15 Elephant Deaths in Kenya Tied to Cyanide Poisoning
The recent deaths of 15 elephants in southern Kenya were likely caused by cyanide poisoning from nearby tomato farms, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service.
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Veteran Ugandan Opposition Leader in ICU After Collapse
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit in Kampala after collapsing during his treason trial, his wife has said.
Quarter Young Africans Believe USAID Cuts Could Be Positive
A quarter of young Africans believe aid cuts by the US could have a positive impact, according to a new survey. The African Youth Survey, which interviewed nearly 5,000 people across 16 countries, found that optimism was highest in Ghana and Nigeria.
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
Mexican drug cartels have increasingly outsourced methamphetamine production to Nigeria, with over $360 million worth of the drug seized in a single bust, according to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Kenya Investigating 15 Elephant Deaths in Amboseli Park
Kenya is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Amboseli National Park, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service.
Uganda Begins Emergency Food Aid as 19 Die from Hunger
Uganda has launched emergency food relief distribution after at least 19 deaths from hunger were reported in an area of prolonged drought in the east of the country, according to The Guardian.
India win second T20 in Zimbabwe to take series as Kishan and Varma shine
India secured a 90-run victory in the second T20 against Zimbabwe to take a 2-0 series lead, according to Al Jazeera.
20 Killed in Northwest Nigeria Attack by Armed Gangs
At least 20 people were killed in northwest Nigeria after armed gang members attacked villages in Zamfara State, according to the AFP news agency.
De Beers Halts Work at South Africa’s Venetia Mine
Diamond giant De Beers is halting production at its flagship Venetia mine in South Africa for two years, according to BBC.
South Africa says 53,000 foreigners deported in crackdown
The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a 'migration management' campaign five weeks ago. Most were from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, according to the BBC.
South Africa World Cup Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies at 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup, according to the BBC.
Zulu king expresses regret after video captures tirade against his wife
South Africa's Zulu king has expressed 'deep' regret after a leaked video captured him hurling insults at one of his wives, according to the BBC.
Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds
A study has found that a catnip-based lotion is just as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, according to research presented at the Society for Experimental Biology conference.
Ghana Halts South African President’s Visit Amid Tensions
Ghana has postponed a state visit by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa due to ongoing anti-migrant protests, according to the BBC.
Zimbabwean Football Star Survives Gun Attack in South Africa
Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga survived a gun attack in Johannesburg on Sunday, according to South African police.