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We decoded the oldest genetic data from an Egyptian, a man buried around 4,500 years ago – what it told us
The Conversation  |  Sep 05, 2025

The study offers rare insight into the genetic ancestry of early Egyptians and reveals links to both ancient north Africa and Mesopotamia, which inclu...

Group launches campaign against proposed laws it says will hurt farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Kilimo Cha Haki emphasised the need to protect the agricultural sector, which contributes over 80 per cent of Kenya’s GDP.

Inside Rwanda's biosafety law to regulate GMOs
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 04, 2024

A person who wishes to carry out the activities indicated above must first disclose the result of a mandatory risk assessment.

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