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Environmental Hazards in Africa
Heat exhaustion This condition occurs following heavy sweating and excessive fluid loss with inadequate replacement of fluids and salt, and is particularly common in hot climates when taking unaccustomed exercise before full acclimatisation. Symptoms include headache, dizziness and tiredness....
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Infectious Diseases in Africa
It’s a formidable list but, a few precautions go a long way…MalariaMalaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease transmitted by mosquitoes. You cannot be vaccinated against malaria. Malaria risk exists throughout the year in the whole country. There is usually less risk in Nairobi and in the...
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Transport in Gabon
The excellent transport network in Gabon keeps the country well connected within, as well as to, the outside world. There are various modes of transport available:RoadDrivingThere is an excellent network of roads in Gabon. Traffic drives on the right. There are nearly 7,518km (4,672 miles) of road...
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Dealing with Change when Relocating
Relocation can place a huge emotional burden on the whole family. Not only may you experience a sense of loss, but you also have to cope with the fear of the unknown. Will you find a suitable school for the children, will your spouse be able to find a job again, will you be able to afford a...
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Things to do in Livingstone, Zambia
Things to do in Livingstone include:• Whitewater rafting through Batoka Gorge.• Canoeing on the upper Zambezi.• Horseback Trails in the Mosi-o-Tunya National Park.• River boarding mega thrills on the Zambezi rapids• ...
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Twitter in Africa
Recently a map of Twitter usage in Africa was published however a suprising finding that emerged was that very few political and business leaders are tweeting. As Twitter takes off in Africa, governments, businesses and development agencies can really no longer afford to stay out of a new space...
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News from Africa - Somalia
Foreign national kidnapped in GalkayoAuthorities in Somalia's semi-autonomous Galmudug region confirmed that a US national was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Galkayo on 21 January. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the man may have been abducted by his own security escorts and has reportedly...
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News from Africa - Somalia
Violent protests in Las Anod, SomalilandSecurity has been heightened in Somalia's north western town of Las Anod after at least two people were killed and a further 12 injured when police opened fire on a group of protesters on 21 January. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the town's...
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News from Africa - Nigeria
Scores killed in coordinated bombings and gun attacks in KanoAt least 178 people were killed in a series of coordinated bombings and subsequent gun attacks targeting police stations, the headquarters of the State Security Service, as well as passport and immigration offices in Nigeria's northern...
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News from Africa - Nigeria
Foreign national kidnapped in the Niger DeltaA US national working for the Japanese conglomerate, Marubeni, was kidnapped in the city of Warri, located in Nigeria's Delta state, on 20 January. The man was reportedly abducted after having been followed from Sapele town to Warri city by unidentified...
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