Africa

Nature

Meet the blind rhino who's become an ambassador for his species

This rare black rhino is a symbol of hope in the fight against poaching

11/12/2021

Earth News

‘Devastating’ climate change a deep concern for young people in Africa

The African Youth Survey has discovered that climate change is one of the key concerns young people have about their future.

10/12/2021

Egypt

Egyptian activist released from prison after nearly two years

He was arrested in February 2020, shortly after landing in Cairo on what was supposed to be a short visit home from Italy. His trial has been postponed until February next year.

08/12/2021

Scenes

The ballet dancer inspiring children living in Kenya’s slum

In partnership with Media City

"Everybody deserves the right to dance. Everybody deserves the right to be who they are. Ballet was made for the elite because it needed to divide people, but dance is something that is meant to unite."

06/12/2021

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In poor Lagos district, 'slum party' brings hope and life

A collective of 10 young Nigerian performers seeks to improve the lives of Orowonshoki's residents through dance at the "Slum Party", hoping to change the reputation of an area once blighted by gang violence.

03/12/2021

South Africa

Omicron variant linked to increased risk of reinfection, claims study

The risk of reinfection appeared to increase in South Africa amid a surge in Omicron variant cases, a new study said. It is too early to determine whether the new variant causes more severe illness.

03/12/2021

Cry Like A Boy

‘Not seen as a man’: Liberia’s zogos struggle with stigma

Pacon and many like him are referred to as “zogos”, a derogatory term in Liberia used to refer to disadvantaged people who eke out a scanty living. Most of them struggle with homelessness, violence, and drug addiction #CryLikeaBoy

02/12/2021

South Africa

'Travel apartheid': UN chief slams curbs on southern Africa

Restrictions have been placed on flights from southern African nations after the detection of the COVID variant Omicron.

02/12/2021

Earth News

Shell plans underwater explosions during peak whale mating season

South Africa’s ‘Wild Coast’ whales are being threatened by new oil and gas exploration.

01/12/2021

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La Palma volcano experiences second eruption after hours of reignited activity

After the La Palma volcano's main cone stopped emitting lava for 30 hours, Cumbre Vieja resumed its destructive activity and presents cracks that threaten the houses in its immediate surroundings, which until now had been spared from the lava flows.

01/12/2021

Nature

Thirty white rhinos flown out in Boeing 747 to resettle in Rwanda

The southern white rhino, one of two subspecies of white rhino, is now considered endangered with about 20,000 individuals remaining, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

30/11/2021

Health news

Omicron variant poses 'very high' global risk, WHO says

The World Health Organization says the new Omicron strain of COVID-19 poses a 'very high' risk, but that much is still unknown about it. Here's what we know so far.

29/11/2021

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Dakar carnival highlights cultures of Senegal

Hundreds of people from several Senegalese ethnic groups parade through the streets of the capital for the second edition of the Grand Carnaval de Dakar.

28/11/2021

Travel News

South Africa slams travel bans over Omicron variant as 'unjustified'

South Africa's health minister says the travel bans over the new Omicron variant first detected in his country are "draconian", "unjustified," and contrary to WHO guidance.

28/11/2021

Travel News

New COVID variant Omicron prompts fresh travel curbs across the world

From Asia-Pacific to North Africa and the Middle East, here is a round-up of the latest travel restrictions prompted by concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

28/11/2021

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Luxor`s `Sphinx Avenue` reopens after years of excavations and restorations

A ceremony to celebrate the completion of renovation work of an ancient road lined with hundreds of statues of sphinxes and rams in Luxor, southern Egypt, was held on Thursday.

26/11/2021

Travel News

Travellers ‘bewildered’ by sudden ban on South Africa flights

After the sudden red-listing of ten southern African nations, visitors have a short and expensive window in which to leave.

26/11/2021

Travel News

UK travel changes: Testing, quarantine and a red list addition

The Omicron variant is believed to be the worst strain of COVID-19 yet, with scientists fearing it is more transmissible.

25/11/2021

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Thousands protest in Khartoum against military takeover

Sudanese security forces fired tear gas Thursday at thousands of protesters who rallied against a deal that saw the prime minister reinstated after his ouster in a military coup last month.

25/11/2021

Earth News

Prince William criticised for blaming habitat loss on Africa...again

Prince William has commented on African population growth for the second time, here are some other factors he should consider first.

24/11/2021

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Spain's Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to erupt

La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano continued erupting into the early hours of Wednesday morning.

24/11/2021

Partner content

Mauritius – bringing you closer to nature

Partner content presented by Mauritius Now

Turquoise lagoons, volcanic craters, humid swathes of subtropical rainforest alive with the chatter of birds – Mauritius has a variety of landscapes the envy of countries several times its size.

24/11/2021

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Vaccine scepticism hits Gambia's polio campaign

Efforts to eradicate polio in The Gambia are facing skepticism due to distrust of Covid-19 vaccines, according to a medical officer in the West African state.

23/11/2021

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Police in Khartoum use tear gas in protest clashes

Sudanese demonstrators took to the streets of Khartoum on Sunday in protests over the leadership crisis in the country. Footage by the Omdurman Resistance Commitees posted on their Facebook page showed protesters on the streets of Khartoum and police firing tear gas.

21/11/2021

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The European Union at the forefront of biodiversity in the DRC

Partner content presented by The European Union Delegation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hidden in the thick primary rainforest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are a few silverbacks and a host of small, fiery eyes.

19/11/2021

Uganda

Uganda police kill 5, including cleric, after bomb blasts

Ugandan authorities have killed at least five people, including a Muslim cleric, accused of having ties to the extremist group responsible for Tuesday's suicide bombings in the capital.

19/11/2021