Solar energy in Africa will meet the needs of 600 million people
Solar energy in Africa meets the annual electricity needs of off-grid households for as little as 56 dollars per year, thanks to cost reduction and technology improvements.
Giraffes are being killed for their tails in the Congo
Nella Repubblica democratica del Congo una rara sottospecie di giraffa rischia di estinguersi perché la sua coda viene offerta dagli sposi come dote.
The eastern lowland gorilla isn’t doing well. It’s now critically endangered
A causa della caccia e della guerra civile in Congo questa specie è ora classificata “in pericolo critico” dalla Lista rossa della Iucn.
Circus Zambia, giving street children the chance to blossom through performance art
Circus Zambia was founded by a group of four young acrobats in 2014, all born and raised in Chibolya, a poor compound that houses over 20,000 people in less than five square kilometres in the Zambian capital, Lusaka. With a rich experience gained from tours, performances, training and workshops around the world, the artists are specialised
Good Country Index, the ranking of the best countries in the world
The index examines how nations contribute to “the common good of humanity” measuring their wellbeing, equality, CO2 reduction. Sweden is ranked first.
Zambia revises hunting ban for big cats
The Zambian government has put in place new plans with regards to a hunting ban concerning big cats in order to regulate wildlife populations. Big cats are found in all of the country’s national parks, but their numbers are depleting significantly. According to estimates, the country has between 2,502 and 4,668 lions. Too few big cats “The
Zambia, President Edgar Lungu wins historic elections
Incumbent President Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front (PF) secured 50.35 per cent of the vote in the elections held in Zambia on the 10th and 11th of August, just over the 50 per cent threshold needed to avoid a second ballot. His principal rival, Hakainde Hichilema, leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND) – who
Ethiopia, police fired live bullets at peaceful protesters killing over 100
Protests against the government were held throughout Ethiopia to call for political reforms. The police shot at the crowd resulting in a massacre.
South African rapper Gigi Lamayne stands up for students’ rights
In South Africa more and more people are joining the #FeesMustFall movement. These include Gigi Lamayne, one of South Africa’s rising hip hop stars.
Kenya, ivory kingpin sentenced to 20 years in jail
Un tribunale keniota ha condannato Feisal Ali Mohamed, responsabile della morte di almeno 120 elefanti.