Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong on Saturday to watch the city’s first panda drone show
Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong on Saturday to watch the city’s first pyrotechnics drone show, as part of a campaign to raise support and awareness of panda conservation. The 10-minute drone show featured 1,000 drones,Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour and forming images of the city’s giant pandas.
Belgium to ban single-use vapes starting January 1 to protect youth
This decision aligns with the European Union’s goal to create a tobacco-free generation by 2040, which seeks to cut smoking rates across the 27-member bloc from 25% to less than 5%.
Uncertainty over Mo Salah’s future
There’s uncertainty around Mo Salah’s future. Will he or will he not stay?
Anita Asmah: UN’s first African woman force commander
Major General Asmah’s appointment marks a significant step for gender equality in peacekeeping.
Kenya: Butterfly collector aims to protect research centre
Steve Collins' research centre in Nairobi is home to a collection of millions of butterflies. Collins, whose career in butterfly research spans decades, is seeking funding to safeguard the future of the centre.
Netanyahu undergoes successful prostate surgery
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has successfully undergone prostate surgery, according to Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Centre
Kenya Battles Invasive Indian House Crows
Efforts to control the crows have been inconsistent over the years. A recent program using starlicide poison, proven effective in Djibouti and Eritrea, has culled over 5,500 birds in Kilifi, Malindi, and Watamu.
South Africa: Petrol, Diesel Prices to Increase
[SAnews.gov.za] Holidaymakers will have to dig deeper into their pockets as they make their way back home following the announcement that all grades of petrol and diesel are expected to increase from New Year's Day, this Wednesday.
New Year celebrations in DRC marked by uncertainty
The new year is approaching, but in Goma, the usual joy of the festivities is absent
Senegal: Sonko presents his program, opposition remains skeptical
The speech was highly anticipated by the public as well as by the deputies. During his address, he outlined the main aspects of the program of the current administration, led by Bassirou Diomaye Faye.