Africa


World Bank suspends funding for Tanzanian conservation projects

World Bank suspends funding for Tanzanian conservation projects

ByStuart ButlerApr 25, 2024
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

Sahel heatwave impossible without human-caused climate change

ByStuart ButlerApr 23, 2024
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

QUIZ: Flags of the World – Africa

ByGrace GourlayApr 19, 2024
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

Large mammals thrive in forests with FSC-certification

ByStuart ButlerApr 15, 2024
Study reveals notably higher populations of large mammals in tropical African forests with FSC certification.
concept art showing africa population

What does rapid population growth mean for the world’s poorest continent?

ByMark RoweMar 14, 2024
Mark Rowe reports on one the most significant demographic shifts facing the world
Climate change affects rural women more than men

Climate change affects rural women more than men

ByStuart ButlerMar 6, 2024
A new report shows that the effects of climate change on people living in rural areas varies depending on gender, age and wealth.
Poorly planned tree planting schemes are threatening ecosystems

Poorly planned tree planting schemes are threatening ecosystems

ByStuart ButlerFeb 26, 2024
A new study says that poorly planned tree planting in schemes in Africa are threatening vital grassland eco-systems.
The undertaker of the savannah is in trouble

The undertaker of the savannah is in trouble

ByStuart ButlerFeb 4, 2024
A new study has revealed that 88 per cent of African raptor populations living in savannah grasslands have declined over the last fifty years.
Last hope for the northern white rhino

Last hope for the northern white rhino

ByStuart ButlerJan 31, 2024
Could a highly experimental IVF technique bring the northern white rhino back from the very brink of extinction?
Better World Video Awards 2024: Plastic Man

Better World Video Awards 2024: Plastic Man

ByGeographical StaffJan 30, 2024
Surfing environmentalists The Goat Surf Club head to Senegal to meet a unique campaigner and to catch some waves
Drought, conflict and politics leads to fear of famine in Ethiopia

Drought, conflict and politics leads to fear of famine in Ethiopia

ByStuart ButlerJan 26, 2024
Drought, conflict and government in-action setting in place the foundations of a serious famine in parts of Ethiopia
Elephant populations stabilise in parts of Africa

Elephant populations stabilise in parts of Africa

ByStuart ButlerJan 10, 2024
Two new reports highlight that after years of decline in some parts of Africa elephant populations have stabilised.
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