April 17
Namibia: Namibia Rhino Poaching On Rise in First Quarter of 2024
VOA
Environmentalists in Namibia have accused local wildlife officials of hiding the real extent of rhino poaching in the Etosha National Park, which holds the highest concentration of… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves Merger of Wildlife Entities Uwa and Uwec
Nile Post
Parliament has approved the merger of the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Read more »
April 16
South Africa: African Oystercatcher Bucks the Trend in Crashing Bird Populations
GroundUp
Haematopus moquini has gone from "Near Threatened" to "Least Concern" on the Red Data List Read more »
April 15
South Africa: Climate Change Is Causing Marine 'Coldwaves' Too, Killing Wildlife [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The effects of ocean warming are profound and well-documented. But sometimes changes in the patterns of winds and ocean currents cause seawater to suddenly cool, instead. Read more »
Africa: Reptiles in South Africa Are Under Threat - but There's Good News Too [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Media reports about the biodiversity crisis and what researchers have argued qualifies as a mass extinction event tend to focus on the big ecological effects. Melting ice sheets,… Read more »
Kenya: Stray Buffalo Kills Man Aged 60 in Voi Town
Capital FM
A 60-year-old man with hearing impairment has died following an attack by a stray buffalo in Voi town. Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Compensation for Human-Wildlife Conflict Victims Yet Due to Legislation Gaps
New Zimbabwe
Almost two years after Cabinet discussed the establishment of a Human-Wildlife Conflict Fund (HWCRF), affected people in communities continue to suffer due to gaps in legislation. Read more »
April 14
East Africa: Seychelles' Aldabra Atoll Officially Designated As Important Shark and Ray Area
Seychelles News Agency
Aldabra Atoll has officially been designated as an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission… Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Fights Quelea Birds, Allots N45m for Pest Control
Daily Trust
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has flagged off quelea birds spray at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa international airport Bauchi as part of efforts to boost food production… Read more »
April 12
Africa: Africa's Wildebeest - Those That Can't Migrate Are Becoming Genetically Weaker - New Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Wildebeest - large African antelopes with distinctively curved horns - are famous for their great migrations on the grasslands of eastern and southern Africa. One hundred and fifty… Read more »
Zimbabwe: El Niño Drought Leaves Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba Only 13 Percent Full - a Disaster for People and Wildlife [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Niño drought. The country's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declared a national… Read more »
April 10
Africa: African Wild Dogs Will Soon Have Their Own Sperm Bank - How Artificial Breeding Will Help Them Survive [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Scientists from the Institute for Breeding Rare and Endangered African Mammals have been working in southern Africa for over 15 years to protect endangered African wild dogs… Read more »
April 09
Namibia: Escaped Lion Attacks Zambezi Man
New Era
Residents of Katima Mulilo Rural constituency had a rude awakening with two lions. Escaped from the Chobe National Park, roaming around their villages, with one lion having now… Read more »
April 08
South Africa: South Africa Is to Shut Down Captive Lion Farms. Experts Warn the Plan Needs a Deadline [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The South African government has officially confirmed that captive lion farms will be shut down. A new ministerial task team report just released has cemented the government's… Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: Police Worry Over Rising Cases of Dog Bites in Osun
Vanguard
The Police Command in Osun on Sunday in Osogbo warned dog owners to cage their pets or risk arrest. Read more »
April 04
Africa: South Africa's Conservation Model - Why Expanding the Use of Biodiversity to Generate Money Is a Good Idea [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's government is calling for public comments on an updated version of its existing biodiversity economy plan. Read more »
Namibia: Jumbos Wreak Havoc in the North
New Era
Villagers of Okatseidhi in the Otsandi area of the Omusati region have expressed concern over extensive crop damage by elephants. Read more »
April 03
Kenya: Kenya's Wildlife Conservancies Make Old Men Rich, While Making Women and Young People Poorer [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya once had an exceptional abundance and diversity of wildlife. But as the country's population boomed, wildlife lost space to people, buildings, roads and agriculture. Read more »
April 01
Namibia: Environment Ministry Records 28 Rhinos Poached This Year
Namibian
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has recorded 28 rhinos poached in Namibia from January to date. Read more »
Africa: After 10 Years of Work, Landmark Study Reveals New 'Tree of Life' for All Birds Living Today [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The largest-ever study of bird genomes has produced a remarkably clear picture of the bird family tree. Published in the journal Nature today, our study shows that most of the… Read more »
March 28
Zimbabwe: Poacher Jailed 9 Years for Killing, Dehorning Black Rhino Worth U.S.$120k
New Zimbabwe
A Bulawayo man has been sentenced to nine years' imprisonment by a Beitbridge magistrate following his conviction for killing a specially protected animal species, the black… Read more »
Malawi: Associations Taking Enviable Strides in Enhancing Wildlife Conservation
Nyasa Times
Resolute in helping conserve Kasungu National Park, Kasungu Wildlife Conservation for Community Development Association (KAWICCODA) is implementing a MK300 million project, seeking… Read more »
March 27
Zimbabwe: First Lady Leads Environment Conservation As Zim Commemorates 4 Special Events
The Herald
Environment and wildlife patron First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday joined thousands of people, stakeholders and the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife in… Read more »