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New Monkey Species Discovered in DR Congo’s Lomami National Park

Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new monkey species living in the dense tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking only the fifth new African monkey species…

Africa News Now July 15, 2026

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Kenya Battles Rising Smuggling of Rare Giant Harvester Ants

Kenya is facing an unusual form of wildlife trafficking as authorities crack down on the illegal trade of giant African harvester ants, a species increasingly sought after by exotic insect…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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Chinese Man Arrested in Kenya for Attempting to Smuggle Over 2,000 Queen Ants

Kenyan authorities have arrested a Chinese national at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after more than 2,000 live queen ants were discovered hidden in his luggage. The suspect, identified as Zhang…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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Sierra Leone’s Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary Reopens

Sierra Leone’s Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has reopened its doors to visitors after a five-month closure aimed at protesting deforestation around the Western Area Peninsula National Park. The sanctuary, located within…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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11 Feared Dead as Tourist Plane Crashes En Route to Maasai Mara in Kenya

A small tourist aircraft crashed early Tuesday, October 28, in Kenya’s coastal county of Kwale, killing all 11 people on board, according to local authorities. The plane, a Cessna Caravan…

Africa News Now October 28, 2025

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South Africa Marks World Rhino Day Amid Rising Poaching Crisis

Conservationists in South Africa marked World Rhino Day with renewed urgency, as the nation remains both a sanctuary and a battleground for the survival of rhinos, one of the world’s…

Africa News Now September 22, 2025

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Cameroon’s Baka Farmers Show the World Cocoa Can Grow Without Killing the Rainforest

In Cameroon’s lush cacao belt, Indigenous Baka farmers are proving that cocoa can be grown without sacrificing the rainforest that sustains them. For generations, the Baka people have depended on…

Africa News Now August 12, 2025

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Kenya sets Date to Sentenced Illegal Ant Traffickers

A Kenyan magistrate has set May 7, 2025, as the sentencing date for four suspects involved in an unprecedented case of illegal ant trafficking, marking a major legal milestone in…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Four Plead Guilty in Landmark Case Over Illegal Trafficking of Rare Ants in Kenya

Four men — two Belgians, a Vietnamese national, and a Kenyan — pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of illegally trafficking live queen ants out of Kenya. The suspects were…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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Kenya Faces Growing Threats to Wildlife Habitats Amid World Wildlife Day Celebrations

As Kenya celebrates World Wildlife Day, conservationists are raising alarms over the rapid loss of wildlife habitats, despite significant progress in the recovery of endangered species. The country's natural landscapes…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

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Niokolo-Koba National Park Struggles to Protect West Africa’s Last Lions from Poaching and Cultural Beliefs

Niokolo-Koba National Park, the last sanctuary for critically endangered lions in West Africa, faces immense challenges in its efforts to protect these iconic animals. Located in southeastern Senegal, the park…

Africa News Now February 19, 2025