Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy And Chester Zoo Join Forces To Conserve The Critically Endangered Mountain Bongo

Fly-half Raquel Kochhann, representing Brazil in their Women's Rugby World Cup debut, showcased her kicking skills despite the team suffering a 66-6 loss to South Africa, becoming the first South American team to compete in the tournament. Kochhann emphasized the importance of their presence for inspiring young athletes in Brazil, highlighting their resilience and determination amidst challenging backgrounds. Want More Context? 🔎

The skull of King Toera of Madagascar, killed by French troops in the late 19th century, has been returned to Madagascar in a formal ceremony in Paris, marking the first application of a new law facilitating the return of human remains from France. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati acknowledged the violation of human dignity during the colonial era, while Madagascar's Culture Minister highlighted the return as a significant gesture for healing historical wounds. Want More...

Kenya's Geoffrey Kamworor and Ethiopia's Mizan Alem secured decisive victories at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon, with Kamworor finishing the men's race in 59:51, 90 seconds ahead of Israel's Tadesse Getahon, while Alem triumphed in the women's event with a time of 65:38, outpacing Kenya's Loice Chemnung (66:06) and fellow Ethiopian Senayet Getachew (66:33). Want More Context? 🔎

Botswana has declared a public health emergency due to shortages of essential medicines and medical equipment, prompting President Duma Boko to announce a multimillion-pound plan for supply chain improvements, including military oversight. The economy has been strained by a downturn in the diamond market and US aid cuts, leading to increased unemployment and health service challenges, with UNICEF calling for urgent action to address malnutrition and health issues. Want More Context? 🔎

A federal judge temporarily halted the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was taken into custody by ICE during a check-in after previously being mistakenly deported to El Salvador. The judge expressed concerns over the potential deportation to Uganda and stated that the government failed to prove he would not face harm, emphasizing the protection of constitutional rights during legal proceedings. Want More Context? 🔎

The South African government has issued warnings to young women about social media job recruitment drives promoting work opportunities in Russia, particularly a controversial program showcased by influencer Cyan Boujee. Authorities are concerned that recruits may be misled about job conditions, with some allegedly ending up in drone production linked to the war in Ukraine. Want More Context? 🔎