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What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?

Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the Netherlands

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

In 1970, George Adamson rented 500 square miles of unwanted Kenyan bush to return captive lions to the wild; 19 years later, after he was killed there, Kora became a national park

George Adamson lived a varied life in Kenya, becoming a renowned game warden. He and Joy Adamson gained fame for their book 'Born Free' about Elsa the lioness. After their separation, George focused on lion rehabilitation in Kora, Kenya. He faced dangers from poachers and bandit gangs while releasing lions.…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Florida couple declared dead in helicopter crash in Kenya; thieves break in their house, steal Porsche, Land Rover in less than 24 hours. Then comes a twist in court

55-year-old Henry Parra and 42-year-old Adam Hlavaty, a same-sex couple from Florida, were among the seven people who were killed when a helicopter they were in while on a safari in Kenya crashed last Wednesday. In less than 24 hours after they were declared dead and the news spread in…

The Times of India · Aug 27

Nature Photo Awards 2026: 50 Spectacular Photos That Show Animals In Their Wildest Moments

The Nature Photo Awards 2026 is a photography competition dedicated to showcasing the breathtaking beauty, power, and fragility of the natural world. From majestic wildlife and serene landscapes to tiny details and dramatic weather phenomena, the competition celebrates nature through the art of photography while giving photographers from around the…

Bored Panda · Aug 26

A Kenyan mother bled for hours after childbirth and died as healthcare remains weak

The white sand beaches of one of Kenya's most popular tourist areas line a region with one of the country's highest rates of deaths around childbirth

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders’ physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US

If being outside in the heat for even a few minutes felt miserable this summer, imagine what it’s like for herders who are always out walking with their livestock and rarely get a break.

The Conversation · Aug 25

A goat herder searching for his missing animal uncovers gold worth $280 in Kenya; now 10,000 prospectors have arrived chasing the same discovery

Manasse Lomachar was looking for a missing goat when he wandered towards a seasonal riverbed near Cheporor in western Kenya. What he encountered there was not what he had expected. A group of women were washing mud and sand, carefully searching the sediment for tiny traces of gold. Lomachar joined…

The Times of India · Aug 24

A blind Egyptian entrepreneur built an AI app that describes the world through audio, helping visually impaired users experience wildlife, objects and surrounding scenes through their phones

When Karen Morad, a 16-year-old schoolgirl from Cairo, went on a Kenyan safari in June 2026, she experienced something she thought was impossible: “seeing” the animals around her despite being completely blind. That moment was made possible by ScribeMe, an AI-powered app created by her older brother, Mark, also blind,…

The Times of India · Aug 24

Kenya arrests four people during probe into 18 elephant deaths

The first 15 elephant deaths were recorded between June 24 and July 24

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Refinery rivalry: billion-dollar oil projects expose East Africa’s long-running regional tensions

East Africa, a region that has been working to deepen economic integration for more than 25 years, has a history of disagreements about the location of energy infrastructure. Uganda discovered oil in 2006 with the potential to pump an estimated 210,000 to 230,000 barrels of oil per day at peak…

The Conversation · Aug 24