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Commercial whaling killed 350,000 blue whales; the giants are slowly returning

After years of protection from whaling, whale populations are gradually reclaiming their ancestral habitats, with sightings of blue and fin whales showing remarkable growth since 2012. While these majestic creatures are bouncing back from the catastrophic effects of 20th-century whaling, they continue to face threats from modern human activity and pollution. Ongoing conservation efforts and…

Commercial whaling killed 350,000 blue whales; the giants are slowly returning

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TAAG Angola Airlines Opens New Angola–Senegal–Cape Verde Route in October 2026

Angola · BUSINESS Key Facts —Launch date: The Luanda–Dakar–Praia route begins on 31 October 2026, in the opening week of the IATA winter 2026/27 season, which opens on 25 October.

  • TAAG Angola Airlines launches Luanda-Dakar-Praia route in October 2026.
  • Senegal joins Angola and Cape Verde in TAAG's West African network.
  • Route aligns with ECOWAS, African Union's Agenda 2063, and Yamoussoukro Decision.

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