Kenya: Another Mugumo Tree Falls in Meru County Amidst Political Tensions
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Another ancient Mugumo tree has fallen in the Kinoru neighborhood of Meru County, marking the second tree to fall in this area within two weeks.
East Africa: Birds of East Africa – New Book Reveals Their Extraordinary Diversity and Changing Behaviour
[The Conversation Africa] 101 Curious Tales of East African Birds is a new book that uses academic research to tell fascinating stories about the tropical birds of east Africa, from well-known species to rare ones. It also explores changing bird behavi…
Africa: Has African Climate Fiction Already Shown Us the Future?
[African Arguments] From cities within sand-storms to biotech implants, African writers are imagining diverse climate futures. Here are five recommended reads.
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Issues One-Week Quit Notice to Traders in Lagos Island Market
[Premium Times] Sanwo-Olu has issued a one-week evacuation notice to traders who have illegally constructed their shops on drainages in some parts of Lagos Island.
Africa: Renewables Are Cheaper Than Ever Yet Fossil Fuel Use Is Still Growing – Here’s Why
[The Conversation Africa] Wind and solar are the world’s fastest growing energy sources and together generated 12% of global electricity in 2023. The amount of energy produced by wind and solar is expected to increase and accelerate.
Rwanda: New Ellen Degeneres Documentary on Conservation Work in Rwanda to Air This Month
[New Times] Comedian and television icon Ellen DeGeneres is set to return to the silver screen nearly one year and a half after she announced her retirement from her talk show. But this time, she returns to debut her documentary on her conservation wor…
Rwanda: Kagame, Idris Elba Discuss Elevation of Creative Arts in Rwanda
[New Times] Renowned British actor and musician, Idris Elba met with President Paul Kagame on September 1, and discussed several opportunities for partnerships in developing the creative arts industry in Rwanda.
Rwanda: ‘Black Panther’ Star Danai Gurira Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman in Rwanda
[New Times] Danai Gurira paid a touching tribute to her friend and castmate Chadwick Boseman on the third anniversary of his death during the 19th gorilla naming ceremony, Kwita Izina, celebrating the new 23 baby gorillas born in the past year, which t…
Rwanda: Ariel Wayz, Bull Dog, Bwiza Among Artistes to Perform at Kwita Izina Ceremony
[New Times] Renowned Rwandan female artistes Ariel Wayz and Bwiza, Tuff Gangs’ Bulldog and Riderman are among the artistes set to perform at the gorilla naming ceremony, locally known as Kwita Izina, scheduled for Friday, September 1.
Rwanda: Idris Elba, Kevin Hart Among Gorilla Namers
[New Times] This week, on Friday, September 1, Rwanda will hold its signature conservation event, the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, known locally as Kwita Izina, in which the country’s conservation efforts are recognized globally.