Africa's incredible new £35bn 'wall' stretching 4722 miles across 11 countries
An ambitious and bold project looks to help desertification in Africa and to combat African nations from being swallowed up ...
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African church leaders tackle migration crisis, social challenges at Benin conference
rector of Saint Gall Major Seminary in Ouidah at the conference on "Church and Society in Africa" held February 17 -19 at Saint Gall Major Seminary in Ouidah, a city in southern Benin. The reason ...
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Collaboration, data and tracking move Africa’s Great Green Wall toward its goal
The Great Green Wall in the Sahel, a mosaic of forests, farmlands and grasslands dotting the arid fringes of Sahara, was ...
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'French Neocolonialism Is the Main Cause of Our Underdevelopment,' Beninese Activist Reiterates After Release From Prison
Arrested after a demonstration demanding the expulsion of French troops, Beninese activists reiterate their commitment to fighting French neocolonialism upon their release."French neocolonialism is ...
China’s other great wall is impressive, too—and steeped in history
The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the ...
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Crowds make their way to annual Color the Wind kite festival in Clear Lake
Grey skies were broken up by waves of vibrant hues over Clear Lake on Saturday, as the annual Color the Wind kite festival took flight. Though North Iowa was handed its most significant snowfall ...
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Radical right does not like it when you vote — Paul Sauser
Weakening initiatives and referendums is part of a spaghetti-at-the-wall strategy that includes making it harder to vote and wackily gerrymandering districts. They will pick away till they have ...
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Archaeologists Claim The Great Wall of China Is 300 Years Older Than Previously Thought
The Great Wall was initially built to safeguard ancient China's northern borders. Archaeologists in eastern China have uncovered evidence that some sections of the Great Wall are far older than ...
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Africa Cup of Nations
Preview: Al-Hilal vs. Al Kholood - prediction, team news, lineups Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups Preview: Clara Tauson vs. Mirra Andreeva - prediction ...
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Amie Just: Jack Hoffman's life was too short, but Team Jack Gala shows his legacy lives on
Hundreds of eyes gazed upon Tiffany Miller. As Miller, in a purple gown, made her way to the lectern in the ballroom at the Lincoln Cornhusker Marriott Hotel to give her remarks at the 12th annual ...
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Netherlands agrees to return 119 Benin statues to Nigeria
The Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin bronze statues to Nigeria ... Museums in France alone store some 90,000 objects from sub Saharan Africa, according to a 2018 report.
Tulsa World14d
Walmart market undergoing $7.3 million in renovations | Commercial building permits
Listed cents are rounded up or down to the nearest dollar. 4720 E. 21st St., addition (new wall paint, floor finishes and tile; demolish and replace exterior sidewalks and pavement; replace ...