Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Africa
Why war is making the DRC’s Ebola outbreak harder to stop
As Ebola spreads through eastern DRC, rebel violence, mass displacement and deep mistrust are making a deadly outbreak more difficult to contain
Elephants shape their environment long after dying, study finds
Nutrients leach from elephant carcasses for at least eight years after their death, creating nutritious plant growth for herbivores
How acoustic technology could end the conflict between Namibia’s fur seals and hake fishers
In Namibia, Cape fur seals and hake fishers are competing for the same catch. Tommy Trenchard joins scientists testing an acoustic technology designed to protect both
At least 139 migrants dead after boat capsizes off coast of Djibouti
At least 15 children are among those who have died on the boat carrying 305 people from Djibouti to Yemen…
Travel tips with expedition leader Catherine Edsell
Expedition leader Catherine Edsell talks to Bryony Cottam about women-only adventures and the rewards of stepping outside your comfort zone
Solar-powered ambulance brings healthcare to off-grid communities
Designed to carry diagnostics, vaccines and treatment into remote communities, a student-built solar vehicle will allow healthcare to operate without fuel supplies or reliable electricity
LGBTQ+ refugees face persecution in South Sudan’s Gorom settlement
LGBTQ+ refugees have fled persecution across East Africa in search of safety. In South Sudan’s Gorom Refugee Settlement, many say that the violence and harassment have followed them
Is the tide turning on industrial fishing in West Africa?
Senegal has pledged to expand its protected coastal fishing zone, offering hope to small-scale fishers hit by industrial fishing
The long shadow of Ebola
When survivors of Ebola attempt to return home, stigma, shame, trauma and myths complicate reintegration back into communities
Country profile: Ethiopia
From the churches of Lalibela to the battlefields of Tigray and Amhara, Ethiopia’s ancient myths, faith and political fractures are colliding in a crisis that is testing whether one of Africa’s oldest states can hold together
A guide to the real Zimbabwe
Devryn Panaino talks to Thaakiera Ackerdien about Hwange National Park, exploring how a blend of community culture and conservation creates a safari like no other
How AI streetlights are rescuing Nigeria’s coastal highway
Thousands of AI-driven, solar-powered street lights are set to help finance construction of Nigeria's coastal highway
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
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