Southern Africa is at a defining moment in its history. The region is richly endowed with natural resources, fertile soils,…
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Counterfeit Remington Gold Cigarettes in Botswana: Raids Link Factory to Drug Syndicates
Police raids in Botswana and South Africa have uncovered a major cross-border network dealing in counterfeit cigarettes (Remington Gold) and…
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Kenya’s OI Pejeta Conservancy: Saving Species, Supporting Communities
A Model of Integrated Conservation OI Pejeta Conservancy is Laikipia, Kenya, is a world leader in wildlife protection and community…
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Congo’s Bonobo Protection: Community-Backed Primate Conservation
Saving the Gentle Ape The bonobo, one of humanity’s closest relatives, is found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo.…
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Mauritius’ Marine Conservation: Coral Reefs and Blue Economy Innovation
Paradise Under Pressure Mauritius, famous for its turquoise waters and coral reefs, has seen these ecosystems threatened by climate change…
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Zimbabwe’s CAMPFIRE Program: Wildlife Revenue for Rural Communities
People and Parks, in Partnership Zimbabwe’s CAMPFRIRE (Communal Areas Management Programme for Indigenous Resources) is one of Africa’s oldest and…
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Madagascar’s Vanilla Sector: From Exploitation to Empowerment
The World’s Most Expensive Spice Madagascar supplies over 70% of the world’s vanilla, a crop that commands high prices but…
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Senegal’s Women Oyster Farmers: Blue Economy in Action
Harnessing Coastal Resources Along the Saloum delta in Senegal, thousands of women are farming oysters in mangrove estuaries, creating sustainable…
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Ethiopia’s Bamboo Revolution: Green Gold for Jobs and Climate
A Natural Resource with Untapped Potential Ethiopia holds over 1 million hectares of bamboo forest, the largest in Africa. For…
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Nigeria’s Waste-to-Wealth Startups: Recycling as Enterprise
Tackling a Waste Crisis Nigeria generates over 32 million tons of waste annually, much of it plastic. But a new…
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