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Conservation stories from the front lines, scientific research updates, and the latest news on African wildlife and environment.
Mountain Gorilla Census Shows Record Numbers
A recent wildlife census in the Congo Basin has revealed a hopeful rise in mountain gorilla populations, marking a significant milestone in global conservation efforts.
By Mr Oscar Maritim
Read moreThe Great Wildebeest Migration: 2024 Season Update
Over 1.5 million wildebeest have begun their annual journey across the Serengeti. This year's migration shows encouraging signs for the ecosystem's health.
By Dr. Amara Osei
Read moreBlack Rhino Numbers Cross 6,000 — A Conservation Milestone
For the first time in decades, the black rhino population has exceeded 6,000 individuals, marking a major victory for conservation efforts across southern Africa.
By Sarah Kimani
Read moreMountain Gorilla Census: Population Climbs to 1,063
The latest census confirms a growing mountain gorilla population — a testament to decades of international conservation effort and community engagement in the Virunga landscape.
By Jean-Paul Habimana
Read moreMajor Pangolin Trafficking Network Dismantled in Central Africa
A joint operation between rangers and international law enforcement has dismantled a major pangolin trafficking network, rescuing 47 live pangolins.
By Emmanuel Diallo
Read moreHow Local Communities Are Leading Conservation in West Africa
Grassroots conservation initiatives led by local communities are proving more effective than top-down approaches in protecting wildlife corridors in Nigeria and Ghana.
By Fatima Al-Hassan
Read moreNew GPS Tracking Program Reveals Cheetah Migration Patterns
A new GPS collar program tracking 28 cheetahs across Tanzania and Kenya has revealed previously unknown migration corridors, informing urgent habitat protection efforts.
By Dr. Lena Müller
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