Scientists in Ganzhou, China, have discovered a 66-million-year-old dinosaur embryo that was preparing to hatch from its egg. It belonged to a toothless theropod dinosaur known as the oviraptorosaur, and researchers have named it “Baby Yingliang.” According to PHYS, Baby Yingliang’s head was found laying below its body, with its feet on both sides and…
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Cameras the Size of a Grain of Salt?
There is a new ultra-compact camera in development that is not only the size of a grain of salt but produces quality images better than a lot of the conventional compact cameras. According to Science Alert, this salt-sized camera is being developed with a technology known as metasurface and can capture full-color photos that are…
Nigeria’s eNaira Currency
Nigeria has become the first African country to launch its own digital currency: the eNaira. According to Africa News, Nigeria is the most populous country on the continent and has the largest economy. The new digital currency will improve cross-border trade, push financial inclusion for those outside the formal economy, and increase remittances. Nigerian President…
13-Year-Old Boy Shoots Down French Military Drone With a Slingshot!
I’ve stated before that the synergy on the African continent is shifting in the right direction, mainly due to the youth’s influence. And some recent news coming out of Burkina Faso further supports that claim. According to Yeni Şafak, a 13-year-old boy, Aliou Sawadogo, has been labeled a hero for shooting down a French military…
Flesh-Eating Bees Want Meat, Not Pollen?
Have you ever heard of a carnivorous bumblebee? Neither have I. But according to the Independent, they exist, and they’re known as “vulture bees.” Due to the intense competition for nectar, some bees throughout the tropics have developed guts that resemble vultures, which leads them to only eat flesh instead of pollen. These vulture bees…
5% of the Globe’s Population Uses 25% of its Resources – Vijay Prashad
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), held in Glasgow, Scotland, was controversial, to say the least. Greenhouse gas was this year’s central topic. With the rising global temperature and natural disasters (hurricanes, heatwaves, fires, droughts, etc.), lowering emissions is a must. According to NPR, emissions need to fall 45% by 2030 to reduce…
Kenyan President Refuses to Watch Western Media
During a recent “Candid Africa” discussion, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta stated that he no longer watches Western media. He argued that the West adds to the negative perception of Africa by only reporting on the bad news. Media outlets like CNN, Sky News, BBC, and others will also report on African affairs without being on…
Protests in Tunisia Over Waste Management
Protests have erupted in Agareb, Tunisia, over the poor waste management system in the country. According to Africa News, a nearby landfill in the town has caused severe illnesses for many throughout the area. New viral diseases were discovered, which led to a serious public health concern, including death. Ben Ibrahim, the mother of a…
A Fox Raised as a Dog Terrorizes Neighbors
A family in Peru are shocked to find out their eight-month-old pet dog is really a fox. According to the Daily Mail, the family purchased the animal in Lima, Peru, whom they believed was a Siberian Husky. It turned out that the animal breeder sold them an Andean fox. Named “Run Run,” the fox cub…
France to Return Stolen Artifacts Back to Benin
After nearly 130 years, France will return 26 looted artifacts back to the West African country of Benin. According to Africa News, the items were stolen from Benin during the colonization wars over a century ago. These pieces, also known as the “Abomey Treasures,” consist of a royal throne, three wooden anthropomorphic statues, and four…
Sudan’s Military Seizes Power!
As stated in a previous post, Sudanese protesters are outraged at their government’s failed attempts to get the country out of political and economic stagnation. Military and civilian groups have since formed an alliance, with many urging the military to seize power. And according to recent news, that’s exactly what happened. Sudan has declared a…
Sudanese Protesters vs. Government
Recent protests in Sudan are making international headlines. According to Africa News, thousands of Sudanese protesters in Khartoum, Sudan, are accusing their government of failing to get them out of political and economic stagnation. Many are calling for the military to seize power, seeing as how the military and civilian groups have formed an unlikely…
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