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The following story was written by Will Dunham and ran in the August 23, 2001, issue of Reuters.Elephants dwelling in Africa's lush tropical rain forests are genetically distinct from the better-known elephants that roam the continent's grasslands…

Africa's bonobo (Pan paniscus), the last of the great ape species to be discovered by science, may well be running out of time. Thats because the latest survey by AWF's team in the Democratic Republic of Congo indicates Africa's bonobos face a…

Ten years ago I began my personal practice of yoga; seven years ago I traveled to Africa for the first time; and two years ago I first learned about Africa Yoga Project (AYP) while looking for a way to connect my love for yoga with my passion for…

PBS is hosting a television series titled "Africa". Airing on September 9 - October 28, 2001 Sundays at 8pm ET (check local listings).If you have ever wondered what it's like to live on the vast Serengeti plains, or experience the intense beauty of…

With the world currently experiencing many of its effects, it is a critical time for drawing attention to the threats of climate change. In Africa, prolonged droughts have been felt across the continent. Between 2007 and 2009, severe droughts in…

Conservation leaders from more than 25 African countries have gathered in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, for the second Africa Protected Areas Directors (APAD) conference.The Conference hosted by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management (Zimparks) and…

At the start of the inaugural Africa Protected Areas Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, I addressed over 2,000 delegates about what we stand to gain if Africa comes together and revalues its natural capital, ecosystems, and biodiversity. By the close of…

With the 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP23) underway in Bonn, German, world leaders, and conservation stakeholders are seeking to negotiate and outline how to implement the Paris Agreement. The agreement now signed by all countries—after Syria…

Africa's new "super park", the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park is Africa's largest transfrontier conservation area. It covers 35,000 square kilometers (13,500 square miles) and extends into three countries; Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe…

In a joint celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity and Africa Day 2022, African Wildlife Foundation salutes young conservationists taking charge of biodiversity protection in their communities and countries — whether by raising…

Africa’s youth, comprising approximately 70% of the continent’s population, are projected to make up 42% of the global youth population by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum. Despite this demographic surge, African leadership remains…

Africa is a continent of rich biodiversity and abundant natural resources, forming the basis of its success and offering numerous opportunities for sustainable development. As we commemorate Africa Day 2023, the theme urges the media to seize the…

On Africa Day, we reflect on our continent's rich heritage and the extraordinary potential that lies ahead. This day is a celebration of our past achievements and a call to action to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for all Africans.&nbsp…

strong { font-size: 1em; } Nairobi, Kenya, 22 May 2024 — In the lead-up to the International Day of Biological Diversity, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), the African Chapter of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN Africa) and the…