Nature underpins Africa’s economy and resilience, yet global biodiversity commitments lack implementation. Less than half of ...

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) joined government institutions, conservation organisations, private-sector actors and ...

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The African wild dog is a very unique and iconic African species best known for its colorful coat, which has earned it the name "African painted dog." What makes this species truly special though is ...

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) today officially handed over 27 hectares of restored land to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) for inclusion in Volcanoes National Park. This significant ...

There are no genetic or physiological differences between elephants found across Namibia’s wilderness — or the African savanna elephant’s continental rangeland — but the desert variety seems to look ...

Tibebu Yelemfrhat Simegn’s journey into conservation was born from a boyhood spent in the heart of Ethiopia’s Afroalpine highlands. As a young shepherd, he often encountered the rare and enigmatic ...

During the dry season in Uganda’s northeastern districts, water is not just a resource; it is a boundary line between coexistence and conflict. When wildlife ranges beyond protected areas in search of ...

Despite their imposing size and reputation for aggression, Hippopotamus face a growing threat from the illegal wildlife trade. Classified as "vulnerable," by the International Union for Conservation ...

NAIROBI, Kenya — The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the United Nations Offices at ...

Africa stands on the brink of a transformation, where tourism and conservation can become powerful engines of economic growth and sustainable development. As the world turns its gaze to Africa, ...

For decades, the African Wildlife Foundation has helped lay the foundation for mountain gorilla conservation in Rwanda—protecting this endangered species while catalyzing the growth of the country’s ...