Notably, Kenya has been at the forefront of giraffe conservation efforts. ‘G for Giraffe’ is what we have learned from many early school picture books. Soon it looks as though children may have to learn of giraffes as being listed in Africa’s classification of ‘endangered’ species. Reports indicate that the giraffe numbers have been fast … Read more
Image copyright AFP Image caption Polio can only be prevented through immunisation Africa is to be declared free from wild polio by the independent body, the Africa Regional Certification Commission. Polio usually affects children under five, sometimes leading to irreversible paralysis. Death can occur when breathing muscles are affected by the paralysis. There is no … Read more
“I strongly condemn the arrest of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the Prime Minister and other members of the Malian Government and call for their immediate release,” Mahamat wrote. He added that he called on “the mutineers to cease all use of violence,” and asked the international community to oppose any use of force. Earlier on … Read more
“I strongly condemn the arrest of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the Prime Minister and other members of the Malian Government and call for their immediate release,” Mahamat wrote. He added that he called on “the mutineers to cease all use of violence,” and asked the international community to oppose any use of force. Earlier on … Read more
Al Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab launched the attack, a spokesman for the Somali government, Ismael Mukhtar Omar, said, adding that “there is gunfire ongoing inside.” Two of the attackers have been shot dead by Somali security forces, according to Mukhtar. Forces continue to fight the other gunmen in the hotel and are trying to gain access … Read more
Geingob said in a statement that Germany has continued to call efforts to seek redress with the government and those affected in the conflict “healing of wounds” instead of reparations. According to historians, the bloody conflict happened when the Herero indigenous people revolted against colonial troops over land seizures. Germany, which today gives development aid … Read more
“Those who promote hate will never win,” said the 77-year-old leader in a surprise address, broadcast live on state-owned television. “The bad apples that have attempted to divide our people and to weaken our systems will be flushed out, Good shall triumph over evil “My administration has faced many hurdles since its inauguration and these … Read more
In a statement released Monday, the company said it is re-evaluating its operating model and has been approached by many investors willing to take over its Nigerian stores. It added that it has decided to initiate a formal process to consider the sale of all or a majority stake in its retail supermarkets in the … Read more
“It was like I was four months pregnant,” the 23-year-old told CNN. She had also been experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding for years, with her periods sometimes lasting for up to 10 days. “I was wearing double pads and changing almost by the hour,” Odili said. The writer, from Nigeria, would also become doubled over with … Read more
“This momentous occasion is historic in many respects, brings both closure and a new beginning in the history of the land discourse in our country Zimbabwe,” said current President Emmerson Mnangagwa, after signing the agreement at State House with Andrew Pascoe, the president of the Commercial Farmers Union of Zimbabwe. “After almost 20 years of … Read more