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In the scorching summer of 2023, extreme heat waves have swept posing a severe threat to human lives and the environment. The world recently experienced its hottest day ever recorded, with the average global temperature surpassing the previous record

In the scorching summer of 2023, extreme heat waves have swept posing a severe threat to human lives and the environment. The world recently experienced its hottest day ever recorded, with the average global temperature surpassing the previous record

Authorities report a surge in heat-related deaths as temperatures soar above 40°C (104°F) in many regions, with Africa being notably affected due to its equatorial regions experiencing some of the highest temperatures on the planet.

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The WiseVoter Institute has compiled data revealing the 10 hottest African countries in 2023. These are Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, Mauritania, Djibouti, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Benin, and  South Sudan. Analysts say that the change in weather-extreme heat and floods- is mainly due to climate change.