ICPAC Warns of Potential Public Health and Agricultural Risks Due to Heavy Rains in the Greater Horn of Africa
The heavy rains are predicted to adversely impact public health, agriculture, and infrastructure in the region.
March 11, 2024
DRC-Burundi: forests and parks fall victim to land scarcity and infertility
For example, in 2004, Virunga National Park lost 1,500 ha of forest due to pressure from people from Rwanda
February 5, 2024
Poaching Threatens the African Green Pigeons in Semuliki National Park
By Alex Baluku, Richard Drasmaku, and Polite Musa The sight of African green pigeons gracefully
December 11, 2023
Climate change causing increased spread of invasive plants taking over Uganda’s National Parks
Human-wildlife conflicts rising as animals look for food elsewhere By Chowoo Willy, Kirungi Patra and
December 1, 2023
Use of Beehive Fencing to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Rubirizi District
bee hives are instrumental in chasing away elephants from their gardens.
October 23, 2023
Repeated burning threatens plant and animal species in and around Lake Mburo National Park
Burning the vegetation in Lake Mburo National Park is done twice a year, between January to March and July to September, which are the dry seasons.
September 25, 2023
Why are wildlife crimes easily committed in South Sudan?
Although South Sudan has a Wildlife Act, as most African countries do, it does not have “elaborate and comprehensive wildlife policies and laws” to enforce this act.
September 14, 2023
The Quest for the Reintroduction of White Rhinos to Ajai Wildlife Reserve
By Richard Drasimaku While growing up as a child, Ben Afidra Amorimvapi, a resident of
September 11, 2023
How Ugandan women are helping men fight wildlife crimes
By Milton Emmy Akwam and Biira Maureen Although poaching and other wildlife crimes still occur
July 17, 2023
Current Zoonotic Diseases Challenges in the East Africa Region
Zoonotic diseases continue to emerge and spread across regions, including East Africa, and challenge public health by causing countless morbidities and mortalities
July 7, 2023
Uncovering Threats to Wildlife and Mangrove Forests from the Rufiji Dam Project in Tanzania
Improper implementation of the Rufiji dam could severely impact the Rufiji river and its complex hydrological system.
May 19, 2023
Spotted hyenas all sound different when they call – they can tell friend from foe
For hyenas, it’s advantageous to know who is calling before deciding to respond. They don’t treat every member of their group the same.
March 27, 2023