Africa Elephant tusk DNA sleuthing reveals ivory trafficking networks

DNA testing on seized ivory shipments that reveals family ties among African elephants killed for their tusks is helping to identify poaching areas and trafficking networks at the ...

Africa Leaving Mali would not be easy as French military feels the heat Leaving Mali would not be easy as French military feels the heat France is considering withdrawing its troops from Mali, but adapting its strategy to prevent Islamist militancy spreading south may prove complex and contribute to uncertainty in ...
Africa Libya rifts deepen as new PM named, incumbent refuses to yield Libya rifts deepen as new PM named, incumbent refuses to yield Libya's divisions seemed poised to deepen on Thursday as the eastern-based parliament named a new prime minister, with the incumbent refusing to step aside.
Africa Protesters take to Sudan's streets again, decrying coup and arrests Protesters take to Sudan's streets again, decrying coup and arrests Sudanese security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters trying to march on the presidential palace on Thursday amid nationwide demonstrations against October's military ...
Africa Burkina Faso military leader Damiba named President after coup Burkina Faso military leader Damiba named President after coup The leader of the junta that overthrew Burkina Faso’s democratically elected government in a coup last month has been made president.
Africa 'Born free': Somaliland says China can't dictate to it over Taiwan 'Born free': Somaliland says China can't dictate to it over Taiwan China has ramped up pressure on countries not to engage with Taiwan as it seeks to assert its sovereignty claims, and both frequently trade barbs about using “dollar diplomacy” ...
Africa US finances project to boost cashew processing in West Africa US finances project to boost cashew processing in West Africa A project funded by the US Department of Agriculture aims to invest $61 million over five years to accelerate cashew processing in West Africa, representatives said at the launch ...
Africa Two weeks after Burkina Faso coup, UN Security Council expresses 'serious concern' Two weeks after Burkina Faso coup, UN Security Council expresses 'serious concern' The United Nations Security Council expressed “serious concern about the unconstitutional change of government” in Burkina Faso in a statement more than two weeks after a military ...
Africa Kenya’s fuel subsidy regressive and inefficient, IMF says Kenya’s fuel subsidy regressive and inefficient, IMF says Kenya’s fuel subsidy is regressive and has a negative impact on economic efficiency, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Africa Zambia explores digital currency, but warns against crypto Zambia explores digital currency, but warns against crypto Zambia’s central bank expects to complete research on forming a digital currency that could cut transaction costs and boost participation in the formal financial system by the ...
Africa Worst drought in decades grips swathe of North Africa Worst drought in decades grips swathe of North Africa Wheat is wilting, and cities are planning to ration water, as stretches of North Africa’s grain belt suffer the worst drought in 30 years.
Africa Archipelago Zanzibar has $2bn plan to move beyond tourism Archipelago Zanzibar has $2bn plan to move beyond tourism Zanzibar is touting a $2-billion plan to entice shipping, explore for oil and process seaweed as it seeks to expand beyond tourism that makes up more than a quarter of its economy.
Africa Fighting in Ethiopia's Afar region displaces 300,000, aid blocked to Tigray Fighting in Ethiopia's Afar region displaces 300,000, aid blocked to Tigray The government of Ethiopia's Afar region says more than 300,000 people have been displaced by warfare there since December and it accused Tigrayan forces of killing civilians and ...
Africa Spanish firm fined $6m for Ghana truck blast that killed 13 Spanish firm fined $6m for Ghana truck blast that killed 13 The truck was transporting explosives owned by Madrid-based Maxam Corp to the Chirano gold mine, run by Toronto-based Kinross Gold Corporation, when it collided with a motorbike, ...
Africa Nigeria goes after illegal oil refineries to curb pollution Nigeria goes after illegal oil refineries to curb pollution Local authorities have started a crackdown to try put a stop to illegal refining of stolen crude, a process known locally as "Kpo Fire", which officials say is worsening air ...
Africa Sudanese march against military rule, fear return of Bashir-era officials Sudanese march against military rule, fear return of Bashir-era officials Military leaders have said the coup was necessary as a corrective measure, that the right to protest is protected, and have called investigations into protester deaths.
Africa ‘It’s as if we had been bombed’: Cyclone kills at least 10 in Madagascar, destroys homes and cuts power ‘It’s as if we had been bombed’: Cyclone kills at least 10 in Madagascar, destroys homes and cuts power A cyclone killed at least 10 people in southeastern Madagascar, the second to hit the Indian Ocean island in two weeks, triggering floods, bringing down buildings and cutting ...
Africa Resurgence of unconstitutional change of governments in parts of Africa concerning: Ramaphosa Resurgence of unconstitutional change of governments in parts of Africa concerning: Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa has told African leaders they should continue to support the efforts of Ecowas and the AU's Peace and Security Council in the face of “unconstitutional ...
Africa China built Congo a toll road that led straight to the ruling family China built Congo a toll road that led straight to the ruling family Audits allege $238 million paid to transport cobalt and copper have gone missing.
Africa Ethiopian Airlines flies 737 MAX with passengers for first time since deadly crash Ethiopian Airlines flies 737 MAX with passengers for first time since deadly crash Ethiopian Airlines flew passengers on a Boeing 737 MAX plane on Tuesday, but opinions are divided on its first flight using the model since a crash nearly three years ago forced ...
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