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A nation with just 12% electricity access now generates more than a third of its power from the sun. Chad is proving that solar can leapfrog traditional infrastructure in places that need it most.
More than 50 million people across five African nations are getting new hope as Europe launches a major water management program to restore the Lake Chad Basin. The initiative promises better farming, fishing, and stability for regions hit hard by climate change.
South African swimming legend Chad Le Clos is making a comeback at 34, targeting a record-breaking fifth Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games medal record after six months of rest healed his battered body. The 2012 Olympic champion who shocked Michael Phelps is proving age is just a number.
In a country with just 0.8 physicians per 10,000 people, solar-powered medical kiosks are connecting rural Chadians to qualified doctors through video consultations. What started as an app idea became a lifesaving network of high-tech clinics where internet barely exists.
Military leaders in Nigeria's Borno State report that years of coordinated effort are finally cornering Boko Haram, bringing hope to communities devastated by over a decade of conflict. A new comprehensive strategy targets the last remaining hideouts where extremists shelter.
Ancient rock art in Chad's Ennedi Reserve proves the Sahara was once lush with rivers and forests. Scientists now see early signs the world's largest hot desert could be greening again.
A $40,000 horse just won the Preakness Stakes, giving trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez their first Triple Crown victories. Napoleon Solo proved doubters wrong by staying strong through the finish.
Drew Epperson surprised his dad Chad at home plate in Kansas City, marking the first time they've met on a Major League field despite spending their lives in baseball. The Royals arranged the emotional reunion when Chad's Red Sox came to town.
Wildlife doesn't recognize borders, and now neither does conservation. Six countries just wrapped up a groundbreaking program that's helping them protect endangered species together—from jaguars crossing Colombia and Panama to rhinos in Chad and South Africa.
A North Hills graduate who spent two decades working his way up from restaurant dishwasher to successful Realtor is now funding scholarships for students pursuing vocational education. Chads Mullinary will donate proceeds from every home sale in his district to help kids who need a hand.
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Chad Caruso skateboarded across America in just 39 days, shattering his own world record by more than two weeks. The journey celebrated 10 years of sobriety and proved that strangers still show up for each other.
Three African films competing for Berlin's top prize are sharing powerful stories of tolerance, family, and freedom. Directors from Senegal, Tunisia, and Chad are using cinema to spark hope amid conflict and oppression.
A baseball coach who spent decades bringing his son to ballparks got the ultimate full-circle moment. His son, now working for the opposing team, drove him to the game.
A new $75 million development loan will transform a major road corridor in Cameroon, connecting millions of people to healthcare, education, and trade opportunities across three countries. The project marks the latest chapter in a 40-year partnership that's changing lives across Africa.
Forty-seven people, mostly women and children, walked free after Nigerian troops rescued them from terrorist captivity in Borno State. The successful operation marks another step forward in protecting civilians caught in Nigeria's decade-long conflict.
Police in Ondo State, Nigeria dismantled two major human trafficking operations, freeing 14 people who were promised jobs abroad but trapped instead. The coordinated rescue effort shows international cooperation working to stop modern slavery at its roots.
Barham Salih, who fled Iraq as a teenager, now serves as UN High Commissioner for Refugees overseeing protection for 117 million displaced people. He's launching an ambitious plan to cut long-term displacement by half within a decade.
Two comedians performing a dramatic breakup scene from "How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days" at a train station got an unexpected assist from a concerned bystander who thought they needed relationship advice. The wholesome intervention turned their comedy bit into something even better.
A bomb-making expert and senior commander from the terrorist group ISWAP have surrendered to Nigerian troops, bringing critical intelligence that could help dismantle the group's deadly operations. Their defection marks a significant win in the fight to protect communities across northeastern Nigeria.
A coalition of auto shops donated a fully refurbished 2018 GMC Acadia to MissionSAFE, a Boston organization helping at-risk youth overcome trauma and poverty. The vehicle will help staff reach more families across the city who need support.
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