(CNN) — On the east coast of Africa lies the Zanzibar archipelago, where the locals greet you warmly with “Hakuna Matata,” the Swahili word for “no worries.” It’s a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania that attracts spice lovers, beachgoers and snorkelers drawn to its white beaches and warm climate. It also happens to be the birthplace of Queen’s Freddie Mercury. Here,… Read more »
African penguins are among the smaller breeds, known for their irregular markings and loud voices.The species is also in sharp decline, from a population of more than one million at the beginning of the 20th century to just 55,000 in 2010 – when they were declared endangered.South African bioscientist Patrick Siyambulela Mafunda learned of the birds’ plight while researching options for… Read more »
Two albino people have been murdered in Malawi since the beginning of the year, while five more have been abducted. As the severed head of a nine-year-old victim was discovered 20km from his home, Amnesty International called on the Malawian government to do more to protect members of the vulnerable minority group. Last year, Malawi’s Inspector General of police authorised his officers to shoot… Read more »
In a speech that sought to mark a clear break with a decade of misrule under his predecessor, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urges men to unite against rape and sexual assault in the country, deeming it a “national crisis”. On an annual average, 40,000 rapes are reported each year in South Africa. He acknowledges the steps that the nation… Read more »