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U.S. will divert travelers who have been to Uganda to 5 airports as Ebola outbreak worsens
The Biden administration will reroute passengers coming to the U.S. who have been in Uganda to five designated airports for additional health screenings, the government…
Photos: Thousands continue anti-military coup protests in Sudan
Near-weekly anti-coup rallies have taken place in Sudan since the October 25 coup led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2022/9/14/photos-thousands-continue-anti-military-coup-protests-in-sudan Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Droughts and hunger: What is happening in the Horn of Africa?
Millions of people are facing food shortages due to the worst drought in 40 years and rising global food costs. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/7/droughts-and-hunger-what-is-happening-in-the-horn-of-africa Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Drought likely to push parts of Somalia into famine by end of year, warns UN
World is ‘in last minute of the 11th hour to save lives’, says aid chief, amid fears that crisis is worse than 2010 famine, when…
Africa’s oldest dinosaur found in Zimbabwe
The skeleton of a long-necked Mbiresaurus raathi is believed to be more than 230 million years old. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62751974?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
Police arrest leading gay activist in crackdown on Tunisia rally
Young people join anti-Saied demonstrations amid growing anger at president’s proposed new constitution. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/23/police-arrest-leading-gay-activist-in-crackdown-on-tunisia-rally Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
What is this bizarre and nightmarish mystery creature photographed on an Egyptian beach?
Andrea Jud was wandering on a beach at Gabr el-Bint, Egypt when she spotted this nightmarish creature around 40 feet from the water. She posted…
Seventeen people found dead in South African nightclub
Police in southern city of East London launch investigation and officials rule out stampede At least 17 young people were found dead at a nightclub…
More than 100 civilians killed in Mali attacks: Gov’t
Government says 132 people killed as armed group attacks villages in Mali’s central Mopti region. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/20/132-civilians-killed-in-mali-by-al-qaeda-affiliated-group Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
More than 200,000 face starvation in Somalia as rains fail: UN
Nearly a quarter of a million people are on the brink of starvation in drought-struck Somalia, UN agencies say. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/6/famine-risk-rises-in-somalia-as-rains-fail-food-prices-soar-un Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
In Ethiopia, mass detention signals shrinking press freedom
Twenty-two media employees have been arrested across Ethiopia this year alone. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2022/5/31/in-ethiopia-mass-detention-signals-shrinking-press-freedom Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The…
In Zimbabwe, conflict escalates between elephants and humans
Intensified competition for food and water in dry season has resulted in conflicts among the animals, and with humans. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2022/5/6/in-zimbabwe-conflict-escalates-between-elephants-and-humans Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
South Africa braces for more heavy rain after floods kill hundreds
President describes ‘catastrophe of enormous proportions’ as more than 300 people die in Durban area South Africa is bracing for more heavy rain in districts…
Sudan’s latest coup is crippling its frail health sector
Last October’s military coup has had a ripple effect on the country’s healthcare sector. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2022/3/3/sudans-latest-coup-is-crippling-its-frail-health-sector Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Millions face hunger in Horn of Africa as drought worsens: UN
WFP says three consecutive failed rainy seasons have decimated crops and forced families from their homes. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/8/13-million-face-hunger-in-horn-of-africa-as-drought-worsens-un Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
UN hastens aid for 20,000 refugees fleeing violence in Ethiopia
Violence erupted in the northwestern region of Benishangul Gumuz which hosts 70,000 refugees and 500,000 IDPs. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/5/un-hastens-aid-for-20000-refugees-fleeing-violence-in-ethiopia Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
‘We relied on the lake. Now it’s killing us’: climate crisis threatens future of Kenya’s El Molo people
Lake Turkana’s shores have been home to the El Molo for millennia but as rising waters swallow homes and sacred sites they face losing everything…
Planned change to Kenya’s forest act threatens vital habitats, say activists
Environmentalists fear a proposal to allow boundary changes to protected areas will open the door to deforestation Environmentalists are deeply concerned by the Kenyan government’s…
Deadly explosion in Ghana leaves huge crater after a mining truck accident – video
A massive crater has been formed in the ground following an explosion in Ghana’s rural west. The explosion happened when a truck carrying explosives to a…
‘Heading into the worst’: How drought drives conflict in Kenya
Severe drought, hunger exacerbating conflict;over dwindling resources along Kenya’s border with Uganda and South Sudan. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/12/22/how-drought-drives-conflict-in-kenya Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Namibia: The Price of Genocide
Germany accepts responsibility for genocide in Namibia, but has it done enough to right the wrongs of the past? Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/people-power/2021/12/16/namibia-the-price-of-genocide Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
How armed drones may have helped turn tide in Ethiopia’s conflict
Cheap and efficient drones are increasingly becoming decisive weapons in modern conflicts. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/12/10/how-armed-drones-may-have-helped-turn-tide-in-ethiopia-conflict Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you….
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