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Lion DNA helps convict poachers for first time

BBC News Africa  

Investigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.

United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) SRSG Meets with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Permanent Observer and the Chair of the ECOWAS Group at the United Nations on the Renewal of the UNOWAS Mandate

AfricaDotcom  

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), H.E. Mr. Leonardo Santos

Eritrea: Commendable Utilization of Health Facilities

AfricaDotcom  

At an activity assessment meeting conducted on 17 and 18 February in the port city of Assab, it was reported that, as a result of growing public awareness on

Eritrea: Central Region Assembly Regular Meeting

AfricaDotcom  

The Central Region Assembly conducted its 24th regular meeting on 18 February under the theme “Our Disposition for Resilience and Development.”

The Clean Cooking Quest: It’s Time for the International Energy Agency (IEA) to Fight for Africa – Not Against it

AfricaDotcom  

The U.S. has intensified pressure on the International Energy Agency (IEA) – signaling that it could withdraw from the institution unless it refocuses on its

Africa Taps Regional Partnerships to Turn Critical Minerals into Economic Powerhouse

AfricaDotcom  

As Africa seeks to capitalize on surging global demand for critical minerals to drive GDP growth and industrialization, regional collaboration is emerging as

Uganda: Christians advised to observe Lent with spiritual reflection

AfricaDotcom  

The Bishop of Kasese Diocese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira has urged Christians to meditate deeply on their inner attitude during the Lenten season, so

Seychelles: Appointment of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB)

AfricaDotcom  

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ms. Jutta Alexis as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB).

Seychelles: President Herminie Proposes Elevating Japan Visit to Official Level as Seychelles–Japan Relations Approach Historic Milestones

AfricaDotcom  

As Seychelles and Japan prepare to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in June 2026, President Dr. Patrick Herminie has called for a

Webinar: Tech talk: Creating the mine of the future

AfricaDotcom  

Technology in African mining is moving at a rate of knots. From automation and robotics to artificial intelligence and digital twins, technology is rapidly

Central Bank of Iraq Hosts Islamic Development Bank Institute’s Workshop on Capital Adequacy Standards for the Banking Sector

AfricaDotcom  

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) successfully delivered a five-day intensive capacity-building workshop titled

Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka to finish top of Group B

BBC News Africa  

Zimbabwe finish top of Group B at the T20 World Cup by stunning co-hosts Sri Lanka, West Indies maintain their unbeaten record, and Canada bid farewell to Navneet Dhaliwal with another defeat.

Ivory Coast considers cocoa price cut after Ghana

Africanews  

Ivory Coast could emulate Ghana by cutting the price paid to farmers for their cocoa beans, Reuters reported Thursday citing government sources

Former Prince Andrew arrested by British police after revelations in Epstein files

Africanews  

He has been detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his dealings with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Singapore: To Be or Not To Be, Kenya? The Blueprint We Already Had — And How We Buried It | Part 1

This Is Africa  

Kenyans crave Singapore’s economic success and remain collectively obsessed with becoming the “Singapore of Africa,” yet they fear its ruthless anti-corruption system. The first instalment of a three-part series argues that Kenya must resurrect its own blueprint rather than import a foreign model.

Africa: Canex Creations Inc. Invests in Feature Film Clarissa, Acquired for Worldwide Distribution By Neon

allAfrica  

[Afreximbank] 20260219 -- CANEX Creations Inc. (CCInc), the intellectual property investment subsidiary backed by Afreximbank's Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), today announced its investment in the feature film Clarissa, a Nigerian-produced drama directed by twin filmmakers Arie and Chuko Esiri. The film has been acquired for worldwide distribution by NEON, which will oversee theatrical release in the United States and international markets, with NEON International handling foreign sales.

Over a million children vaccinated against polio in southern Malawi

Africanews  

The four-day campaign comes following the detection of a new polio case in late January.

Kenya: Russia Claims Stalled Labour, Security Talks With Kenya Amid Recruitment Row

allAfrica  

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Russia has blamed Kenya for stalled labour migration and security cooperation talks amid the controversy over the recruitment of Kenyans to fighin tht e Russia-Ukraine war.

Africa: 2026 Winter Olympics - Organisers Restock Condoms After Early Shortage in Athletes' Village

allAfrica  

[Premium Times] Organisers were "not particularly generous" with the initial supply this year. About 100,000 condoms were reportedly made available to athletes, far fewer than 300,000 distributed at the Paris 2024 Games.

Nigeria: Experts Say Carbon Monoxide Likely Cause of Plateau Miners' Deaths

allAfrica  

[Premium Times] Muhammad Abdullahi of the Anthony Nyong Climate Centre of Excellence, University of Jos, and Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Meteorological Society, said the gas is commonly found in poorly ventilated underground sites.

Conservationists help save the eyesight of a rhino in Zimbabwe

Africanews  

They used his favourite foods to coax him into the tight space and then took steps to desensitise him to humans, allowing rangers to administer eyedrops.

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