War, fire, logging and agriculture are taking a heavy toll on Africa’s mountain regions, says the Nairobi-based United Nations Environment Programme.
Southern Africa is fast developing an international reputation for excellence in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics.
One of South Africa’s leading maritime authorities has called on government to establish a coastguard, saying failure to do so could lead to huge losses in the country’s fishing industry.
South Africa has made a strong call to other African countries to support a bid by itself and four of its neighbours to be allowed to legally sell elephant ivory.