More than 40 people died in wildfires as temperatures soared in the Mediterranean last week.
The majority of those casualties were in Algeria, where 34 people lost their lives.
In Tunisia more than 300 people were displaced.
A team of climate scientists - the World Weather Attribution group - said this month's intense heatwave in the region would be virtual ... Show More
Oct 3
Focus on Africa: Can Botswana continue to depend on its diamond industry?
In an exclusive interview with the BBC's Waihiga Mwaura, Botswana's President Duma Boko, outlines his plan to reduce his country's reliance on the diamond industry amid falling global demand, and how he is pushing for a 0% tariff deal with the US.Guinea is showing signs of econom ... Show More
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Jul 2022
Can our cities survive climate change?
Europe was this week hit by an extreme heatwave exacerbating drought conditions and sparking wildfires in France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal. The UK also broke its record temperature exceeding 40C. All this just weeks after flooding caused widespread disruption in Sydney, ... Show More
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