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.
Rwanda: Kwita Izina 2024 Postponed
[New Times] Rwanda Development Board on Tuesday, October 8, announced the postponement of Kwita Izina 2024.
South Africa: Mysterious South African Cave Painting May Have Been Inspired By Fossils
[The Conversation Africa] A mysterious animal painted on a cave wall in South Africa’s Free State Province has long baffled scientists. Is it a walrus? It looks like one, but there are no such animals in Africa. Some cryptozoologists – people who look …
South Africa: Funding the Focus As Cape Town’s Beloved Zip Zap Circus Prepares to Move
[Daily Maverick] New “Zip Zap Arena” will offer a venue for circus arts and also for other art forms like drama, ballet, dance and opera. It will have retractable seating, making the venue suitable for a variety of events – if the funds can be raised.