Oddities & Intrigue

New Species of Ancient Crocodile Discovered


A scientist has identified a new species of crocodile found in Africa 95 million years ago, and nicknamed it "Shieldcroc".

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Fund to Combat Aids, TB and Malaria Faces Challenges


(Photo courtesy David Gough/IRIN)

The management and funding of the international instrument created to raise money to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are posing a major challenge. Sue Valentine reports for AllAfrica.

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