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Carbon emissions: Artificial intelligence used to fight deforestation in Congo
A new technique using artificial intelligence to predict where deforestation is most likely to occur could help the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) preserve its shrinking rainforest and cut carbon emissions, researchers have said.
- by Umberto Bacchi
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A fishmonger's death has sparked a months-long protest in Morocco
What began as a spontaneous movement has turned into one of the longest protest movements in North Africa since the Arab Spring.
'Next attack will be on your head': Sarah-Hanson Young attacks Pauline Hanson over burqa stunt
The next terrorist attack will "be on your head, Pauline", Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has told Pauline Hanson after the One Nation's burqa stunt on the floor of the Senate.
- by David Wroe
Jane Goodall on 'the terrible Trump': 'he's so bad that he's woken people up'
There comes a moment during lunch with Jane Goodall when the impact of what she calls her "mission" is made clear. It comes courtesy of a young woman who, having spotted the famed primatologist across the crowded restaurant, has made her a gift.
- by Lindy Percival
Many dead after violent protests in Kenya
At least 24 people were killed in Kenya on Saturday, including a nine-year-old girl, as outrage over the disputed re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta unleashed the country's worst political violence in a decade.
- by Adrian Blomfield
Kenyan election tensions rise as opposition leader Raila Odinga claims fraud
Nairobi, Kenya: Tensions over Kenya's presidential election built on Thursday after the opposition leader accused election officials of falsifying the results and handing victory to President Uhuru Kenyatta, the incumbent.
- by Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura
Fears Kenya will erupt in violence as opposition leader claims election was hacked
Three protesters have been shot dead amid fears of a return to the bloodshed that killed 1300 people after the 2007 election.
- by Adrian Blomfield
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga rejects early vote results
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga says he rejects results from the election commission on the country's presidential vote, raising fears his supporters could mount street protests.
South Africa's rand could surge if Jacob Zuma loses confidence vote
The South African rand could surge if President Jacob Zuma is ousted today by a motion of no confidence in parliament.
- by Lananh Nguyen and Robert Fullem
South Africa's parliament to hold secret Jacob Zuma no-confidence vote
South Africa's parliament will allow a secret no-confidence vote on President Jacob Zuma.
Take a powder-keg Kenya election and add fake news
Eldoret, Kenya: Fake news. Odd plot twists. Tit-for-tat accusations. One candidate calling another "crooked".
- by Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura