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Race to find Brazil Amazon species before they disappear
Race to find Brazil Amazon species before they disappear
by  AFP

In a remote part of the Brazilian Amazon, a scientific expedition is cataloguing species. - 'Science denialism' - "Most plant species in the Amazon are to be found in encroached areas," said Alberto Vicentini, another member of the expedition launched by Greenpeace.

Melilla migrants likely died of 'suffocation': Moroccan probe
Melilla migrants likely died of 'suffocation': Moroccan probe
by  AFP

At least 23 migrants who died last month in a mass attempt to enter the Spanish enclave of Melilla from Morocco likely "suffocated", Morocco's state-backed CNDH rights group said on Wednesday. CNDH chief Amina Bouayach said 23 migrants had died in the incident, confirming the official toll.

Chad and Niger vow to revive West Africa's anti-jihadist force
Chad and Niger vow to revive West Africa's anti-jihadist force
by  AFP

The presidents of Chad and Niger pledged Wednesday to revive the G5 Sahel military grouping to boost the fight against jihadist insurgents after Mali quit the West African force. "We don't consider that it's over for the G5 Sahel, we are going to fight," Bazoum insisted.

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