Namibia: Windhoek’s Old Location Was a Place of Pain, but Also Joy – New Book
[The Conversation Africa] All that’s left of a famous settlement called the Old Location in Windhoek, Namibia, is a graveyard and a monument to remember the residents who were killed while protesting their forced removal in 1959.
South Africa: Kruger National Park Tops Instagrammable Safari Destinations
[Scrolla] South Africa’s Kruger National Park has been ranked the world’s most Instagrammable safari destination, tying with Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
Rwanda: Hollywood Star Michael Bay to Produce a Film On Rwandan Baby Gorilla
[New Times] Hollywood filmmaker Michael Bay has shared his remarkable experience behind naming a baby gorilla at the recent Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, and revealed plans to produce a short film using footage he captured with his Nikon Z camera.
Congo-Kinshasa: Photographer Brent Stirton Celebrates DR Congo’s Virunga National Park
[RFI] Perpignan – Virunga, Africa’s first national park, is home to endangered wildlife, including the world’s largest population of mountain gorillas. Situated in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the park is marking its centenary despite cont…
Africa: All of Africa Today – September 5, 2025
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Rwanda: TikTok Star Khaby Lame to Name Baby Gorilla At Kwita Izina
[New Times] Senegalese-Italian TikTok star and global content creator Khabane Lame, widely known as Khaby Lame, has been confirmed among the baby gorillas namers for the 20th edition of the Kwita Izina ceremony scheduled on Friday, September 5 in Musan…
West Africa: TikTok’s Online Wild Meat Sellers – Study Finds Endangered Species On Offer in West Africa
[The Conversation Africa] In Togo and much of west Africa, wild meat remains an important part of daily life, valued for its taste, cultural traditions, and as a source of income for those who sell it.
Kenya: Maasai Mara Included in the World Book of Records, UK
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Maasai Mara National Reserve has been included in the World Book of Records, UK as the World’s Greatest Annual Terrestrial Wildlife Migration.
South Africa: South African Film’s Oscar Nomination Highlights Wildlife Heroes
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has congratulated the creators of the short film, The Last Ranger.
South Africa: Bad Gift Ideas – Ferrets and Other Exotic Wild Mammals As Pets
[The Conversation Africa] As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as holiday gifts tends to spike. People can be drawn to exotic or unique animals, hoping to surprise their loved ones with something special.