International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

DNA methods help uncover further African Forest Elephants – but species remains critically endangered

A new assessment of African Forest Elephants reveals an estimated 135,690 individuals1, with an additional 7,728 to 10,990 ...
The Citizen

Nature-focused romantic getaways in South Africa

If you’re dreaming of a romantic break, these 6 standout stays offer the perfect mix of intimacy and wilderness.
The Peninsula Qatar

Survey raises estimate of African forest elephant numbers

Paris: DNA pulled from the dung of African forest elephants has given experts a more accurate and higher population estimate for the elusive ...
NatureOpinion

South Africa is right to put debt, climate and inequality at the heart of G20

The host of the high-level meeting must not be swayed from its priorities, which are in line with the evidence from research.

Africa’s ‘cryptic’ golden cat is so rare, no one knows how many there are. AI is changing that

Living deep in the tropical rainforests of Central and Western Africa, the golden cat is so sneaky, no one knows how many ...

After Gold and Diamonds, Russia Turns to Africa’s Trove of Fish

Under heavy sanctions following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia stepped up its courting of African governments with offers of military cooperation, weapons, grain and fertilizers. It’s also ...
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PM Modi calls Africa’s first G20 ‘the right moment’ to ‘revisit development parameters’

The PM said he proposed for the creation of 'a G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository' and 'a G20 healthcare response ...

Land is Africa’s best hope for climate adaptation: it must be the focus

Africa is heavily dependent on agriculture. At this year’s COP30 conference, the continent needs to secure more funding to ...
ESI Africa

Africa targets $5bn project pipeline as AGES returns for fourth edition

Africa’s transition to a climate-resilient, low-carbon future will take centre stage at AGES, powered by lead partner Sanlam ...
TheCable

Nature-based solutions key to unlocking Africa’s climate finance, says Sahara Group

Sahara Group says scaling nature-based solutions will be crucial for Africa to attract climate finance and strengthen resilience as the world shifts toward a low-carbon future.
Nature

Africa finally has its own drug-regulation agency — and it could transform the continent’s health

Mwila Mulubwa is an investigator in the drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics team at the Holistic Drug Discovery and Development (H3D) Centre, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Leon Mutesa is a ...

After surviving a horrific buffalo attack, these conservationists doubled down on protecting nature

Beverly and Dereck Joubert have documented Southern Africa’s incredible wildlife for over 40 years. In their new book, “Wild Eye: A Life in Photographs,” they share an intimate visual memoir from the ...