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Baboons today have a negative image across Africa. Yet Ancient Egyptians deified the Hamadryas species. Here is why
Africa

Baboons today have a negative image across Africa. Yet Ancient Egyptians deified the Hamadryas species. Here is why

DTE Staff
2 min read
Researchers used spectroscopy to conclude that divinity was conferred on the Hamadryas baboon because its colouration resembles moonlight
First sighted in 2008, rare, orange-mouthed monkey is a new primate species from Africa
Africa

First sighted in 2008, rare, orange-mouthed monkey is a new primate species from Africa

Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Scientists estimate the Likweli split from its sister species approximately 4.1 to 5.0 million years ago
Human rights abuse allegations at Africa’s transition mineral mines soar 122% in 2025: Report
Africa

Human rights abuse allegations double at Africa's transition mineral mines

Madhumita Paul
2 min read
DRC accounts for most of the allegations in 2024, workers' wages, safety biggest concern, shows report
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