Southern Africa

African elephants face shocking 70% population decline due to habitat loss and poaching; study finds |

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African elephants face shocking 70% population decline due to habitat loss and poaching; study finds |

Image source: National Geographic African elephants, the planet’s largest land animals, are celebrated for their intelligence, complex social systems, and essential role in their ecosystems. However, they are now facing a severe crisis, as highlighted in a recent comprehensive study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The study, which analysed data from … Read more

Climate change wreaks havoc through large parts of Africa

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Climate change wreaks havoc through large parts of Africa

GENEVA —  United Nations aid agencies warn climate change is wreaking havoc throughout large parts of eastern and southern Africa, worsening the plight of millions of people struggling to survive conflict, poverty, hunger and disease. Since mid-April, El Nino-related heavy rainfall has led to extreme weather events across East Africa, including flooding, landslides, violent winds … Read more

UN agency raises 20% of needed African drought aid

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UN agency raises 20% of needed African drought aid

HARARE, Zimbabwe —  The U.N. World Food Program has faced challenges in raising $400 million for its Southern Africa drought response, collecting just one-fifth of what it needs to help seven countries in the region, a WFP spokesperson said on Tuesday. The funding environment had become increasingly difficult as drought has dramatically raised the region’s … Read more