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Nairobi, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Kenya's new poaching problem: smuggling Giant Harvester Ants

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2026-05-18
Kenyan ant expert Dino Martins gushes over the red and black insects that have become the centre of an international smuggling trade. Martins has been visiting the network of nests of these Giant African Harvester Ants outside Nairobi for 40 years. "They're big and bold... They're the tigers of the ant world," the entomologist told AFP. "Each nest here has just one queen and she is the mother who founded this nest 40, 50 or even 60 years ago," h......
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Sydney, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Australia orders China-linked investors to sell stakes in rare earths firm
2026-05-18 08:02:21
Mogadishu, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Somaliland divisions remain as it marks independence day after Israel recognition
2026-05-18 08:02:21
Sri Vijaya Puram, India, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Encroaching world threatens India's last 'uncontacted' tribe
2026-05-18 07:00:10
Sydney, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Solomon Islands names China critic to govt, bans dolphin trade
2026-05-18 06:30:05
Sydney, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Australia orders China-linked shareholders to sell stakes in rare earths firm
2026-05-18 06:00:15
Sydney, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Australia orders China-linked shareholders to sell stakes in rare earths firm
2026-05-18 05:00:18
2026-05-18 05:00:17
Sydney, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Australia orders China-linked shareholders to sell stakes in rare earths firm
2026-05-18 05:00:17
Caracas, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Political prisoner's mom dies days after confirming his death in Venezuela
2026-05-18 04:00:06
Paris, France, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - AFP Special Advisory: World Cup advancers
2026-05-18 03:30:21
Seoul, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - North Korea's Kim to bolster front-line defences against 'arch enemy'
2026-05-18 03:30:21

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WINDHOEK, 16 May 2026 - A UNAM Bokkies player (in red and white) battles for possession against Ongos FC (in maroon) during Round 20 of the Women’s Super League at UNAM Stadium in Windhoek. The closely contested encounter on Saturday ended in a goalless draw. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 16 May 2026 - A UNAM Bokkies player (in red and white) battles for possession against Ongos FC (in maroon) during Round 20 of the Women’s Super League at UNAM Stadium in Windhoek. The closely contested encounter on Saturday ended in a goalless draw. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2026 - A UNAM Bokkies player (in red and white) battles for possession against Ongos FC (in maroon) during Round 20 of the Women’s Super League at UNAM Stadium in Windhoek. The closely contested encounter on Saturday ended in a goalless draw. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 16 May 2026 - A UNAM Bokkies player (in red and white) battles for possession against Ongos FC (in maroon) during Round 20 of the Women’s Super League at UNAM Stadium in Windhoek. The closely contested encounter on Saturday ended in a goalless draw. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2026 - A UNAM Bokkies player (in red and white) battles for possession against Ongos FC (in maroon) during Round 20 of the Women’s Super League at UNAM Stadium in Windhoek. The closely contested encounter on Saturday ended in a goalless draw. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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