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Mozambique’s Devastating Cyclones Reveal the Inequalities of Climate Change

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By Eleanor Hedges Duroy, age 15 On March 14, 2019, Tropical Cyclone Idai hit southeast Africa, making landfall in Mozambique and causing floods and heavy rain in neighboring Zimbabwe and Malawi. According to the United Nations, it was one of the worst-ever weather-related disasters to hit the Southern Hemisphere. Cyclone Idai killed over 1,000 people, …

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Sudan’s Pro-Democracy Revolution Faces Its Next Challenge

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By Indykids Staff After about four months of continued protests, the Sudanese people managed to oust President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, whose brutal 30-year rule was marred by corruption, war and famine in the East African nation. This is the longest-running protest Sudan has seen in recent history. Throughout the challenging months, protesters have remained committed …

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Meet Nagi from Sudan

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Learn a little about 9-year-old Nagi from Sudan!

African Elephants Get the Point

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Researchers working in southern Africa have proven that African elephants can understand basic human gestures like pointing.

Elephant Poaching on the Rise in Africa

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In 2011 alone approximately 17,000 elephants were killed in Africa for their ivory tusks. Poachers ship ivory to Asia and other markets where they are sold illegally.

South African Miners Shot by Police

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South African police kill 44 workers who protested for better wages.

Opinion: Another View on Kony 2012

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Millions of people watched the video KONY 2012. Here is a look at some facts the movie left out.

Women Win Peace Prize

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This year, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to three women.

Corn and Soy Blend Not Enough for Kids in Africa

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In some countries in Africa the children are severely malnourished. The United States says it is helping out by providing corn and soy blend to the people who are hungry in Africa, but really it sends that food because it’s cheap.

Rat Creates Poisonous Hair

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Although the giant African Crested Rat has been known for years, scientists just discovered that it protects itself by making its fur poisonous.

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