Biodiversity Archives

Kenya Battles Rising Smuggling of Rare Giant Harvester Ants

Kenya is facing an unusual form of wildlife trafficking as authorities crack down on the illegal trade of giant African harvester ants, a species increasingly sought after by exotic insect…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

World Leaders Gather in Nairobi for UNEA-7 to Tackle Global Environmental Crisis

Delegates from over 170 countries have convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), amid mounting global environmental crises. The assembly, running from…

Africa News Now December 12, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Namibia Contains Massive Etosha National Park Fire After Week-Long Battle

Namibia’s government says the devastating wildfire that swept across Etosha National Park one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves has now been contained after burning for more than a week.…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

Morocco’s Argan Oil Boom Threatens Forests, Despite Women’s Livelihood Gains

Morocco’s lucrative argan oil industry—often dubbed “liquid gold”—is putting unsustainable pressure on the country’s shrinking argan forests, even as it creates vital jobs for rural women. Once spanning more than…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025

ANN West Africa

FAO Grants Over 17 Billion CFA to Niger for Great Green Wall Land Restoration

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has allocated over 17 billion CFA francs (approximately $28 million) to Niger in support of its ongoing reforestation and land…

Africa News Now July 4, 2025