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Abdirisak Mire Hashi, a veterinarian and the farm's manager, drinks from a cup filled with camel milk in Beder Camel Farm on the outskirts of the capital Mogadishu, Somalia Photo| Courtsey
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At least six people have died and 20 others are missing after a gold mine collapsed in northern Sudan’s River Nile State. Rescue efforts are underway, with authorities and medical volunteers blaming the tragedy on unsafe and poorly regulated artisanal mining practices.
On the shores of Lake Naivasha, dense mats of water hyacinth are suffocating aquatic life, blocking sunlight, and wreaking havoc on local fisheries.
A study by the University of Cape Town found that certain exotic plants increase the risk of urban wildfires. The research, conducted after the 2021 Table Mountain fire, revealed that plants with thin leaves and large surface areas burn more quickly, while those with thicker leaves burn longer. Researchers urge cities to use native species with lower flammability to reduce fire risks. The full study will be published in the South African Journal of Botany.
A massive wildfire has ravaged Morocco’s Amelay forest, driven by extreme heat and fierce winds, prompting evacuations and a nationwide emergency response. Firefighting teams, backed by aircraft and armed forces, continue battling the blaze as the country braces for more fire risks.
South African scientists have launched the Rhisotope Project, injecting rhino horns with radioactive material to help detect poached horns. The initiative, developed by Wits University in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency, aims to combat the rising poaching rates in South Africa, where over 400 rhinos are killed annually. While not a final solution, the project is seen as a valuable tool to disrupt illegal trade and track smuggling networks. The horns are often sold in Asian markets for use in traditional medicine and as status symbols.
Nigeria’s Environment Ministry has issued a flood alert for 19 states as heavy rains and thunderstorms forecast from August 5 to 9 pose serious risks nationwide. Authorities urge swift emergency response and public caution amid rising fears of another devastating disaster.
