Africa Combats Locust Outbreak Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic Crisis

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.22.2020 12:42 PM

Millions of desert locusts swarm over acres of farms in Africa three months ago, and would likely return now, leaving millions of people across the countries hungry by the end of the year.

7,500 KM in 7 Days From Africa to England: Cuckoo Sets Flying Record During Migration

04.29.2020 06:31 AM

Carlton II migrated from West Africa to Central England in just seven days, traveling over 7,500 kilometers in seven days. The average cuckoo takes two to three weeks to reach England.

Test Trials of Anti-Malarial Drug Against Coronavirus to Begin on 40,000 Health Workers in Africa, Europe, and Asia

04.08.2020 22:58 PM

The drug trial will include 40,000 doctors and nurses across Asia, Africa, and Europe who will receive chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine which are both older anti-malarial drugs

Africa: A COVID-19 Ticking Time Bomb

03.27.2020 22:39 PM

Scientists worry about the spread of the coronavirus in Africa saying that the country is “a ticking time bomb”

Ebola Virus Vaccines Will Be Available For Stockpile According to a Vaccine Alliance

12.07.2019 07:32 AM

As a precautionary measure, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization or GAVI announced on Thursday that it would invest $178 million to create a stockpile of 500,000 Ebola virus vaccines.

Climate Change is Felt in Africa's Lake Victoria

11.22.2019 07:41 AM

Researchers stated that climate change will have a massive impact in Africa's Lake Victoria in the next 500 years and it could affect the livelihood and other resources of the locals.

Mitsubishi Corporation Invests in Solar Energy for Off-Grid Areas in Africa

09.14.2019 09:19 AM

Mitsubishi Corporation leads 50 million dollar-investment in renewable energy source for Africa. Solar home systems, or SHS, are systems that consist of solar panels, battery storage, and a number of appliances for the home.

One Company is Bringing Much Needed Healthcare to Rural Africa

07.27.2019 17:40 PM

Operating outside of the well-resourced city center, the company’s clinic offers affordable diagnostic services.

African Teen Builds Windmills from Junk and Supplies His Village with Electricity

04.25.2019 09:19 AM

Malawian teen taught himself how to build a windmill from library books. His native Malawi had gone through one of its worst droughts seven years ago, killing thousands.

The Medical Response to the Ebola Virus is Being Threatened by Gossip

04.20.2019 14:18 PM

The dangerous outbreak continues as rumors undermine the effectiveness of treatments. An average of nearly 20 new cases of the Ebola virus are being documented every day in two northeast provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Hunter Who Killed More than 5,000 African Elephants Says He Is Not Sorry

04.11.2019 07:48 AM

Ecologist claims the killing of wildlife in Africa “was his job”. In a new report revealing the sharp decline of elephant populations, one name was brought to the forefront--Ron Thomson.

Suspected Rhino Poacher Crushed by Elephant and Eaten by Lions

04.08.2019 14:05 PM

At Kruger National Park in South Africa, the remains of a man was found in the area where the lions gather. Officials say the man may be a poacher in the park.

Could African Elephants be leaving behind an identifiable trait to preserve their species?

03.28.2019 08:28 AM

Elephants are undergoing a species saving evolution—no tusks! Living organisms have been evolving for billions of years. It's a process that usually isn't noticeable within a generation, but elephants at the Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, Africa, are evolving right before our eyes and the reason is perseverance.

Home Sweet Home: Rwanda Stages Extraordinary Homecoming For Endangered Black Rhinos

05.03.2017 05:18 AM

Africa is on a mission to save its greatest symbol as Rwanda stages an extraordinary homecoming for endangered black rhinos.

Malaria Vaccine To Be Piloted In Ghana, Kenya and Malawi; WHO Aims To Wipe Deadly Disease By 2040

04.24.2017 12:59 PM

The first pilot testing of the malaria vaccine of Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi will start in 2018. Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi were mentioned to be the African trio chosen to receive the first malaria vaccine starting in 2018.

Africa Might Face Deforestation: Study Explores The Risk As Demand Of Cocoa Increases

04.08.2017 15:24 PM

As the agricultural production rate in Africa has increased globally, it is expected to increase more than 10 percent by the year 2025.

Africa Rich Of Renewable Energy; Can Supply Energy To Most Of In 2030 Using Solar And Wind Power

03.28.2017 02:52 AM

Researchers have found out that Africa is rich of renewable energy. It can supply energy to most of the continent in 2030 only using solar and wind power .

Soil Microbes Help African Farmers: Micro-Organisms Provide Crop Protection And Boost Productivity

03.15.2017 03:04 AM

Soil Microbes are already used in the developed countries to enhance agricultural productivity and protection. With various companies getting into Microbes production and looking for new markets, African Farmers finally find a solution for their crop woes.

Ostrich Roamed India 25,000 Years Ago; Separated from African Species After the Continental Drift

03.13.2017 02:41 AM

Scientists discovered 92 percent similarity of DNA from ostrich, Struthio camelus, of Africa to that of fossilized eggshell found in India.

Forest Degradation Worsens In Tropical Countries In Asia, Africa And South America

03.02.2017 01:13 AM

A new study showed that forest degradation has worsened in tropical countries in Asia, Africa and South America.

Kenyan Man Turns 'Elephant Guardian': Provides Water To The Drought-Ridden Wild Life

02.22.2017 06:57 AM

Daily a man from Kenya drives a water-tanker for miles and provides the wild animals with drinking water