Reports: Bangkok zookeeper killed by pack of lions in front of horrified tourists

Reports: Bangkok zookeeper killed by pack of lions in front of horrified tourists

According to Khan Na Yao Police, Rangkharasamee is believed to have exited his vehicle and bent down to retrieve an item off the ground. He was initially attacked by a lion that pounced on him from roughly 32 feet away.

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Africa, with a third a third of world’ arable land, seeks answers to food insecurity in quality fertiliser and soil health

Africa, with a third a third of world’ arable land, seeks answers to food insecurity in quality fertiliser and soil health

Larry Umunna, executive director of CIFSH, focused on revitalising institutions and building local ownership. “Our coalition is focused on reviving the African centre for fertiliser development and promoting the Africa fertiliser and soil health action plan at both country and regional levels.

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Technical University of Mombasa becomes 13th university in Kenya to start medical school

Technical University of Mombasa becomes 13th university in Kenya to start medical school

University Vice Chancellor Prof Leila Abubakar said the new school, now ranking TUM among the 13 Kenyan Universities chartered to provide courses in medicine, will be anchored on research, skills and innovation.

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Kenya: Parents of 21 pupils who perished in fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy say no to inquest

Kenya: Parents of 21 pupils who perished in fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy say no to inquest

The parents spoke during a memorial and candle lighting service which was held at the Nyeri Catholic Secretariat Hall to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy. The service was organised by the inter-religious Council of Kenya, a coalition of all major faith communities in Kenya.

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Ants in test tubes: While wildlife trafficking in is not new in Kenya, it is pivoting from iconic animals to lesser-known species

Ants in test tubes: While wildlife trafficking in is not new in Kenya, it is pivoting from iconic animals to lesser-known species

Turns out, these weren’t just any ants. Among the species found were M. cephalotes, also known as the Giant African Harvester ant – striking creatures with vivid red and black colouring. Exotic pet enthusiasts prize them for their size, vibrant appearance and colony behaviour. They’re rare outside East Africa, difficult to breed, and fetch high prices on specialty pet markets in Europe and Asia.

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US considers buying two million shots use in low and middle income countries hard-hit by HIV

US considers buying two million shots use in low and middle income countries hard-hit by HIV

There are more than 30,000 new HIV infections in the US every year and 1.2 million people are living with the virus. Worldwide there are 1.3 million new infections annually and nearly 40 million people living with the virus.

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Country music singer and business genius Dolly Parton outrages weight loss industry with business venture that melts body fat

Country music singer and business genius Dolly Parton outrages weight loss industry with business venture that melts body fat

Dolly Parton responded with this: “When I started this whole thing back in 2021, it really was just a passion project to see if I could find something to help speed up weight loss and improve health quicker than the stuff currently on the market. On top of that, it was a way for me to give back to my lifelong followers and those suffering with similar weight loss issues like me.”

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Somalis defy al Shaabab militants to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Somalis defy al Shaabab militants to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Some young people filmed the processions on their phones, livestreaming chants to friends abroad, while others hoisted banners adorned with verses of praise. Security forces, rifles slung over their shoulders, stood at the edges of the crowds, scanning for threats but unable to suppress the festive mood.

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Kenya building 8th international status airport in world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve

Kenya building 8th international status airport in world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve

Masai Mara International Airport will be the eighth such facility in Kenya after Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Moi International Airport in Mombasa, Malindi Airport, Kisumu Airport, Eldoret Airport, Wajir International Airport and Kakuma Airport.

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Newly sworn-in National Dialogue Panel promises victims of state brutality justice, reparations

Newly sworn-in National Dialogue Panel promises victims of state brutality justice, reparations

Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya described the day as “historic for the country” and congratulated stakeholders for their dedication.

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