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Speakers at the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in Uganda were urged to champion wildlife conservation efforts in their home countries. James Musinguzi, executive director of the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, made an impassioned plea for legislators to take action to protect biodiversity and combat climate change.

Musinguzi emphasized the need for the Commonwealth countries to prioritise conservation as part of their climate change mitigation strategies. Protecting wildlife and natural habitats preserves biodiversity and environmental health. He encouraged the conference participants to be advocates for conservation efforts when they return home.

The conference attendees toured the UWEC facilities and learned about their mission to promote conservation through education. They saw first-hand the critical work being done to care for injured or orphaned wild animals and prepare them for re-release into protected habitats.

At the 27th CSPOC gathering, India was also confirmed as the host country for the next conference in early 2026.

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured a landslide victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary election, granting her Awami League party a fourth consecutive term in power. According to election officials, Hasina’s party has won over two-thirds of the seats in parliament, giving them a strong majority government. Hasina’s re-election continues her decade-long tenure as Prime Minister. She has promoted economic development and overseen impressive GDP growth during her time in office.

This marks a significant victory for 71-year-old Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh’s first president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She has consolidated her grip on power and will likely pursue similar economic and developmental policies during her new term.

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The Basketball Africa League (BAL) announced its expanded fourth season set to begin on March 9, 2024, in Pretoria, South Africa. This season will be the biggest yet for the league with a record 48 games taking place across four African countries. The top 12 club teams from 12 different African nations will participate. This marks the first time the BAL will host games in South Africa. It is also the first time matches will occur in four separate countries throughout the season. Games will take place over four months in Pretoria, Cairo, Dakar, and Kigali. The 2024 season promises to bring elite basketball action to fans across the continent.

The continued growth and expansion of the BAL highlights the league’s commitment to showcasing Africa’s top basketball talent on a global stage. The 2024 season is set to be the biggest and most exciting yet for players and fans alike.

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