In recent years, rebels from Sudan’s war-torn region of Darfur had crossed into Libya to build up their military capabilities
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In Madagascar, a predominantly Christian country, abortion is illegal, including for victims of rape, and is punishable by ten years in prison. Activists campaigning for the legalisation of abortion are hoping their efforts will one day bring positive change to the many women across the country who have to turn to dangerous clandestine abortions.
The NBA’s first ever academy in Africa is now open. It aims to train the best young basketball players on the continent, given them opportunities of a lifetime.
One man in South Africa has dedicated his life to conservation. Nunu Jobe grew up in KwaZulu-Natal province and now spends most days tracking southern white rhino on foot while educating communities and schools on the importance of wildlife.
On World Humanitarian Day 2019, we’re honouring the humans and especially the #WomenHumanitarians and heroes who make incredible sacrifices to help the world become a better place.
In Kenya, as across Africa, populations of the world’s tallest mammals are quietly, yet sharply, in decline. Giraffe numbers across the continent fell 40 percent between 1985 and 2015, to just under 100,000 animals, according to the best figures available to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
In South Africa, morgues are overflowing under the influx of corpses that are never claimed. The only solution is to try and identify the bodies and notify grieving families so they can mourn.
South African orphanages are overwhelmed by the number of babies abandoned each year. Many are simply left in the streets, but a few are left on the doorsteps of baby homes like the Door of Hope.
Kenya boasts more biodigesters than anywhere else in Africa – a “poo power” that is being used to run everything from cooking stoves to farm equipment, phone chargers and shower heaters.
The first restoration stages of the gold-plated coffin of King Tutankhamun has been displayed in Cairo for the first time since the ancient king’s tomb was discovered in 1922.