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Landscape: Stretching across a vast arid landscape of red dunes, fossil riverbeds and open savannahs, the park protects one of southern Africa’s most intact desert ecosystems. Photos: African Parks
AFRICAN PARKS

Conservation drive crosses borders

An EU-funded initiative has been launched in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, shared by South Africa and Botswana and one of southern Africa’s most important ecosystems

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
The resurgence of the M23 rebel group and other armed factions has led to increasing threats, forcing conservationists into a desperate fight to protect endangered wildlife while struggling with dwindling support and mounting insecurity.
AFRICA

War and wildlife: Congo park rangers risk lives to protect endangered species

Park authorities have been assisting ranger families, but the conflict and economic instability leaves them vulnerable

  • MG Reporter
3 min read