African countries that are affected by animal poachers, including Malawi and Zimbabwe, are attempting to increase the number of female rangers to protect endangered species. In Malawi, approximately 11% of…
‘Worst humanitarian disaster in Mozambique’
Approximately 1.8 million people are in “urgent need” after Cyclone Idai hit Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi on March 14. In Mozambique alone, nearly 136,000 people were displaced and more than…
This Week Around the World – March 17-24:
March 18 Costa Rica: Prominent indigenous rights activist Sergio Rojas was found dead in his home on March 18 after being shot by unknown assailants, Democracy Now! reported. Rojas had…
This Week Around the World – Jan. 14–20:
Jan. 14–18 Zimbabwe: In response to a hike in fuel prices, protests began throughout Zimbabwe on Jan. 14 in what has been dubbed the “stay-at-home” protests, according to The Guardian….