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Overfishing of small species causes jellyfish curse

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 19, 2013 13:21 EDT

Marine biologists say they have proof that excessive trawling of small fish species leads to proliferation of jellyfish, a worsening phenomenon whose causes have been unclear.

'Mad Max' accused of destroying Namib desert

by Brigitte Weidlich AFP Global Edition

Mar 05, 2013 05:16 EST

Namibian environmental groups and tourism companies expressed fury Monday about a film crew's alleged destruction of sensitive areas in the world's oldest desert while shooting "Mad Max: Fury Road."

'Mad Max' accused of destroying Namib desert

by Brigitte Weidlich AFP Global Edition

Mar 04, 2013 16:33 EST

Namibian environmental groups and tourism companies expressed fury Monday about a film crew's alleged destruction of sensitive areas in the world's oldest desert while shooting "Mad Max: Fury Road."

Kenya names strong squad for Africa T20 qualifiers

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Feb 19, 2013 07:04 EST

Kenya has named a strong squad including three professionals for the Africa Twenty20 qualifiers in Uganda next week, cricket officials said on Tuesday.

Burkina Faso face huge World Cup salvage operation

by David Legge AFP Global Edition

Feb 11, 2013 01:40 EST

Africa Cup of Nations runners-up Burkina Faso return home Monday after an amazing campaign to face the reality that their chances of playing at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil are remote.

Namibia offers model to tackle poaching scourge

by Brigitte WEIDLICH AFP Global Edition

Jan 26, 2013 13:40 EST

Faced with poachers who are ravaging elephant and rhino populations, African nations could do worse than look to Namibia for a game plan to combat the scourge.

History against Zambia, Ethiopia back in big time

by Nick Reeves AFP Global Edition

Jan 20, 2013 22:44 EST

Zambia have history against them as Herve Renard's team begin the defence of last year's stunning Africa Cup of Nations title-winning campaign against Burkina Faso on Monday.

South Africa fire another blank in last warm-up

by David Legge AFP Global Edition

Jan 12, 2013 16:21 EST

Hosts South Africa completed their warm-up matches for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with another disappointing result after being held 0-0 by fellow qualifiers Algeria Saturday.

Belhanda injury worry for Morocco, Ghana impress

by David Legge AFP Global Edition

Jan 11, 2013 07:30 EST

Morocco are concerned about injured star Younes Belhanda, Ghana impress in a warm-up and weary Zambia drop a friendly as the clock ticks toward the January 19 Africa Cup of Nations kick-off.

Southern Africa nations to discuss DR Congo strife

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Jan 09, 2013 07:17 EST

Conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the political crises in Madagascar and Zimbabwe will top the agenda of a summit of southern African countries in Tanzania on Thursday, officials said.

Warm-up wins prove elusive for champions Zambia

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Jan 09, 2013 01:57 EST

African champions Zambia are heading toward the 2013 Cup of Nations with a streak of four winless matches after a 0-0 midweek draw with Morocco at the Rand Stadium in a tournament warm-up.

Another loss for African champions Zambia

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Jan 05, 2013 12:41 EST

African champions Zambia suffered a third consecutive friendly defeat when losing 2-0 to fellow qualifiers Angola Saturday in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations warm-up.

Hectic countdown for Africa Cup champions Zambia

by David Legge AFP Global Edition

Jan 04, 2013 06:35 EST

Zambia face fellow qualifiers Angola here Saturday in the first of four warm-ups games before they defend the Africa Cup of Nations title won in Libreville last year.

Namibia rhino deaths raise fears of widening poaching crisis

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Dec 27, 2012 13:17 EST

The rare killing of a black rhino for its horns in Namibia has prompted fears that a poaching epidemic in neighbouring South Africa could spill across the border.

Unlucky Zambia lose Africa Cup warm-up

by David Legge AFP Global Edition

Dec 23, 2012 04:56 EST

African champions Zambia were foiled twice by the woodwork as a second-half comeback away to Tanzania this weekend failed to prevent a 1-0 Cup of Nations Cup warm-up loss.

Malaysian customs seize record 24 tonnes of ivory

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Dec 11, 2012 06:34 EST

Malaysian customs have seized 24 tonnes of unprocessed elephant tusks worth almost $20 million, the largest haul in the country to date, officials said Tuesday.

Namibian president taps new PM and heir apparent

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Dec 04, 2012 16:44 EST

Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba on Tuesday ditched his prime minister for a man tipped by many to be the country's next ruler.

S. Korea to host secretariat of UN climate fund

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Oct 20, 2012 13:57 EDT

South Korea on Saturday won a bid to host the secretariat of a United Nations fund aimed at helping fight global warming, President Lee Myung-Bak announced.

Australia, India take first steps on nuclear deal

by Ben Sheppard AFP Asian Edition

Oct 17, 2012 12:30 EDT

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday agreed to open negotiations to export uranium nuclear fuel to energy-hungry India after meeting her counterpart Manmohan Singh in New Delhi.

Tanzania wants to sell ivory stockpile

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Oct 13, 2012 11:58 EDT

Tanzania, home to one of the world's largest elephant populations, has again asked to be allowed to sell part of its stockpiled ivory after a 2010 bid to do so failed, a minister said Saturday.