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The Untold Suffering of East Africa’s Donkey Community Owners!
Sebastian Mwanza is the Senior Communications Officer at Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW)
Dr. Dennis Bahati is the Programs Manager (Animal Care) at Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW)
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Kenyan Blood Banks Run Dry Amid COVID-19
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Zimbabwe’s High Internet Data Costs Threaten Online Learning
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