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Taiwan leader makes delayed visit to Eswatini after China objections
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (263+ words) Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, pictured in February, said 'unexpected external forces' had forced the suspension of his previously planned trip to Eswatini Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday announced his arrival in Eswatini -- Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa -- after…...
Sacred leaf offers hope for Vanuatu's threatened forests
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (839+ words) The feather-shaped namele leaf is being enlisted to protect some of the country's most important forests The feather-shaped namele leaf is so central to Vanuatu it features on the national flag, and now it is being enlisted to protect some…...
Two men in Kenyan court for ant-smuggling
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (251+ words) The ants were displayed in a bucket in court Two men appeared in a Nairobi court on Tuesday accused of attempting to smuggle thousands of ants to China, a lucrative trade exposed last year in the east African country." Chinese…...
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after final walk-off protest
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (798+ words) Angry Senegal supporters were involved in clashes after a late penalty was given against their team Angry Senegal fans are stopped from entering the pitch by security personnel Brahim Diaz attempts a chipped penalty which is saved by Senegal goalkeeper…...
Uganda election hit by delays after internet blackout
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (664+ words) The party of singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine has vowed protests if the vote is rigged Opposition leader Bobi Wine campaigns in a flak jacket to highlight state violence Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986 and is determined to stay…...