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Rare white giraffes slaughtered by poachers in Kenya

March 10, 2020 By James Rogers

Kenya’s only white female giraffe and her calf have been killed by poachers, officials confirmed Tuesday. In a statement, the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy said that the female’s death was … [Read more...] about Rare white giraffes slaughtered by poachers in Kenya

February 28, 2020 By Michael Bartiromo

A flight operated by Kenyan airline Fly540 was forced to make an emergency landing in Turkana, Kenya, on Friday morning following the failure of an engine.The airline confirmed on social media that … [Read more...] about Fly540 flight makes emergency landing ‘in an open field’ following engine failure, photos show

February 25, 2020 By Ryan Gaydos

A locust outbreak that has devastated parts of East Africa and overwhelmed local officials has reached the Congo, according to the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization.The desert locusts, carried … [Read more...] about Locust outbreak devastating East Africa reaches Congo, UN officials say

February 7, 2020 By Louis Casiano

A South African woman’s engagement ring somehow ended up in her pooch’s belly -- and there’s an X-ray to prove it. The Valley Farm Animal Hospital in Pretoria shared on Facebook images of Pepper the … [Read more...] about Dog ate South African woman’s engagement ring, X-ray shows

February 7, 2020 By Gerren Keith Gaynor

January 27, 2020 By Alexandra Deabler

Penguins apparently have no shame.A social media influencer shared a truly unique beach selfie. While she held out her camera and put on her best smile, a pair of penguins took the opportunity to get … [Read more...] about Influencer’s selfie photo-bombed by penguins having sex

January 24, 2020 By Vandana Rambaran

Isabel dos Santos, Africa's richest woman worth a reported $2 billion, is under increasing scrutiny over a series of murky deals that have affected her business empire and sparked a corruption … [Read more...] about Isabel dos Santos, Africa’s richest woman: 5 things to know

January 22, 2020 By Charles Creitz

Doctors in Zimbabwe have agreed to return to work amid a prolonged strike that had paralyzed the country's health care system after accepting a billionaire's offer to break the impasse.Zimbabwean … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe billionaire donates cash to end prolonged doctors’ strike

January 14, 2020 By Julius Young

Is a pop idol building Wakanda?Akon announced on his social-media channels on Monday that he is building a city of the future in Africa.“Just finalized the agreement for AKON CITY in Senegal. Looking … [Read more...] about Singer Akon announces futuristic ‘Akon City’ in Senegal

January 14, 2020 By Jessica Napoli