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  • Kenya At The Peak Of The Worst Drought In 40 Years

    Kenya At The Peak Of The Worst Drought In 40 Years

    East Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years and its wildlife and tourism are bearing the brunt. Drought in Kenya has killed 205 elephants and numerous other wildlife between February and October 2022. Although sporadic rainfall has finally started in the region, Kenya’s meteorological department is forecasting below-average rainfall for much of the…

  • Elephants Are Devouring South Nigerian Farms

    Elephants Are Devouring South Nigerian Farms

    Having spent his entire life surrounded by forest, Kyrien Ojong (52) considered no other business as good as farming in Bamba community, located in southern Nigeria. All of a sudden, elephants started eating all of his crops. “When the gorillas entered my farm, they ate all my cocoa; both the ripe and unripe ones. They…

  • South African Court Blocks Oil Exploration By Shell

    South African Court Blocks Oil Exploration By Shell

    A court decision has annulled all rights given to Shell to explore oil and gas using seismic waves on the Indian ocean, off the coast of South Africa. The High Court in the Eastern Cape town of Makhanda backed a suit filed by conservationists and local groups who shared concerns on the environmental consequences of…