Conservation Watch Environment Fallen rangers: Deadly militia attack in Virunga Twelve rangers have fallen victim to senseless killings in Africa’s oldest national park. Fred Kockott reports FREE TO REPUBLISH (see terms below) Virunga National Park officials say 17 people were killed in a sustained attack not far from the park’s headquarters. Armed rebel groups involved in poaching and illegal charcoal production are believed to be […] Written by rovingreporters April 25, 2020December 9, 2020
Environment Oil drilling to spoil Africa’s biggest treasure trove IT was one of those news reports that hits you in the guts like a sucker punch, leaving you feeling tired and sick, writes Tony Weaver in his latest Man Friday column. Oil drilling looks set to spoil Africa’s biggest treasure trove. First published by Die Burger and Safarious The government of the Democratic Republic […] Written by rovingreporters September 13, 2018May 25, 2019