by afrikanfrontier | Sep 13, 2023 | Environment, News, Politics
Libya has been grappling with a devastating flood crisis that has resulted in widespread displacement and tragic loss of life. The eastern Libyan city of Derna, in particular, has borne the brunt of this natural disaster, as two dams succumbed to the relentless rains,...
by afrikanfrontier | Sep 13, 2023 | Environment, News, Politics
Ethiopia has announced the completion of the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s reservoir filling, disregarding mounting regional objections. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed affirmed the milestone, saying external pressure would not derail the...
by afrikanfrontier | Sep 6, 2023 | Environment, News
A conservation nonprofit, African Parks, recently made headlines with its ambitious plan to relocate a significant portion of the world’s white rhino population to protected areas in Africa. This commendable initiative seeks to counteract the devastating effects...
by afrikanfrontier | Sep 6, 2023 | Environment, News
In a significant triumph for wildlife conservation in southern Africa, the elephant population in five nations has witnessed a remarkable 5% growth over the past six years, reaching an estimated total of approximately 227,900 majestic elephants. This promising news...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 30, 2023 | Environment, News, Politics
Cairo, Egypt said negotiations over Ethiopia’s massive Grand Renaissance Dam ended without progress this week, the latest setback in years of strained efforts to resolve the dispute over the Nile’s waters. The talks in Cairo between Egypt, Sudan and...
by afrikanfrontier | Jul 11, 2023 | Environment, News, Politics
According to a recent report by Human Rights Watch, residents affected by the construction of TotalEnergies’s $4-billion pipeline project in Uganda have received inadequate compensation. The pipeline, spanning 897 miles from Uganda to the Tanzanian coast, is...