The push is part of a larger conservation effort led by UNEP. Its goal: to protect the fast-disappearing rainforests and peatlands of eight Congo Basin countries.

The black locust tree is an invasive plant in many parts of the world — and ironically, it has invasive qualities even on the ...

By Kristine Sabillo The lion, with its majestic mane and the loudest ...

For some grain farmers, diversification can mean growing soybeans and raising cattle. For others, it involves planting crops ...

From iconic reserves to off-the-radar parks, these African destinations offer your best shot at spotting lions and leopards.

With over 30 resort hotels located on Walt Disney World property, it can sometimes be difficult to choose which one you ...

Captain Ibrahim Traore and his government are redefining a new development paradigm or a new social contract, devoid of western influence to accelerate Burkina Faso’s social and economic ...

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Sometimes dubbed the Brazilian Serengeti, the Pantanal region contains the highest concentration of wildlife in South America ...