Eva Krafczyk

journalist, working for German news agency dpa. views are my own, RT are not necessarily endorsement

[Eva Krafczyk @E_Krafczyk]

We need to talk about #Sudan - here´s why: https://t.co/nRxPZNdVff

[Kenya Wildlife Service @KWSKenya]

𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠 – 𝐀 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 🐘

Early this morning, Amboseli National Park, Kenya - and indeed the world - lost a true icon. Craig, the legendary super tusker famed for its immense, ground-sweeping tusks and calm, dignified presence, passed on at the age of 54.

Born in January 1972 to the great matriarch Cassandra of the CB family, Craig lived a life that few elephants ever do.

Craig was one of the last remaining super tuskers in Africa - a rare class of bull elephants whose two tusks weigh over 45 kilograms (100 lbs) each. Fewer than a handful remain today, making him a living monument to Africa’s natural heritage.

He fathered a number of calves, ensuring that his powerful bloodline and gentle character live on across generations.

Beyond its extraordinary tusks, Craig was deeply loved for its remarkably calm nature. He appeared to understand its place in the world - often pausing patiently as visitors photographed and filmed him. Widely documented and admired globally, he became a true ambassador of Amboseli and a symbol of what successful conservation looks like.

In 2021, Craig was proudly adopted by East African Breweries Limited (EABL) through the Tusker brand, reflecting his worldwide appeal. His long life and survival to such maturity were made possible through decades of dedicated protection by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), working in close collaboration with conservation partners and the local community.

Continuous monitoring, anti-poaching efforts, habitat protection, and community stewardship ensured that Craig lived freely and safely - demonstrating what collective commitment to wildlife conservation can achieve.

Drop a memory of Craig down below and let's celebrate its legacy. #TunzaMaliYako

[Eva Krafczyk @E_Krafczyk]

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[Frankfurter Allgemeine @faznet]

Die afrikanische Gesundheitsbehörde CDC ist besorgt über den Anstieg der Cholera-Erkrankungen auf dem Kontinent. Es gibt nicht nur mehr Fälle – sie sind auch tödlicher. https://t.co/TvfO39DE0Z

[ntv Nachrichten @ntvde]

"Es wird schlimmer werden": Ausbrüche in 23 Ländern - Cholera überschwemmt Afrika https://t.co/yafifNPuDq

[KNCHR @HakiKNCHR]

As of 1830hrs today, @HakiKNCHR had documented 10 fatalities, 29 injuries, 2 cases of abduction & 37 arrests across 17 counties.
KNCHR noted that significant police barricades were erected on major roads & entry points, severely disrupting the mvt of people, particularly in NRB

[KHRC @thekhrc]

At exactly 2:08 pm EAT today, hired goons stormed our office—sent by the state to silence dissent.
They violently disrupted a press conference by Kenyan mothers calling for an end to arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings targeting protesters ahead of Saba Saba demonstrations.
Saba Saba has been marked annually as a symbol of resistance and civic courage in ongoing struggles.
This was a calculated escalation in the campaign of intimidation by the William Ruto regime against the KHRC—following the extraordinary illegal rendition of our staff Martin Mavenjina—and human rights defenders holding it accountable for gross human rights violations.
We will not be silenced!
The Constitution protects our right to protest and speak out. See you on the streets on Monday!

[IPAEA @IPAEastAfrica]

The IPAEA is deeply alarmed by an incident in which journalists have been targeted at a press conference in #Nairobi. Several of our members and other journalists were caught up in what appears to have been a deliberate effort to violently disrupt... (1/2)

[KHRC @thekhrc]

Journalists provided fair and balanced coverage of the recent protests in Kenya, exposing police violence that killed at least 50 people.
In response, police directed their fire at journalists to suppress the truth and conceal their crimes.
Democracy dies in darkness—and this is what this regime wants to achieve. Let’s not allow them to win.
Let’s demand complete protection of all journalists as they hold the regime accountable.
All instances of police aggression against journalists must be probed and decisive action taken.
We stand in solidarity with the press. We believe a free and independent media is our shield.
#WeAreNotCriminals

[IPAEA @IPAEastAfrica]

The International Press Association of East Africa reports that the Kenyan journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki, working for the local station K24, was shot today with three rubber bullets in her thigh while reporting on the anti-government protests in the city of Nakuru.

[Eva Krafczyk @E_Krafczyk]

don´t shoot the messenger.... interesting statement particularly after journalists have been harrassed, shot and beaten just for doing their jobs. CA Vows Action Against Media Houses Not Adhering to Regulations While Covering Protests https://t.co/dcOcVA4NId

[Anne Soy @annesoy]

Appalled by reports of journalists targeted whilst covering the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests. The @IPAEA has published the following statement:

[Eva Krafczyk @E_Krafczyk]

@MarieLuiseSchwe Totally gone down under? Enjoy and go hunt some orcs!

[Timothy Garton Ash @fromTGA]

It looks like a big win for the democratic opposition in Poland which will be a major positive turn for Europe as a whole… Bravo Poland
Jeszcze Europa nie zginela!
#Poland #Wybory

[Eva Krafczyk @E_Krafczyk]

@SedaBasay ja, das muss man doch verstehen.... sind ja nur Journalisten gemeint. das hat dann nichts mit Hetze zu tun, das ist Mehrheitsmeinung auf gewissen Demos. Also sicher kein Fall für die StA ...

[Eva Krafczyk @E_Krafczyk]

eviction of the protest camp in Fechenheim forest has started to expand the autobahn. - Räumung des Camps im besetzten Fechenheimer Wald #dpareporter

[Eva Krafczyk @E_Krafczyk]

Sad to hear about the death of #MevluedeGenc. She was an extraordinary woman, finding the courage to respond to hate with reconciliation. Following the trial on the #Solingen attack for 1.5 years I always admired her dignity and strength. RIP

[Paula Kahumbu @paulakahumbu]

NO Africa is not United on reopening of ivory trade. Sale of Zimb ivory puts all elephants in peril. Eles r recovering from the last catastrophic slaughter. Only fools make the same mistake twice. Most African countries do not support ivory trade. #HandsOffOurElephants Pls RT.