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Successful embryo transfer sparks hope for northern white rhino's survival

January 25, 2024

Successful embryo transfer sparks hope for northern white rhino's survival

Scientists have successfully impregnated a rhinoceros through embryo transfer, marking a crucial step in the conservation efforts for the nearly extinct northern white rhino.

More than 70 are dead after an unregulated gold mine collapsed in Mali, an official says

January 24, 2024

More than 70 are dead after an unregulated gold mine collapsed in Mali, an official says

Artisanal, small-scale mining is unregulated by the government, and has frequently resulted in serious workplace injury and death in Mali, one of Africa's largest gold producers.

Kenyan cult leader charged after hundreds of corpses found in forest

January 23, 2024

Kenyan cult leader charged after hundreds of corpses found in forest

Good News International Ministries pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie plead not guilty to over 200 counts of manslaughter related to over 400 corpses found in mass graves.

Zambia rushes to rescue 7 trapped in Chinese-owned copper mine

January 23, 2024

Zambia rushes to rescue 7 trapped in Chinese-owned copper mine

Seven out of eight workers in a Zambian copper mine became trapped Monday after water and mud entered the nearly 800-foot deep shaft they were in.

US forces carry out airstrike in southern Somalia, killing 3 Al-Shabaab terrorists

January 23, 2024

US forces carry out airstrike in southern Somalia, killing 3 Al-Shabaab terrorists

U.S. Africa Command said its forces targeted the Al-Shabaab terror group with an airstrike over the weekend, successfully hitting and killing three members in southern Somalia.

Tensions escalate as Rwandan authorities accuse Burundian president of incitement

January 23, 2024

Tensions escalate as Rwandan authorities accuse Burundian president of incitement

Rwandan authorities have accused Burundi's leader of escalating tensions through allegations following Burundi's closure of all border crossings with Rwanda.

Cameroon begins world's first routine malaria vaccine program

January 22, 2024

Cameroon begins world's first routine malaria vaccine program

Cameroon is the first country to implement a routine malaria vaccine program, with 19 other countries set to follow. The development of a second vaccine has eased supply concerns.

Spanish government unlawfully sent child migrants back to Morocco, top court rules

January 22, 2024

Spanish government unlawfully sent child migrants back to Morocco, top court rules

Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that authorities acted illegally when they sent unaccompanied child migrants back to Morocco after thousands attempted to enter Spain in 2021.

Liberia’s new president takes office, vowing to address poverty and corruption struggles

January 22, 2024

Liberia’s new president takes office, vowing to address poverty and corruption struggles

Liberia's new president, Joseph Boakai, was sworn in at the age of 79, becoming the country's oldest sitting head of state. He has pledged to address economic challenges.

High-speed truck crash kills 18 in Democratic Republic of the Congo, police say

January 22, 2024

High-speed truck crash kills 18 in Democratic Republic of the Congo, police say

A high-speed truck crash into a ravine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly left 18 passengers dead and over a dozen more injured.