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12 African countries commit to ending AIDS in kids by 2030

Early HIV testing, eliminating vertical transmission and addressing social and structural barriers in plan of action
February 02, 2023
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Blogs

Lauren Johnston
Lauren Johnston

China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising. Why it’s time to control the trade
Mekonnen Teshome
Mekonnen Teshome

Addis Ababa’s CO2 emission is 4-8 times higher than WHO standards. Here’s how the city plans to tackle the problem 
Sayan Dey
Sayan Dey

Dhamaal: The incredible story of how East African culture shaped the music of a state in India

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Africa

Biting drought fuels human-wildlife conflicts in Kenya, Horn of Africa
Biting drought fuels human-wildlife conflicts in Kenya, Horn of Africa
Ongoing dry spell displaces wildlife from their habitats in search of pasture and water
January 30, 2023
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Wildlife & Biodiversity

South Africa confirms signing of MoU to translocate more than 100 cheetahs to India
South Africa confirms signing of MoU to translocate more than 100 cheetahs to India
As part of the MoU, 12 cheetahs will be brought to India annually for the next 10 years
January 27, 2023
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Africa

Lake Victoria: CSE lays out strategy to manage water quality in Tanzania
Lake Victoria is shared by three countries, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. Photo: iStock
Startegy for Mwanza city suggests greater focus on Nyashishi river needed, connecting …
January 25, 2023
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Africa

Climate change fuelling conflict in Lake Chad Basin: Report
International actors and regional governments have ignored the interplay between climate change, community violence and the forced displacement of civilian populations, the report said. Photo: iStock
Shrinking natural resources due to adverse weather heightening tensions, says human rights group
January 25, 2023
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Wildlife & Biodiversity

Finally, pact to bring 12 cheetahs from South Africa signed
Eight big cats from Namibia had arrived at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district on September 17, 2022. Photo for representaion: iStock
Speculations that big cats to arrive by first week of March; no official confirmation yet
January 25, 2023
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Climate Change

Save Africa’s forest elephants if you want the Congo rainforest to continue capturing carbon: Study
Save Africa’s forest elephants if you want the Congo rainforest to continue capturing carbon: Study
World’s second-biggest rainforest could lose 6-9 % of its carbon capture ability, if …
January 24, 2023
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Africa

Quelea: Environmentalists protest Kenyan government’s move to poison millions of ‘feathered locusts’
Quelea: Environmentalists protest Kenyan government’s move to poison millions of ‘feathered locusts’
Experts champion mechanical control of the birds & other alternative methods like …
January 20, 2023
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Africa

Neonatal mortality rate in Kenya shows no significant change in 8 years: Survey
No significant improvement of neonatal mortality rate in Kenya, shows survey
Childhood and under-5 mortality rates, however, declined during the period, study finds
January 19, 2023
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