Shinga, a specialist conservation dog trained by Dogs 4 Wildlife, tracked a poacher over 4.5 kilometres in Zimbabwe, leading authorities to his location. This successful operation highlights the importance of collaboration and teamwork in conservation efforts. Dogs 4 Wildlife aims to combat wildlife crime, such as snare poaching, across Africa with their K9 teams, resulting in a significant reduction in poaching incidents.
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More than 200 gunmen attacked a Niger army base in Banibangou, resulting in at least 34 soldiers killed and 14 injured, according to the defense ministry. The junta, which has expelled Western forces and sought alliances with Russia and Turkey for security, is under scrutiny for its inability to combat ongoing jihadist violence in the region. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond:Highlights include women harvesting seaweed in Zanzibar, a biking contest in South Africa, and a concert featuring Angelique Kidjo in France. Other notable images capture forest fires in Cape Town, the burning of illegal firearms in Kenya, and vibrant street life in Togo. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreNiger's military junta plans to nationalise the French-owned uranium company Somaïr, accused of irresponsible practices, as part of its effort to gain greater control over local mineral resources and reduce ties with France, moving closer to Russia. This move follows a history of colonial agreements that many in Niger view as ongoing domination, raising concerns over job security and export earnings in the mining sector. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreTraining sessions for the Senegalese women's basketball team in the US have been cancelled after several squad members were denied visas, prompting Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to shift preparations to Dakar. This visa denial coincides with reports of upcoming US travel restrictions affecting 25 African countries, including Senegal, amid concerns over visa overstays and national security. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreTeklemariam BekitEditor, BBC TigrinyaAFP via Getty ImagesFor many Eritreans, the hopes of the early days of the presidency of Isaias (left in 1994) have been dashed 30 years laterOnce hailed as a reformist leader, Eritrea's president Isaias Afwerki has ruled for over 32 years without ever holding elections, consolidating power at his rural residence while hopes for democracy faded after his initial promises in the 1990s. Following the 2001 crackdown on dissent, including the arrest...
Read moreThe national Department of Public Works' attempt to evict unlawfully occupying residents from a Cape Town CBD building has faced another delay, as it requested a postponement for further consultations with the City of Cape Town and Ndifuna Ukwazi. This development highlights ongoing tensions regarding land use and housing in the area. Need More Context? 🔎
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