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‘Hot Continent’ Perception Downplays Africa's Heat Wave Dangers

Africa is struggling with heat waves and many countries on the continent lack the resources rich economies have to deal with rising temperatures. 

People rest in the shade in Sfax, Tunisia on July 7.

People rest in the shade in Sfax, Tunisia on July 7.

Photographer: Houssem Zouari/AFP/Getty Images
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While the planet broke multiple records for average worldwide temperatures last week, a heat wave gripped northern Africa.