Scientists develop vaccine to protect young elephants from potentially lethal herpesvirus
Scientists at Britain’s Chester Zoo have produced a new vaccine that protests young elephants from a potentially lethal disease. Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, or EEHV, can kill animals within 24 hours. The jab will help them resist it.
Gold prices hit historic $4,000 mark amid global uncertainty
Gold is often seen as a safe-haven asset in times of crisis, and experts suggest continued volatility in global markets could keep prices elevated in the near term.
Nigeria: Govt to Sustain Naira-for-Crude Sale With Local Refiners
[Daily Trust] The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the Naira-for-crude oil sale agreement with local refiners as part of its broader policy to reduce the cost of fuel production and strengthen the domestic refining sector.
Cabral Libii vows to end 43 years of rule and build a ‘New Cameroon’ [Interview]
we have a clear political vision. Over the past five years, we’ve published two books: in 2021, our ideological proposal “Community Federalism”, and last year, “The Manifesto for Change and Progress”, a nearly 400-page document that some say is overly detailed.
Sudanese returnees face overwhelming challenges as they start to rebuild
As thousands of Sudanese refugees return home, they confront overwhelming challenges amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Cameroon’s 92-year-old Paul Biya makes first campaign stop as he seeks eighth presidential term
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, appeared on Tuesday at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election. The world’s oldest head of state is seeking an eighth term when voters go to the polls on Sunday.
Desperate search for fuel in Mali’s capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade
Residents of Mali's capital Bamako are feeling the impact of a blockade on fuel imports declared last month by a militant group affiliated with al-Qaida.
US delegation to join Gaza peace talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egyptian Foreign Minister says
Negotiations were underway on Tuesday on the first phase of Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza.
Madagascar: Junior doctors join Gen Z-led protest movement as pressure mounts on president
Hundreds of medical students and junior doctors marched in Antananarivo on Tuesday to demand better working conditions.
Gambia: ‘Constitution Backs MPs’ Right to Compel Executive Action On $30m Oil Scandal’
[The Point] A new legal opinion has confirmed that The Gambia's National Assembly has full constitutional authority to compel the executive to act on its adopted resolutions particularly those stemming from the $30 million illegal crude oil importation probe.