South African court dismisses a major lawsuit by 140,000 Zambian women and children against Anglo American for Kabwe lead poisoning. A setback for affected communities enduring the lasting impact of lead contamination.
Controversial African land deals by Blue Carbon face skepticism regarding their environmental impact and doubts about the company’s track record, raising concerns about potential divergence from authentic environmental initiatives.
ReconAfrica hunt for oil and gas threatens vital waterways home to the world’s largest elephant population and endangered wildlife
More than 1.500 people died of cholera over the past one year, and the government is struggling to contain its spread
Illegal logging in Uganda has caused massive forest cover loss. Activist Mourine Asiimwe is fighting back against this deforestation by planting trees.
A Kenyan company has developed a new technology, seed balls, to stop the devastation wrought by climate change and soil erosion on indigenous communities.
Incumbent Museveni emerged victorious in Uganda’s elections. His main rival Bobi Wine was put under house arrest, then released following a court ruling.
Only two northern white rhinos remain, and both are females, but scientists have created two new embryos to save the species, for a total of five.
Chibeze Ezekiel, winner of the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize for Africa, is fighting to guide new generations towards a renewable future.
Hostilities between Morocco and the Sahrawi people over control of Western Sahara defy a 1991 peace treaty that hasn’t been brought to fruition.
