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The West Africa Squadron: The British Royal Navy’s Deadly Battle To End The Slave Trade

The West Africa Squadron faced the seemingly insurmountable task of trying to eliminate the slave trade for good.

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 18, 2019

The West Africa Squadron: The British Royal Navy’s Deadly Battle To End The Slave Trade

The West Africa Squadron faced the seemingly insurmountable task of trying to eliminate the slave trade for good.

By Gina Dimuro • March 18, 2019

Theresa Kachindamoto Terminated 850 Child Marriages During Her Time As Senior Chief In Malawi

Since Theresa Kachindamoto's time as senior chief in the Dedza district of Malawi, the country has increased the legal age of marriage consent from 15 to 18.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 8, 2019

Theresa Kachindamoto Terminated 850 Child Marriages During Her Time As Senior Chief In Malawi

Since Theresa Kachindamoto's time as senior chief in the Dedza district of Malawi, the country has increased the legal age of marriage consent from 15 to 18.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 8, 2019

Trophy Hunter Mike Jines Receives Death Threats, Adamant He Killed Elephants In Self-Defense

The 60-year-old businessman is adamant he and his friend killed the two elephants in self-defense after they unexpectedly charged at the two men.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 18, 2019

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Trophy Hunter Mike Jines Receives Death Threats, Adamant He Killed Elephants In Self-Defense

The 60-year-old businessman is adamant he and his friend killed the two elephants in self-defense after they unexpectedly charged at the two men.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 18, 2019

Scientists Document Africa’s Rare Black Leopard For The First Time In Over A Century

The black leopard hasn't been photographed in Africa in more than a century. Now, 110 years later, biologists from the San Diego Zoo have broken that trend.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 13, 2019

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Scientists Document Africa’s Rare Black Leopard For The First Time In Over A Century

The black leopard hasn't been photographed in Africa in more than a century. Now, 110 years later, biologists from the San Diego Zoo have broken that trend.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 13, 2019

These Anti-Poaching Sharpshooters Were Once Domestic Abuse Victims — Now They’re Fighting Back

They were abused by men. Then they underwent special forces training. Now they're stopping the men who are illegally killing protected animals.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 25, 2019

These Anti-Poaching Sharpshooters Were Once Domestic Abuse Victims — Now They’re Fighting Back

They were abused by men. Then they underwent special forces training. Now they're stopping the men who are illegally killing protected animals.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 25, 2019

RAF Veteran Could Be Responsible For The 1961 Plane Crash Of U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld

The peacekeeper's death has eluded investigators for nearly 60 years, but new evidence may have finally named his murderer.

By Gina Dimuro • Jan 22, 2019

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RAF Veteran Could Be Responsible For The 1961 Plane Crash Of U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld

The peacekeeper's death has eluded investigators for nearly 60 years, but new evidence may have finally named his murderer.

By Gina Dimuro • January 22, 2019

Shaka: The Controversial King Of The Zulus Hailed As The ‘African Napoleon’

Historians disagree on how cruel Shaka truly was as a ruler, but his military prowess was indisputable.

By Daniel Rennie • Jan 17, 2019

Shaka: The Controversial King Of The Zulus Hailed As The ‘African Napoleon’

Historians disagree on how cruel Shaka truly was as a ruler, but his military prowess was indisputable.

By Daniel Rennie • January 17, 2019

David Livingstone: The Great Scottish Missionary Who Changed The Course Of Africa’s History

David Livingstone went farther than any European had gone in Africa in European history, but his explorations would have devastating consequences.

By Gina Dimuro • Jan 6, 2019

David Livingstone: The Great Scottish Missionary Who Changed The Course Of Africa’s History

David Livingstone went farther than any European had gone in Africa in European history, but his explorations would have devastating consequences.

By Gina Dimuro • January 6, 2019

Mufasa, A Rare White Lion In South Africa, Is In Danger Of Being Auctioned Off To Trophy Hunters

The South African government wants to auction off a white lion named Mufasa because they deem him worthless to everyone but trophy hunters.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 19, 2018

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Mufasa, A Rare White Lion In South Africa, Is In Danger Of Being Auctioned Off To Trophy Hunters

The South African government wants to auction off a white lion named Mufasa because they deem him worthless to everyone but trophy hunters.

By Bernadette Deron • November 19, 2018

Rwandan Genocide: The Modern-Day Genocide That The World Ignored

Over the course of 100 days in 1994, the Rwandan Genocide of Hutus against Tutsis claimed the lives of some 800,000 people — while the world sat by and watched.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 1, 2018

Rwandan Genocide: The Modern-Day Genocide That The World Ignored

Over the course of 100 days in 1994, the Rwandan Genocide of Hutus against Tutsis claimed the lives of some 800,000 people — while the world sat by and watched.

By Gina Dimuro • November 1, 2018