Two Belgian teenagers were charged Tuesday with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Ochieng’ Ogodo, Mongabay’s East Africa editor, who died early ...

Teens arrested for attempting to smuggle ants in Kenya. Authorities say the 5,000 ants were part of a trafficking scheme targeting global markets.

In October 2024, The East African noted the role of corrupt border officials in promoting illegal sales. 70 per cent of ...

Two Belgian teens pleaded guilty to the illegal possession and trade of wildlife in Kenya after authorities accused them of ...

This aligns with findings that public officials living in difficult socioeconomic conditions may tolerate, condone or participate in East Africa's illegal wildlife trade to supplement low salaries.

Two Belgian nationals face charges after being caught attempting to smuggle 5,000 ants, part of a rising trend in trafficking ...

After weeks of sitting in a safari vehicle, I was thrilled to explore Uganda by boat. The experience offered new perspectives ...

The species is threatened by habitat loss, droughts, competition with livestock and infrastructure development.

Anthrax poisoning has killed about 50 hippos in Virunga, Africa's oldest national park located in the Democratic Republic of ...

The Kenya Wildlife Service said the four men were ... large and red-colored harvester ant native to East Africa. The illegal export of the ants “not only undermines Kenya’s sovereign rights ...

Better pay for wildlife conservation workers may close a gap exploited by criminal groups. This aligns with findings that public officials living in difficult socioeconomic conditions may tolerate, ...