At least 20 elephants died in Kenya, theory of cyanide poisoning contested
Africa • Aug 18, 2026, 10:40 AM
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In Kenya, wildlife experts are pushing back over the theory that blames 20 mysterious elephant deaths on cyanide poisoning from pesticides used on nearby farmland. Laurent Berstecher explains.
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Search continues after deadly mine collapse on Cameroon-Central African Republic border
Africa • 8:46 PM
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In tonight’s edition: a deadly landslide at a gold mine in the Central African Republic leaves dozens dead, with victims from Cameroon and Chad. Meanwhile, Ethiopia is turning to Bordeaux expertise and grapevines in a bid to become East Africa’s next win
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500
Africa • 12:55 AM
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More than half of the 2,500-plus deaths from DR Congo's Ebola outbreak have occurred within the past 20 days alone, as the virus spreads faster than any recorded outbreak, according to the UN's senior Ebola coordinator. Julien Harneis is urging a rapid s
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