Weak property rights and political tensions can make the problem worse.

Africa already has more than 9,300 protected zones, covering nearly 15 percent of the continent’s surface. The global goal is to expand this to 30 percent. Yet many of these areas lack funding ...

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As Africa faces unprecedented urban growth, Tatu offers insights into creating sustainable and inclusive cities. Founded in 1996, iAfrica stands as one of South Africa's most enduring portals.

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Other pressures come from urban development, mining and logging ... agricultural land is gradually eroding forests hectare by hectare. Protected areas are one solution. Africa already has more than ...

A man in Kimberley celebrated his birthday by donating 300 school uniforms. He shared his reasons for doing so, and his kind ...

With lakefront views and furniture designed by local fabricator Max Davis, the space highlights the resilience of Black South Siders. Part of the area’s history includes contending with racial ...

South Padre Island is a popular spring break destination; unless you're looking to join the party, avoid this area in March. Other times of the year, however, South Padre is generally a safe and ...

Urban areas are complex places which are constantly in a state of change. They are also steeped in history and often give evidence of how people were living at a particular time. Issues facing ...

Sub-Saharan Africa is the world’s second most unequal region after Latin America, with deep-seated structural sources of inequality not only limiting poverty reduction, but growth itself. The report, ...

These inner city areas ... photos and satellite images. However, a tell-tale sign of more modern buildings is that roads are not as straight and often involve loops and cul-de-sacs. The rural ...