Massive, long-lived trees discovered in the Tanzanian rainforest are a new species
A team of botanists with members from Muse–Museo delle Scienze, Udzungwa Corridor LTD, Via Grazia Deledda and the National ...
Africa's highest mountain that's a snow-capped volcano with 5 different climates
The journey from the base to the summit is often compared to travelling from the equator to the Arctic in just a few days.
Africa's hidden paradise for budget travellers that has 26C heat and no tourists in April
For wildlife lovers, Akagera National Park is a great place to visit in April. According to Discover Africa, the lush ...
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Africa’s tropical forests could be next in line as global food demand grows
To date, agricultural expansion in sub-Saharan Africa has mainly been driven by small-scale subsistence farmers. Yet since 2005, 22.7 million hectares of land in sub-Saharan Africa has been acquired ...
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‘3,000 year-old’ trees in Tanzania are new species
Other similar trees from the Tessmannia genus are more commonly associated with the rainforests of West Africa. Aloyce Mwakisoma with a Tessmannia princeps leaf sample. Image by Andrea Bianchi.
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Wild Africa calls for urgent action to protect Nigeria’s forests
Wild Africa, an environmental nonprofit, has asked the Nigerian government to intensify efforts in protecting the nation’s ...
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On the edge: Africa’s water towers at risk—A call for collective action
World Water Day, celebrated on March 22, serves as an annual event to reflect upon our efforts in addressing the water management challenges we face and the ...
The 21 most dangerous countries for US tourists
Many tourists love learning about a new place, but some countries are currently dangerous and are on the US government's ...
Ocean dumping – or a climate solution? A growing industry bets on the ocean to capture carbon
Dozens of companies and academic groups are pitching the same theory: that sinking rocks, nutrients, crop waste or seaweed in ...