• According to scientists, self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery.

    Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas and used by local human healers.

    One showed promise in fighting superbugs. #BBCAfrica

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    According to scientists, self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery. 🦍 Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas and used by local human healers. One showed promise in fighting superbugs. #BBCAfrica https://t.co/A8belAwTJc
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    Self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to new drugs
    Plants eaten by wild gorillas have medicinal properties that could be harnessed in drug discovery, say scientists.
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  • "I grew up in a family that struggled so much, that I’m terrified of being poor."

    In the Central African Republic, a local sand diver and a Chinese construction manager strive to improve their fortunes.

    Watch the #BBCAfricaEye film "Eat Bitter" here: https://bbc.in/3VMTpea
    "I grew up in a family that struggled so much, that I’m terrified of being poor." In the Central African Republic, a local sand diver and a Chinese construction manager strive to improve their fortunes. Watch the #BBCAfricaEye film "Eat Bitter" here: https://bbc.in/3VMTpea
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  • Disturbing footage on social media, allegedly filmed at this year’s Hajj, shows unresponsive victims on the road leading to Mecca.

    Hundreds of #Hajj pilgrims are reported to have died when temperatures hit over 50C.

    Warning this video contains distressing images. #BBCAfrica
    Disturbing footage on social media, allegedly filmed at this year’s Hajj, shows unresponsive victims on the road leading to Mecca. Hundreds of #Hajj pilgrims are reported to have died when temperatures hit over 50C. Warning this video contains distressing images. #BBCAfrica
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  • "I hate foreigners and the government is doing nothing."

    Last year, #BBCAfricaEye investigated the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants.

    Watch the full film, "Fear and Loathing in South Africa" here:
    https://youtu.be/rogZ8BYg-kM
    🇿🇦 "I hate foreigners and the government is doing nothing." Last year, #BBCAfricaEye investigated the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants. 🎥 Watch the full film, "Fear and Loathing in South Africa" here: https://youtu.be/rogZ8BYg-kM
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  • "How do people get into crime? I can tell you I got into crime due to poverty."

    As Kenya’s cost of living rises, so does violent crime.

    #BBCAfricaEye reporter
    @ElijahKanyi
    investigates the devastating human impact of illegal firearms in Kenya’s slums.

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    🇰🇪 "How do people get into crime? I can tell you I got into crime due to poverty." As Kenya’s cost of living rises, so does violent crime. #BBCAfricaEye reporter @ElijahKanyi investigates the devastating human impact of illegal firearms in Kenya’s slums. https://t.co/rlcDVca8wD
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  • As Kenya struggles with rising violent crime, #BBCAfricaEye follows one former criminal as he tries to persuade men to turn in their illegal firearms, one gun at a time.
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    As Kenya struggles with rising violent crime, #BBCAfricaEye follows one former criminal as he tries to persuade men to turn in their illegal firearms, one gun at a time. https://t.co/igV2W8VGLK
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  • South Africa’s murder rate is now at a twenty year high – one of the highest in the world. There were more than 27,000 murders last year.

    With trust in the police falling, #BBCAfricaEye meets the frontline communities who are fighting back.

    Full film: https://youtu.be/Qk9HEzcFiZ4
    🇿🇦 South Africa’s murder rate is now at a twenty year high – one of the highest in the world. There were more than 27,000 murders last year. With trust in the police falling, #BBCAfricaEye meets the frontline communities who are fighting back. Full film: https://youtu.be/Qk9HEzcFiZ4
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  • Manchester City legend
    lends his support to a football project in Nairobi, Kenya - helping schoolgirls deliver a message about the benefits of clean water, sanitation and hygiene

    #Kenya #ManCity #Football #BBCAfrica
    Manchester City legend lends his support to a football project in Nairobi, Kenya - helping schoolgirls deliver a message about the benefits of clean water, sanitation and hygiene #Kenya #ManCity #Football #BBCAfrica
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