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Rare gorilla twins born in conflict-hit DR Congo nature park
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» KINSHASA - An endangered mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, whose remarkable biodiversity has long been threatened by the region's litany of conflicts.
Animal puppets trek from Africa to Europe in climate action
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» KINSHASA - A wildebeest, a gorilla and a giraffe were among the life-size puppets to begin a 20,000-kilometre trek across the globe Wednesday from the DR Congo capital, to raise awareness about migration due to climate change.
Dominica to create world's first sperm whale reserve
AFP, Published on 14/11/2023
» WASHINGTON - Dominica is set to create the world's first sperm whale reserve, designating a swath of ocean where large ships and commercial fishing are restricted and visitors can swim alongside the gentle marine giants.
Chinese firm 'sold spy satellites to Wagner'
AFP, Published on 05/10/2023
» PARIS - The Russian mercenary group Wagner in 2022 signed a contract with a Chinese firm to acquire two satellites and use their images, aiding its intelligence work as the organisation sought to push Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a document seen by AFP.
Weeds grow at London's Chelsea Flower Show
AFP, Published on 22/05/2023
» LONDON - Nettles, dandelions, brambles: weeds -- once considered a scourge -- are taking pride of place at London's Chelsea Flower Show as gardeners concern themselves more than ever with biodiversity and sustainable development.
Crowds, colour and Covid rules as Hong Kong Rugby Sevens returns
AFP, Published on 05/11/2022
» HONG KONG - Fans of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens shrugged off a three-year pandemic absence as the weekend sporting spectacle kicked off with drinking, fancy dress -- and Covid rules.
Hungry elephants, Cameroon farmers struggle to coexist
AFP, Published on 17/10/2022
» CAMPO, Cameroon: Banana growers on the edge of a giant national park on Cameroon's Atlantic coast say they can take no more crop destruction from hungry elephants as the conflict between man and animal escalates.
US commander says China missile fire over Taiwan must be contested
Published on 16/08/2022
» China's recent decision to fire missiles over Taiwan is a "gorilla in the room" that has to be contested, a top US military commander said Tuesday.
Gabon counts on visitors to help preserve great apes
AFP, Published on 22/04/2022
» LOANGO NATIONAL PARK (GABON) - Around a bend on a narrow trail that runs deep into the forest of Gabon's Loango national park, Kamaya comes into view. The huge silverback gorilla coolly watches visitors arrive, then goes back to his meal.
Too many gorillas? The great apes' hunt for space in Rwanda
AFP, Published on 23/12/2021
» VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (RWANDA) - A huge male silverback gorilla nibbles on a tasty bamboo shoot before farting loudly, oblivious to his neighbours -- farmers working fertile fields a stone's throw away.