A new media partnership is bringing Africa’s own voices to the forefront of wildlife conservation. Launching first in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya, the partnership engages more than 80 television, radio, and billboard networks to inspire action for Africa’s wildlife and wild spaces. Pan-African audiences are
Wild Africa marked World Gorilla Day by celebrating Rwanda’s world-class achievements in mountain gorilla conservation. The organisation commends the Government of Rwanda for its sustained and strategic efforts that have transformed the future of one of the world’s most endangered great ape species. Rwanda is
New data released in the International Rhino Foundation’s 2025 State of the Rhino report ahead of World Rhino Day on the 22nd indicates that although one rhino was poached every 15 hours in Africa last year, poaching levels are at their lowest in more than
As the world marks World Elephant Day under the theme “Bringing the world together to help elephants”, wildlife conservation organisation Wild Africa urges Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect its dwindling elephant population by mitigating rising human-elephant conflicts which often leads to crop raiding, injuries,
On World Lion Day, it is reported that Africa’s most iconic species are already extinct in 26 of the 48 African countries, with wild populations surviving in only 7% of their historic range. Habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching, and snaring are among the key drivers
Today marks World Ranger Day 2025, celebrated under the theme “Rangers, Powering Transformative Conservation.” This annual initiative honours the critical work of rangers worldwide and commemorates those rangers who suffered in the line of duty. Across Africa, nearly 60,000 rangers dedicate themselves to protecting wildlife
“Music for Wildlife”, a groundbreaking concert series that merges music and wildlife conservation, has launched on Trace Global Network TV channels and streaming platforms. This initiative brings together Africa’s musical talent to raise awareness of and support for wildlife conservation in Africa. The series is
As the world marks World Zoonoses Day today, Wild Africa is calling for urgent and consistent action to reduce the risk of future pandemics by curbing the illegal bushmeat trade, expediting the passage of the new wildlife bill, and protecting natural habitats. Zoonotic diseases, also
World Oceans Day is a global call to action to protect our oceans – the lifeblood of our planet and a foundation for millions of livelihoods. Healthy marine ecosystems are not just crucial for biodiversity, but for economic stability, climate resilience, and food security. In
As the world marks World Parrot Day on May 31st, conservation organisations Wild Africa and the World Parrot Trust call for stronger protection of parrots in Nigeria, especially amid the continued illegal trade of different parrot species, which threatens their existence. Parrots, especially the African
