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Solar eclipse September 2025: Date, timings, details of the 5 upcoming celestial events

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Solar eclipses are one of the most important celestial events. It is culturally and scientifically important. While researchers get the chance to study the Sun’s corona and test relativity theories, various cultures see it as a symbol of change and a powerful omen. This year, the first one, which was a partial solar eclipse, […]

Macron: ‘New era’ in economic, military strategy in Africa

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron scratches his face after delivering a speech ahead of his visit in Central Africa, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday, February 27, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to reduce the number of French troops in Africa under a “new security partnership” with the […]

World Cup football | African teams will produce the biggest surprise, says Christian Panucci

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Christian Panucci, the Italy defender at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, at the launch of the Milan Academy Kerala in Kochi on Tuesday. Photo: Stan Rayan | Photo Credit: Stan Rayan With their unique dancing and wild celebrations, African stars have lit up many a FIFA World Cup. Images of Cameroon striker Roger Milla […]

Africa facing climate impact ‘nightmare’: Kenyan President

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The worst drought in 40 years is gripping Kenya and the wider Horn of Africa region, threatening millions with starvation The worst drought in 40 years is gripping Kenya and the wider Horn of Africa region, threatening millions with starvation The crushing impacts of climate change are already a “living nightmare” for people across […]

Africa’s oldest dinosaur discovered in Northern Zimbabwe

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] A team of palaeontologists has discovered a new early skeleton that is so far, the oldest dinosaur skeleton ever found in Africa. It is estimated Mbiresaurus raathi was a long-necked dinosaur that was about 6 feet long, weighing between 10 and 30 kilograms. A graduate student at Virginia Tech discovered the mostly intact fossil […]

Scientists look to solve ozone threat to Africa’s food security

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Plant scientist Felicity Hayes checks on her crops inside one of eight tiny domed greenhouses set against the Welsh hills. The potted pigeon pea and papaya planted in spring are leafy and green, soon to bear fruit. In a neighbouring greenhouse, those same plants look sickly and stunted. The pigeon pea is an aged […]

As online hate speech hits Africa, social media firms told to act

August 3, 2022August 4, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Zimbabweans are being targeted by hate speech across Africa, as Kenya’s 2022 general elections draw near Zimbabweans are being targeted by hate speech across Africa, as Kenya’s 2022 general elections draw near Social media used to be a source of light entertainment for Nora, a 47-year-old Zimbabwean domestic worker living in South Africa. But […]