World’s first IVF rhino pregnancy ‘could save species’

[ad_1] However, Jan Stejskal, the BioRescue project coordinator from Safari Park Dvur Kralove in the Czech Republic where Najin and Fatu were originally from, said: "One thing that we have to understand is that behind the extinction of the northern white rhino is man. It's not because of some evolutionary pressure, it was greed, it was the consumption of a rhino horn. [ad_2] Source link

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Africa: Diplomatic Corp Encourages Angola’s Peace Efforts in Africa

[ad_1] Luanda — The Diplomatic Corp accredited in Angola encouraged the Angolan Government on Tuesday to continue its efforts to pacify conflict regions in Africa for the stability of the continent. The encouragement is contained in a message read by the Dean of the Diplomatic Corp and Ambassador of Morocco, Saadia El Alaoui, during the New Year's greetings ceremony, at the Presidential Palace, in Luanda. Saadia El Alaoui highlighted the commitment of the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, to […]

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Africa: Clubs Should Rethink About Giving Youngsters Playing Time

[ad_1] I don't think I have been glued to an Afcon tournament like this one ongoing in Ivory Coast. You have to give a thumbs up to the organisers for ensuring everything is running smoothly so far. That said, it is the quality of games that has stood out for me and in this case, there are no minnows in the tournament. It is a big plus to see the likes of Mozambique, even though written off before the tournament, […]

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Ghana sack coach Chris Hughton after AFCON group-stage exit

[ad_1] Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after their group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars finished on two points in Group B, drawing 2-2 with both Egypt and Mozambique following a 2-1 defeat by Cape Verde in their opener. Ghana had distant hopes of progressing as one of four best-ranked third placed sides, but were eliminated on Tuesday when results went against them. Hughton had been […]

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Tanzania: Opposition stages protests over cost of living and poll reforms

[ad_1] Tanzania’s main opposition party is holding a protest over high cost of living and delays in constitutional reforms. The protest march is taking place in the commercial city of Dar es Salaam. Wednesday’s demonstration is a significant signal from the opposition that is kicking against proposed electoral bills. Last November, three electoral bills were tabled in the country’s parliament. The opposition said enough consultation did not take place on […]

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Africa: The Grim Realities of Western Climate Change Discourse On Africa

[ad_1] Where do African peoples fit into Western narratives on climate change, if at all? The Atlantic's "grim ironies" article provides a cautionary tale. As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was gearing up for elections in December 2023, The Atlantic published an article, by Senior Editor Ross Andersen, initially titled "War in the Congo Has Kept the Planet Cooler". After uproar on social media, on which one user paraphrased the headline as "Death of Africans Good for Planet", the […]

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Africa: Education Has a Huge Role to Play in Peace and Development – 5 Essential Reads

[ad_1] Nelson Mandela was a famous advocate for the value of education. In 1990, the man who would become South Africa's first democratically president four years later told a high school in Boston: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." The United Nations agrees. In 2018 its General Assembly adopted a resolution that proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education. It's an annual opportunity to shine a spotlight on the role […]

January 24, 2024

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Ethiopia starvation: Fear of famine in Tigray grows

[ad_1] Reports of hundreds of children dying of starvation are trickling in from remote areas in Tigray. [ad_2] Source link

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Afcon 2023: Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after group-stage exit

[ad_1] Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after their group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars finished on two points in Group B, drawing 2-2 with both Egypt and Mozambique following a 2-1 defeat by Cape Verde in their opener.Ghana had distant hopes of progressing as one of four best-ranked third placed sides, but were eliminated on Tuesday when results went against them.Hughton had been appointed […]

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