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MAGNITUDE 5.5 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES ETHIOPIA REGION

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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck a region in Ethiopia on August 2, 2023. The earthquake struck at 10:57 a.m. local time, and was centered about 100 kilometers (62 miles) south of the town of Debre Berhan. The earthquake caused some damage, but there were no reports of injuries or deaths. The earthquake was felt in several regions of Ethiopia, including the Amhara, Oromia, and Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region. The Ethiopian Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake was caused by a fault line in the region. The earthquake comes as Ethiopia is already dealing with a number of other natural disasters. In recent months, the country has been hit by a series of droughts, floods, and landslides. The earthquake is a further blow to the country, and will likely add to the humanitarian challenges that Ethiopia is facing. The earthquake is the latest in a series of earthquakes to hit Ethiopia in recent years. In 2019, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the country, kil...

Kenyan woman starts school for orphaned elephants.

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Paula Kahumbu is a Kenyan conservationist who has dedicated her life to protecting elephants. In 1993, she founded the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust , which works to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned elephants. The trust's David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is located in Nairobi National Park, and it provides a safe and nurturing environment for over 200 orphaned elephants. The orphanage is staffed by dedicated caregivers who provide the elephants with round-the-clock care. The elephants are fed a special milk formula, and they are taught how to interact with other elephants and how to live in the wild. The orphanage also has a dedicated education program that teaches visitors about the importance of elephant conservation. Kahumbu's work has been instrumental in raising awareness about the plight of elephants in Africa. She has spoken out against elephant poaching and ivory trade, and she has worked to create a safe future for elephants in Kenya. She is a true inspiration, and her ...