Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Africa
Sierra Leone’s disappearing island
Tommy Trenchard reveals how families are battling to survive on Sierra Leone's Nyangai Island amid rising tides from climate change
Geo explainer: Exploring Africa’s economy and GDP
Five countries account for half of Africa's total GDP, playing crucial roles in the continent's economy – but where exactly are they?
Africa’s final glaciers will melt away by 2040
With the effects of climate change wreaking havoc on the continent, Africa faces the loss of its three glaciers in just a few decades.
South Sudan survey reveals migration of six million antelope
A survey in South Sudan has revealed a migration of six million antelope, which makes it the worlds largest migration of large mammals
Chimpanzees use the natural medicine of the forest
Uncover the secrets of chimpanzee medicine. Find out how these remarkable animals use natural remedies to heal themselves.
Elephants call each other by name
It's no secret that elephants are highly intelligent creatures, but new research suggests that elephants might even call each other by name.
Conservation organisation releases white rhinos back into the wild
In a rare bit of good news African Parks, a conservation organisation, has released the first of 2000 white rhinos into the wild.
Mystery behind the construction of the pyramids solved
Scientists think a long extinct river might be the key to solving the mystery behind how the pyramids were constructed.
World Bank suspends funding for Tanzanian conservation projects
Following allegations of serious abuse and forced relocations the World Bank suspends funding for Tanzanian conservation projects.
Sahel heatwave impossible without human-caused climate change
Scientists believe that a deadly heatwave that struck parts of West Africa would have been impossible without human-caused climate change.
QUIZ: Flags of the World – Africa
Challenge yourself with an African flag quiz. Test your knowledge and get a chance to win a discount on a Geographical subscription.
Large mammals thrive in forests with FSC-certification
Study reveals notably higher populations of large mammals in tropical African forests with FSC certification.
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