EU exports banned pesticides to Africa
A new report by Swedish NGO Swedwatch reveals that European companies are exporting thousands of metric tons of pesticides banned within the EU to African markets. The findings highlight a major regulatory gap in Africa’s agriculture sector, which remains a cornerstone of its economies but often lacks strong chemical safety oversight. Kenya illustrates the scale of the […]
Ancient footprints rewrite South Africa’s fossil history
In a major paleontological breakthrough, researchers in South Africa have discovered the first known animal tracks from the Pliocene epoch, pushing its fossil record back nearly 3 million years. Found within the ancient, solidified dunes of the Wankoe Formation, these rare traces offer a direct window into a prehistoric world. The findings are particularly exciting because […]
Inside Africa’s geothermal wonders
Africa’s warmest natural waters offer everything from extreme geothermal spectacles to soothing spa retreats. Travelers can explore surreal sites like Tanzania’s Lake Natron and Ethiopia’s Dallol, where boiling, mineral-rich pools create otherworldly landscapes best admired from a safe distance. In Kenya, the Rift Valley adds drama with geysers and bubbling springs, while the Olkaria Geothermal Spa […]
