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Africa’s hottest new safari lodges to book now
From helicopter arrivals in Zambia to design-led lodges in Tanzania and ultra-luxury retreats in Botswana, a new wave of safari openings across Africa is transforming the classic game drive holiday into something far more immersive, stylish and experience-led.
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Health news
WHO chief visits Congo Ebola epicentre to urge community action
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Ituri on Saturday to back the response against a rare Ebola strain. With over 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths, Tedros emphasised the critical need for community work.
Health news
EU and UNICEF send 100 tonnes of aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak
There are currently no vaccines or treatments available for the Bundibugyo virus. However, the EU is contributing €7.4 million to the development of vaccines and treatments with the WHO for a research and development plan, aimed at fast-tracking clinical trials.
Earth News
How collecting DNA samples in the wild could transform conservation
Scientists in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park are using new technology to detect and protect endangered species like mountain gorillas and golden monkeys without disturbing the animals. Here's how it works – and why it could change conservation forever.
Democratic Republic Of Congo
Angry crowd sets fire to Ebola treatment center in Congo
Residents in eastern Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center after authorities stopped them from retrieving the body of a suspected victim for burial, as anger and fear grow over the worsening outbreak. Aid workers fled the scene as flames engulfed the facility.
Grand Voyager
Grand Voyager | Exploring Cape Town
In partnership with Media City
From rich history and coastal wildlife to art and ocean adventure, Cape Town is a fascinating city. Join Lilly Douse as she encounters penguins, journeys to the Cape of Good Hope, and uncovers the creativity and flavours of land and sea.
