IS AFRICA DEVERGING INTO TWO HALVES?
The Earth beneath our feet is far from static; it is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape. The continents we inhabit are actually thin tectonic plates floating atop a churning sphere of hot rock. One of the most intriguing examples of this geological activity is happening in East Africa, where the continent is slowly splitting apart. […]
Hippos at Risk After Getting Trapped in Mud at Drought Hit Botswana
Hippopotamus populations in Botswana are confronting perilous conditions as scorching temperatures and drought conditions leave them stuck and immobile in dried up ponds. The El Nino weather phenomenon has brought about a severe drought in Southern Africa, resulting in the endangerment of harvests and the suffering of millions due to hunger. A number of countries […]
58 People Killed in 2 Weeks of Flooding at Tanzania
The government has reported that heavy rainfall in Tanzania over the past fortnight has resulted in the tragic loss of 58 lives due to flooding. The government revealed the number of casualties on Sunday evening while the country was still being battered by heavy rainfall. Tanzania’s rainy season typically peaks in April, but this year […]
Demand and Mining of Minerals is a Major Threat to African Great Apes
Research indicates that as many as one third of Africa’s great apes are at risk due to the increase in mining activities aimed at extracting minerals essential for the shift towards renewable energy sources. Rare earth elements are essential components in numerous aspects of modern life. Minerals like copper, lithium, nickel, and cobalt are vital […]