Heads of states and other dignitaries, together with major worldwide conservation group representatives, are to discuss the fate of the African Elephant in Nairobi. Read more »
The secret is not just channeling more global climate finance into adaptation, but also getting local information about risk and how to build resilience integrated into development ... Read more »
Witnesses and survivors say the vessel, carrying as many as 500 people, overturned while heading to Italy. Read more »
Conservancies would lose income if the European Parliament votes for a ban on hunting trophies. Read more »
Portee is reported to be one of the most "deprived" communities in the densely populated districts of eastern Freetown. Read more »
This follows heavy flooding in the north and severe drought affecting most parts of the south. Read more »
The new system allows municipalities to monitor garbage collection in order to improve the efficiency of the service. Read more »
Severe droughts are stifling the region and forecasts of little rain this year will make things worse, particularly as people are dependent on livestock for food. Read more »
A lack of water is thought to be the cause of a hippo venturing into a pool at Ingwelala Nature Reserve. Read more »
There seems to exist a great disconnect in the dissemination of information on climate change issues in Africa, writes Sophie Mbugua for the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Read more »
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