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Did you know that today is World Pangolin Day? It’s a whole day dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about this unique mammal—which is not only the world’s only truly scaly mammal but also, unfortunately, its most trafficked. In honor of…

Photo by Naijamayor.com / CC BY1.Despite a lifetime of political activism, Nelson Mandela voted for the first time in his life on April 27, 1994Photo by sorpresina / CC BY2.“Nelson” was the English name given to…

World Rhino Day has been celebrated on September 22 every year since 2010, uniting wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists across the globe to bring much-needed attention to this magnificent but vulnerable mammal. Once widespread in Africa…

Hong Kong’s Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd. announced that it is no longer selling ivory products, according to a memo obtained by WildAid. The statement follows similar announcements from fellow retailers Chinese Arts &…

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) reported today the seizure of 38 illicit wildlife products in transit since January 2016 at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) airport through the Canines for Conservation program operated by…

There are more than 8,000 critically endangered plant and animal species in the wild. Estimates of endangered or vulnerable wildlife on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species are equally alarming — over…

Cape mountain zebra were never very numerous to begin with, but back in 1950, their numbers had nosedived to a precarious 91. Intense conservation efforts began to reverse the decline, gradually raising their numbers to more than 400 by 1984 and to…

 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, March 9, 2024—The Second African Protected Areas and Conservation Conference (APAD) concluded yesterday, highlighting the pivotal role of Protected and Conserved Areas (PCAs) in fostering sustainable development…

As the curtain falls on 2024, the year stands as a defining moment for Africa. This year revealed the continent’s extraordinary resilience, the urgency of addressing climate change, and the undeniable link between conservation and sustainable…

2022 has offered numerous opportunities for the world and our leaders to recalibrate their commitments toward an environmentally positive outlook. It is important to note that for the first time, African participation was at its foremost, whether…

Every day, Africa and Africans lead on issues concerning the planet's future. Discussions at international and local levels continue to prove that our mission to build a future for Africa where both people and wildlife thrive is noble. 2023 was…

As the sun sets on 2023, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Kenya program reflects on a year of profound achievements and challenges. This year marked a significant stride forward in the organization's commitment to biodiversity conservation,…

Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, before the world could grasp the looming global crisis, African Wildlife Foundation launched its pioneering Strategic Vision. In 2021, we doubled down despite the challenging and ever-changing conditions and…