Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don't yet have a clear picture of what kind of ...

Imagine walking across the seemingly endless, sun-baked plains of southern Africa. The ground looks barren, the air shimmers ...

The forest covers an area of around 300 million ... that local communities retain access to natural resources. Some of Africa’s best-known protected areas are found within the Congo Basin.

The Subri Forest Reserve, once a proud symbol of Ghana’s ecological wealth, has become a stark reminder of the state's ...

South Africa's finance minister drops plan to increase value-added tax (VAT), in a major climbdown to prevent the collapse of the coalition government. 10,000 illegal settlers reportedly removed from ...

On 28 March 2025, the Governments of the Republics of Kenya and Uganda officially launched the Mount Elgon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize their ...

A Nassau County man, who spent nearly 30 years with USAID, laments the abrupt shutdown of the agency and shares some of its accomplishments.

In the heart of the Congo Basin, the Republic of Congo protects a globally significant rainforest, covering over 60% of the nation. This biodiversity hotspot and vital carbon sink is crucial for the ...

With these stunning places to go stargazing in South Africa, you’ll be jumping to spend your nights outdoors. Here are some ...

The initiative, part of BIC’s ‘Together We Can Make a Difference’ campaign, aims to fight South Africa’s 41% school dropout ...