Uganda: School Lightning Tragedy in Uganda Sparks Global Campaign
[Independent (Kampala)] Palabek Secondary School in the northern Uganda district of Lamwo near the South Sudan border has become the centre of a campaign to increase safety precautions against lightning strikes in Uganda.
Africa: All of Africa Today – July 4, 2025
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South Africa: Villagers Beg New Rain Queen to End Tzaneen Drought
[Scrolla] Boreholes in Tzaneen have run dry, and 42 have been vandalised as villagers cry out for help during a drought. Mayor Pule Shayi says R45-million has been set aside to fix boreholes, but locals want the Rain Queen to step in.
South Africa: Meat Importers Push for Reopening of Poultry Imports – South African News Briefs – June 5, 2025
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Africa: Eco Fashion Week Africa Joins UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Eco Fashion Week Africa (EFWA) has officially joined the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network, spotlighting Africa’s growing leadership in sustainable fashion.
Africa: Humans Lived in African Rainforests 150,000 Years Ago, Far Earlier Than Believed – New Research
[The Conversation Africa] Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don’t yet have a clear picture of what kind of natural environment we evolved in. Until recently, the dominant idea was that grasslands and savannahs …
Liberia: FDA Officer Escapes Traditional Arrest, Another Held Hostage
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia — Two Forestry Development Authority’s agents, a Zone Warden, Selma Kolako, and a Ranger, Oliver Jelleh, are said to be in trouble for doing their work in the Grebo-Krahn National Partk, where they have been assigned.
South Africa: Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc in Gauteng – South African News Briefs – February 19, 2025
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South Africa: South African Film’s Oscar Nomination Highlights Wildlife Heroes
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has congratulated the creators of the short film, The Last Ranger.
South Africa: Bad Gift Ideas – Ferrets and Other Exotic Wild Mammals As Pets
[The Conversation Africa] As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as holiday gifts tends to spike. People can be drawn to exotic or unique animals, hoping to surprise their loved ones with something special.