Africa

Gabon’s Debt-for-Nature Swap Initiative

In a significant move towards environmental conservation, the central African nation of Gabon has recently made headlines by launching a debt-for-nature swap initiative. This innovative approach has gained popularity in recent times, with Gabon following the footsteps of countries like ..

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Climate Change Threatens Lake Victoria Basin

The Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) in East Africa faces significant threats from heavy rains, wind storms, and floods, leading to adverse consequences for the region’s communities and endemic biodiversity. A recent scientific report published in the journal Nature has shed ..

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Gabon’s First Agri-SEZ Project

In a significant development the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship flagged off Gabon’s first Agri-SEZ project from New Delhi. This project, which focuses on agriculture and food processing, is set to bolster India-Africa relations and foster ..

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Zambia’s Kafue National Park (KNP)

Zambia’s Kafue National Park (KNP) is witnessing a remarkable resurgence in its lion and leopard populations, according to a recent report by Panthera, a global wild cat conservation organization, and its partners. After decades of poaching, the efforts to protect ..

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Polio Eradication Efforts in West and Central Africa

In a crucial stride towards combating polio, a vaccination campaign was launched in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. Spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), this multi-country initiative aims to address the prevalent issue of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus and strengthen immunization ..

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Panthera and Oxford University’s WildCRU Collaborate to Protect Lions

Lions in Africa have been facing a significant decline in their populations due to various threats. Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) and Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, are collaborating to address this concern. Appointment of Andrew ..

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