What is killing Africa’s iconic baobabs?
Scientists fear that Africa’s giant baobabs are a victim of global warming. They’re stying the unexplained deaths of these iconic trees that appear to be growing upside down with their roots heading for the sky ends intro Baobabs are the oldest angiosperms or flowering plants Alarm bells started ringing when the Zimbabwe tree named Panke, […]
Morocco learns no normal sport is possible in an abnormal society
Morocco’s left wonder whether its money or morality that has made it a five-times loser in its bid to host the football World Cup. Africa’s last colonial power could not even secure the votes of the continent for the right to host the world’s most watched sporting event in 2026. The joint bid of the […]
Sharp exchange of words between France and Italy migrants left in limbo on the Mediterranean
There’s been a sharp exchange of words between France and Italy over the boatload of migrants left in limbo on the Mediterranean this week. Two Italian ships are taking the 629 migrants on the three-day voyage to Valencia where Spain’s new socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has offered them refuge. French President Emmanuel Macron’s accused […]
WHO chief says its too early to declare victory against Ebola outbreak in DRC
The head of the World Health Organization boss says its too early to declare victory against the latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo that’s killed 27 people There hasn’t been a new case reported since June 6 and the vaccination program has been completed but vigilance has to be strengthened. WHO […]