano Might Erupt Again Following Alarming Seismic Activity in Rwanda
An earthquake on the border between Rwandan and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns about a second eruption, days after the sudden eruption of the Mount Nyiragongo volcano.
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18 October 2017
This University Student has an Affordable Solution for Cape Town’s Water Crisis
The student was unable to register in 2017 due to lack of funds.
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26 September 2017
Here’s How You Can Help These African Countries In the Wake of Recent Natural Disasters
Here’s a comprehensive list of relief efforts to support the African nations that have been affected by natural disasters this month.
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01 September 2017
More Than 100,000 People Have Been Displaced By Floods in Central Nigeria
Flooding in Benue State, Nigeria has displaced hundreds of thousands, President Buhari reports.
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31 August 2017
Flooding In Niger Has Forced Hundreds of People to Leave Their Homes
Torrential rain has destroyed hundreds of homes in Niamey, Niger.
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30 August 2017
Here's How You Can Support Houston In the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
Here are some sources and helpful tips for donating to disaster relief efforts in Houston.
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14 August 2017
A Devastating Mudslide Killed Hundreds in Sierra Leone and the Death Toll Keeps Climbing
A mudslide on the Outskirt of Sierra Leone claimed 312 lives and left 2000 people homeless.
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