Sierra Leone bans child marriage in new law
Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved a law banning child marriage in a development lauded by activists as a major win for children’s rights.
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Wild chimpanzees use medicinal plants for self-treatment
Deep in the Budongo Central Forest Reserve, a chimpanzee with an injured hand eats the leaves of a Christella parasitica fern.
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The Great Mosque of Djenne: A marvel of mud-brick mastery
Reconstructed in 1907, this iconic structure epitomizes the grandeur of Sudano-Sahelian architecture
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Apple may not roll out key features to EU users this year
Features at risk include iPhone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing enhancements, Apple Intelligence
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Cuba joins ICC case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
Cuba says Israel, shielded by US complicity, ignored its obligations under Geneva Convention as occupying power
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Daily life in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, an East African country with a population exceeding 110 million
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New South African MP suspended over racist video
His suspension comes after videos he made about 15 years ago, in which he is seen spewing racist language against black people, resurfaced online.
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Solar to generate 20% of global electricity on summer solstice
Across midday peaks on Friday, electricity generated from sun to rise from 16% on last year’s solstice, estimates Ember Climate
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Namibia court decriminalizes same-sex acts in landmark ruling
Although convictions under the laws on “sodomy” and “unnatural sexual offences” were rare, these laws perpetuated discrimination and fear among gay men
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Giraffes’ distinctive patterns key to species monitoring
In the vast savannahs of East Africa, giraffes stand tall as iconic symbols of the region’s rich biodiversity
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