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Saharan sand contains radioactive isotopes of plutonium and cesium that can be transported from the great African desert to ...

In October 2023, Zhang brought Juncao grass seeds to Mauritania from a field in China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. He conducted comparative experiments on irrigation, fertilization, planting ...

Discover how the vast expanses of the Sahara are being transformed into colossal hubs of solar energy. This feature explores the cutting-edge solar power plants sprawling across the desert landscape, ...

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A 171-mile road project in a landlocked country in Africa is set to improve transport connections and provide a much-needed ...

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and ...