insert_link Africa Hunter-gatherer diets weren’t always heavy on meat: Morocco study reveals a plant-based diet By Zineb Moubtahij, Leiden University About 11,000 years ago, humans made a major shift from hunting and gathering to farming. This change, known as the Neolithic Revolution, dramatically altered our diets. For decades, scientists have thought that pre-agricultural human groups ate a lot of animal protein. But analysis has always been hampered by a scarcity of well-preserved human remains from Pleistocene sites. So, in fact, […] todayJune 10, 2024 11
insert_link Africa How elite riders are conquering Africa’s harshest terrains as mountain biking booms By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Mountain biking is surging in popularity across Africa, with global race organizers capitalizing on the continent's diverse terrains—from mountains to deserts—for bike racing events. Morocco has recently hosted what is arguably “one of the most gruelling ultra-mountain bike races,” the 2024 Škoda Titan Desert Morocco. The annual, 6-stage, 600km race across the desert was held between April 28 and May 3 […] todayMay 23, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Morocco turbocharges its e-sports economy By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Morocco's e-gaming scene is booming, fueled by a growing youthful community, dynamic esports events, and strong government support. From May 24th to 26th the North African country hosts its first gaming expo at the Sofitel Jardin des Roses in Rabat Gaming City. Aymane Mehdi, a software engineer and e-gamer involved in organizing the expo said the event offers a “sneak […] todayMay 21, 2024 11
insert_link Oshiwambo Minister Tom Alweendo apupula kombuda oilyolongo ya Africa meeprograma dayo do Green Hydrogen. Minister weemina no ikwanghono Tom Alweendo, okwa pupula ko mbuda oilongo ya Africa eshi ta yuulike eli tulemo layo moprojeka yo green hydrogen ngaashi naana Namibia naye te shiningi. Moshipopiwa sha Minister osho ayandja pefimbo lo shongalele sho World Hydrogen osho shi li metifa ko Rotterdam sha Netherlands onghela, Alweendo okwa di mina kutya, Namibia haye aeke oshilyolongo sha Africa shili mo lweendo lee nghendabala doku kwa tela komesho oprojeka […] todayMay 15, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia National Assembly affirms support of Saharawi people The National Assembly has condemned Morocco’s ongoing violation of the Saharawi people’s right to self-determination. Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Member of Parliament Patience Masua, according to the Namibia Press Agency, called on the international community to uphold the principle of justice and decolonisation by actively supporting the Sahrawi people's struggle for independence. todayApril 17, 2024 7
insert_link Africa bird TenX: African countries with the highest number of EVs By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Despite recent headwinds, a growing shift from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles continues apace in Africa. Last year, the global sale of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by 31% compared to 2022, according to a 2024 report by market research firm Rho Motion. Despite the high cost of conversion and a lack of adequate enabling infrastructure such as […] todayApril 16, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Local manufacturing of drones is on the rise in Africa By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Rising demand for unmanned aerial vehicles used in various commercial applications is fueling the growth of the local drone manufacturing industry as startups and governments ramp up production within the continent. Following South Africa's successful test flight of the Milkor 380, a groundbreaking unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of carrying up to 1300 kilograms among other unique capabilities, the landscape is […] todayApril 11, 2024 7
insert_link Uncategorized Africa’s stadium boom can be used to build prosperity beyond sports By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Africa continues to strategically fortify its sports infrastructure, especially stadiums, not only to nurture its abundant talent but also to harness the lucrative economic potential of the sector. Morocco is currently on track with the development of a massive 115,000-seater stadium as it prepares to host the 2030 World Cup, jointly with Spain and Portugal. Last month, the country’s National Agency for […] todayApril 8, 2024 5
insert_link Africa Duckbill dinosaur discovery in Morocco – expert unpacks the mystery of how they got there By Nicholas R. Longrich, University of Bath Why are fossils of duckbill dinosaurs, a North American family, found in North Africa? Dinosaurs couldn’t just walk there. Sixty-six million years ago, when duckbills suddenly appear in Africa’s fossil record, the world’s land masses formed a series of islands. A seaway divided eastern and western North America; Europe was an archipelago. South America, India, Australia and Madagascar were all island […] todayMarch 22, 2024 23
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
