A small-scale miner from Tanzania become an overnight millionaire on Wednesday after he sold two rough tanzanite gemstones said to be the largest ever found in the country.Saniniu Laizer, 52, … [Read more...] about Tanzanian miner finds record tanzanite gems, becomes overnight millionaire
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Popular Uganda mountain gorilla Rafiki killed by poachers
One of Uganda’s rare mountain gorillas, a popular silverback called Rafiki, has been killed by poachers.Rafiki, believed to be around 25, was the leader of a group of 17 mountain gorillas in Bwindi … [Read more...] about Popular Uganda mountain gorilla Rafiki killed by poachers
Destruction of tropical forests worldwide increased in 2019, study shows
The worldwide destruction of tropical forests increased last year, according to a recent study.Data recorded by the environmental research group World Resources Institute and the University of … [Read more...] about Destruction of tropical forests worldwide increased in 2019, study shows
French forces kill Al Qaeda’s North African commander
BAMAKO, Mali — French forces have killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of Al Qaeda’s North Africa affiliate, France’s defense minister announced late Friday, in what would be a major victory for … [Read more...] about French forces kill Al Qaeda’s North African commander
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro calls WHO chief one of China’s ‘proxies’ at the UN
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.White House economic adviser Peter Navarro told "The Story" Wednesday night that China has its sights set on … [Read more...] about White House trade adviser Peter Navarro calls WHO chief one of China’s ‘proxies’ at the UN
Rwanda finds genocide grave that could contain 30,000 bodies
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — A valley dam that authorities in Rwanda say could contain about 30,000 bodies has been … [Read more...] about Rwanda finds genocide grave that could contain 30,000 bodies
Africa bracing for ‘complete collapse of economies’ as coronavirus takes its toll
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.African leaders are warning of an economic collapse if financial assistance isn’t provided to the millions … [Read more...] about Africa bracing for ‘complete collapse of economies’ as coronavirus takes its toll
Coronavirus shutdowns keep African elite from seeking medical care abroad
In this Aug. 19, 2017, file photo released by the Nigeria State House, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, center, walks upon his arrival at the airport in Abuja, Nigeria, after returning from more … [Read more...] about Coronavirus shutdowns keep African elite from seeking medical care abroad
WHO chief’s questionable past comes into focus following coronavirus response
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.The head of the World Health Organization, in charge of making life or death decisions on a grand scale, has … [Read more...] about WHO chief’s questionable past comes into focus following coronavirus response
South Africans ignore stay-at-home order imposed to tackle coronavirus
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Thousands of South Africans have been ignoring the stay-at-home lockdown instructions imposed overnight by … [Read more...] about South Africans ignore stay-at-home order imposed to tackle coronavirus
