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World's oldest climate fund targets wildlife bonds for every country in Africa
The world's oldest multilateral climate fund, the Global Environment Facility, is planning a new wave of wildlife conservation bonds in a bid to help African countries save endangered species and ...
East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go
The East African Community has been ambitious in creating a regional common market. This includes making it easy for people ...
In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others
In Uganda, politics often intertwines with spiritual beliefs, as many politicians secretly consult traditional healers or ...
Africans survived 10,000 years of climate changes by adapting food systems – study offers lessons for modern times
Blending livelihood strategies based on what works at different times in specific environments has been key to human survival ...
Freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: Study maps overlooked species
Africa's tropical belt, defined by the Guinean forests of west Africa and the Congo Basin of central Africa, is globally ...
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Encountering Africa's Most Dangerous Animal
Get up close and personal with one of Africa's most feared creatures. Watch as we come face to face with danger in the wild!
Here's the Punny Name Readers Chose for Denver Zoo's Baby African Pancake Tortoise: EXCLUSIVE
The baby African pancake tortoise's birth was announced on June 10. The zoo then turned to TODAY.com readers to select the ...