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 uses performance art to improve the lives of vulnerable children, empowering them with circus and life skills.
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
Zambia announced a hunting ban for 2016, yet more effort is needed to protect big cats. Tourism offers a potential resource: animals should be shot with cameras, not guns.
Zambia, President Edgar Lungu wins historic elections
Zambia went to the polls on the 11th of August, seeing the re-election of President Edgar Lungu. His main rival alleges the vote was fraudulent.
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.
Colobus Conservation, restoring Kenya’s coasts to protect monkeys
With the degradation of Kenya’s coastal forests colobus monkeys are struggling to survive. We visit the Colobus Conservation centre, working to save these rare animals.
Maasai women are leading a solar revolution in Africa
A bordo del loro asino, girano i villaggi più remoti per portare energia rinnovabile e pulita a prezzi economici. Migliorando la loro vita e quella degli altri abitanti.