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"Every Species On The Planet Self-Medicates In Some Way": How Wild Animals Use Medicine
When we’re feeling peaky, we might pop to the pharmacy for a remedy to help get us back on our feet, or visit a doctor for an expert opinion – we may even make ourselves a hearty bowl of chicken soup (there’s more science behind it than you might...

CHAN 2024: Morocco Beat 10-Man Angola as Madagascar and Mauritania Settle for a Draw.
By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika Day 2 at CHAN 2024 served up tight margins and big moments, with Morocco edging Angola 2-0 and Madagascar and Mauritania sharing the points in a goalless draw. Morocco’s win came in a cagey affair, sealed by a clinical...

Rare fossa cubs born in Paris zoo as wild numbers shrink in Madagascar
Three fossa cubs have been born at a Paris zoo – a rare event for one of Madagascar's most elusive and endangered mammals. The births offer a small but important boost to conservation efforts for a species that few people have ever seen, and which...

Global, Regional, and National Burden Trends in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Attributable to Particulate Matter Pollution: 1990–2021 and Projections to 2036
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common respiratory disease, is a major healthcare burden and a cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.1 The most recent Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study...

Korean pharma scrambles to catch up on ESG as global standards tighten
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) values have moved from corporate buzzword to business necessity in Korea’s pharmaceutical industry. Global investors and regulators increasingly demand high ESG standards, and Korean drugmakers are...

Stanford funds projects on ocean health including seagrass ecosystems and gender equity
Fiorenza Micheli, Chair of the Oceans Department and co-director of the Center for Ocean Solutions | Stanford UniversityFiorenza Micheli, Chair of the Oceans Department and co-director of the Center for Ocean Solutions | Stanford University This...
Take Control of Your Cash Flow: Proven Strategies for AR Leaders
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Patriarchs of Alexandria and Moscow in territory dispute
THE Patriarch of Alexandria, Theodoros II, has condemned “uncanonical and unbrotherly actions” by the Moscow Patriarchate, after it announced new territorial names for Orthodox dioceses in Africa. “The challenge for our historic, apostolic Church...

TIME Announces TIME Africa
Today, global media company TIME (https://TIME.com/) announced TIME Africa, a new regional editorial expansion in collaboration with Global Venture Partners (GVP). TIME Africa will launch as a digital and live events platform, bringing TIME’s...

Togo launches “Café-Lumière” solar project to boost rural electrification
(Togo First) - Togo officially launched the “Café-Lumière” project on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, starting with a pilot deployment in six villages of Haho prefecture, about 90 kilometers north of Lomé. The initiative is led by the NGO Electriciens...

Why new 'Israel'-Zambia relation is 'betrayal'
Once home to the African liberation movement, Zambia’s move to restore full diplomatic relations with the Zionist entity is seen as a betrayal of the values of the continent’s founding fathers. On August 18, the Palestinian Permanent...

5 things to know for August 28: CDC, Minneapolis school shooting, Ukraine, Israel-Hamas war, Sex education
There are only two northern white rhinos left on Earth. Due to the constant threat of poachers, they are protected 24/7 by armed guards. Now, a new documentary chronicles the fight to save these creatures from extinction. Here’s what else you need...

First Mosquito Observatory Network To Be Launched In Africa
The University of Glasgow, in partnership with leading research institutes across Africa and Europe, is spearheading the first interconnected observatory network for mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases in Africa. The new transformative...

Perfume Museum in France highlights unique mark of Turkish rose
PARIS Known as the capital of perfume, the Fragonard Perfume Museum in Paris takes visitors on a journey through the history of fragrances, bottles and production techniques, while also highlighting the lasting contribution of the Turkish rose...

India-Africa Trade Surpasses $100 Billion, Nearly Doubles In 5 Years
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has said that the India-Africa trade has surpassed $100 billion in FY 2024-25, up from $56 billion in FY 2019-20.Further, with cumulative...

India-Africa trade crossed USD 100 billion in 2024-25: Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh
Biz News India-Africa Trade crossed $100 billion (Pic: Getty Images) New Delhi: Union minister Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday said India-Africa trade has crossed USD 100 billion and New Delhi has emerged as one of the top-five investors in the...

TIME Announces TIME Africa In Partnership With Global Venture Partners
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 28, 2025/APO Group/ -- Today, global media company TIME ( ) announced TIME Africa , a new regional editorial expansion in collaboration with Global Venture Partners (GVP)....

Baby Mongoose Lemur Makes Public Debut at the Central Coast Zoo!
Below is a press release from the Central Coast Zoo regarding the arrival of their newest resident, Koba, the baby mongoose lemur! ATASCADERO, Calif. – The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are thrilled to announce the arrival of a...

Unique Challenges Highlighted in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis in Sub-Saharan Africa
The high prevalence of non-mild atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis in Sub-Saharan Africa—intensified by area-specific factors such as cultural stigma and socioeconomic challenges—suggests a greater quality of life...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
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