Countries

DNA in the water shows South African scientists where to find a rare pipefish

Georgia May Nester, Curtin University and Louw Claassens, Rhodes University Keeping track of the world’s wildlife populations is fundamental... Read more

5 Jan, 2023

Countries

Tunisia ex-minister jailed over hazardous waste scandal

Tunis – A Tunisian former environment minister has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in... Read more

5 Jan, 2023

World

Top Thai conservation official arrested on corruption charges

Bangkok – A top Thai conservation official was arrested on corruption charges on Tuesday, with police saying he was... Read more

27 Dec, 2022

Countries

Two rangers killed in attack in famed DRC reserve

Goma – Two rangers have been killed and another wounded by suspected militiamen in the world famous Virunga National... Read more

25 Dec, 2022

Countries

South Africa turns to lie-detectors in anti-poaching war

Johannesburg – South Africa plans to carry out lie detector tests on staff working at its game reserves in... Read more

23 Dec, 2022

Countries

East DRC rebel crisis threatens endangered mountain gorillas

Goma – M23 rebel activity in volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is threatening mountain gorillas in Virunga... Read more

21 Dec, 2022

Countries

Nigerian artist turns old soles into mosaic portraits

Abeokuta – Picking through a field of garbage, Nigerian artist Eugene Konboye hunts for particular type of trash: plastic... Read more

20 Dec, 2022

Countries

Endangered African tortoises make trek home from Monaco

Noflaye – After a gruelling trip by air and road, several dozen endangered African tortoises groggily poked their heads... Read more

15 Dec, 2022

World

Rich nations oppose new biodiversity fund

Montreal – Creating a new global fund for biodiversity – a core demand of developing countries at UN talks... Read more

14 Dec, 2022

World

EU agrees ban on imports driving deforestation

Brussels – The European Union reached an agreement Tuesday to ban the import of products including coffee, cocoa and... Read more

6 Dec, 2022