Scientists find way to identify elephant ivory disguised as legal mammoth ivory
The method could help law enforcement fight illegal ivory trade.
South Africa launches vaccination drive to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
While death rates are typically low, the disease can make animals ill with fever, decreased appetite, excessive drooling, blisters and other symptoms.
Nigeria: Iran-Israel War – Petrol Nears N1,000/L in Nigeria, Marketers Predict Further Hike
[Daily Trust] From Abdullateef Aliyu and Dotun Omisakin, Lagos; Faruk Shuaibu; Ahmad Datti and Salim Umar Ibrahim, Kano
Somalia launches Centennial Vision 2060 roadmap for ‘peace, prospertity and progress’
Billed as a roadmap for peace, prosperity and progress, Somalia's CV2060 is a framework for economic and institutional development aimed at transforming the East African nation into a middle-income country within the next 35 years.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni to seek re-election
Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been in power since 1986, making him the fourth longest-ruling leader in Africa.
World Bank grants South Africa $1.5B for infrastructure, green energy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his coalition government have pledged to tackle corruption and decades of poor management, as well as pursue reforms to help the country emerge from its economic rut and alleviate its extremely high unemployment rate.
CAR officials issue statement claiming president is not seriously ill
Specialist website, Africa Intelligence, is reporting he is in hospital in Brussels after an emergency evacuation from Bangui on Saturday.
Ceasefire now in effect between Israel and Iran, Trump confirms
While the mutual strikes continued into the early hours of the morning, both Iran and Israel have now agreed to the ceasefire.
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Ex-NNPC Top Official, Others Over Alleged $7.2 Billion Refineries Maintenance Fraud
[Premium Times] According to the sources, Mr Isa was detained by the agency along with a former Managing Director of Warri Refinery, Jimoh Olasunkanmi.
Trump says says between Iran and Israel has come into effect
While the mutual strikes continued into the early hours of the morning, both Iran and Israel have now agreed to the ceasefire.