Central Africa
Economy - Development | Environment - Nature
"Pygmies" enter Congo Basin timber industry
afrol News, 27 May - New GPS mapping technology could be an answer in balancing the needs of the indigenous so-called "Pygmies" communities, the eco-system and the timber production in the recently awarded certificate in the Congo Basin – the world largest contiguous tropical forest certified.
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Environment - Nature | Travel - Leisure
Central Africa's "Pygmies" gain from ecotourism
afrol News, 23 May - In three bordering national parks, covering parts of Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville and the Central African Republic, the most marginalised peoples have found new revenue sources as ecotourism projects are becoming successful. BaAka "Pygmies" are finally being paid in cash for having managed their forest livelihoods well for generations.
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Niger
Politics | Economy - Development | Environment - Nature | Society
Niger River to be rescued
afrol News, 2 May - West African leaders on Wednesday endorsed a 20-year rescue plan to save the Niger River from extinction. The US $8.6 billion project includes reforesting, rehabilitating plains and removing silt from the 4,200 km long river.
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Africa
Economy - Development | Politics | Environment - Nature | Society
Illegal ivory trade still rampant
afrol News, 31 January - Illegal ivory smuggling continues to take place at an alarming rate, despite seizure of hundreds of kilograms, dismantling of networks and nabbing of smugglers. Read more
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