After Asia, palm oil faces backlash in Africa
Its lower cost has made it popular in commercial food production, but after being blamed for deforestation in Asia, palm oil plantations are now getting a similar rap in Africa. The sheer scale of...
Five west African countries ban ‘dirty diesel’ from Europe
Five west African countries have announced measures to end the practice of European oil companies and traders exporting “African quality” diesel – highly polluting fuels that could never be sold in...
Fate of Africa’s rhino, elephants to dominate wildlife meet
Global conservationists and policymakers meet in South Africa from today to chart a way forward in the fight against escalating wildlife trafficking that could drive some species to extinction. The...
European oil companies selling dirty fuel to Africa, report says
European oil companies, especially Swiss commodity traders, are exploiting weak African fuel standards by selling toxic diesel and gasoline across the continent, a campaign group said Thursday. A...
Poaching drives huge 30% decline in Africa’s savannah elephants
Poaching has driven a huge decline in Africa’s savannah elephants with almost a third (30%) wiped out between 2007 and 2014, the first ever continent-wide survey of the species has found. Around...
Send eclipse Glasses so that children in Africa safely view the sun!
On September the 1st, the moon will cross the face of the Sun, so an eclipse will cross Africa. This event will be an opportunity to have a “natural” science lesson, especially that most...
Brexit could mean UK gets more fruit and vegetables from Africa
Consumers in the UK could see a rise in fruit, vegetables and other produce coming from Africa following the UK’s vote to leave the EU, according to a survey of retailers. The EU is currently the...
Climate change and ‘smart seeds’ in Africa
Southern Africa is undergoing the worst drought in more than three decades. More than 30 million people in South Africa, Malawi, and my home country Zimbabwe are facing hunger. While this...
