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Romania: A Sanctuary for brown bears/in /by
As Romania's brown bears continue to face threats from habitat loss and human encroachment, sanctuaries like Libearty provide a beacon of hope for their survival.
Egypt to receive € 1 billion loan from EU/in /by
Officially, the loan is meant to address Cairo's deteriorating fiscal situation and financial needs, notably after the outbreak of the Gaza war, the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the repercussions of the war in Ukraine. The sum is part of a bigger package worth 5 billion euros.
SA poll body seeks clarification from Constitutional court on Zuma’s eligibility/in /by
The bone of contention notably lies on the interpretation of section 47 of the Constitution.
Kenya proposes treaty to ease Somalia-Ethiopia tensions/in /by
Kenya on Thursday announced a proposal for a regional maritime treaty to defuse tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia.
Sex offender register in the works in Ethiopia/in /by
In many parts of the world, many survivors choose not to report crimes of sexual violence due to victim-blaming and stigma, often perpetuated by authorities, health professionals, and friends and relatives.
UK lifts tariffs on east African flower exports to boost trade/in /by
The temporary suspension of export tariffs on East African flower exports represents a significant step forward in strengthening trade relations between the UK and East Africa.
Liberia: ex-president George Weah’s asset document’s leaked/in /by
Liberia's House of Representatives is investigating how former President George Weah's asset declaration documents were leaked to the public.
Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the US/in /by
The arrival of Russian trainers followed a call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the country’s military leaders in March. Niger's military leaders are seeking to diversify their partnerships and achieve greater sovereignty, the broadcast said.
Paris 2024: Track and field to become first sport to pay prize money at Olympics/in /by
The modern Olympics originated as an amateur sports event and the International Olympic Committee does not award prize money. However, many medalists receive payments from their countries’ governments, national sports bodies or from sponsors.
Climate-smart seeds cultivate hope for Kenya’s agricultural future/in /by
Dubbed "Nyota", meaning "star" in Kiswahili, these climate-smart beans signify more than just agricultural resilience; they symbolize a beacon of hope for a sustainable future amidst the challenges posed by climate change