A journey to discover the world’s most colourful fabrics
Why are the fabrics of the south of the world so colourful and showy? Let’s discover together the colours and patterns used by indigenous peoples for realising fabrics.
United Nations, blue helmets accused of sex abuse in Africa
The UN denounced 44 cases of sexual abuse by the blue helmets so far this year. Only few of them have been punished.
Akagera welcomes lion cubs as part of a successful conservation initiative
Three new cubs were spotted in Akagera National Park in Rwanda. Lions were reintroduced last June and tourism has spiked ever since.
Edward Loure, Goldman Prize winner and defender of indigenous land rights in Tanzania
Edward Loure was awarded the prestigious environmental prize after a decade’s work, which helped secure 90,000 hectares of land for indigenous communities in Tanzania.
Leopard populations have declined dramatically, new research reveals
A new study reveals something the world didn’t know: leopard populations have declined significantly. Shattering beliefs that the feline is less endangered than other big cat species.
33 lions are returned to Africa after a life of confinement in circuses
33 lions have been rescued from circuses in South America and brought to a protected area in South Africa.
Kenya, the giants club protecting elephants from poaching
The Giants Club met in Kenya to fight poaching, organising the largest burning of ivory in history. To save elephants from extinction.
Three rangers have been killed for protecting elephants in the Congo
Three rangers have been shot dead in Garamba National Park. This is yet another demonstration that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the most dangerous places for wildlife and conservationists.
Bamboo bicycles: a Ghanaian enterprise becomes social and eco-friendly
Bamboo bicycles become a low-impact source of wealth: Ghana bamboo bikes initiative is a social enterprise that has put sustainability at its heart.
Kenya will plant 20 million trees
The initiative is part of the government’s strategy aimed at increasing the forest cover, protecting habitats and contributing to curbing climate change.