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To renew or not to renew? African nations reconsider EU fishing deals
17 May 2024 17:21:55 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/to-renew-or-not-to-renew-african-nations-reconsider-eu-fishing-deals/
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‘Weather whiplash’ cycles of floods & droughts imperil Nigerian farming
15 May 2024 16:15:58 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/weather-whiplash-cycles-of-floods-droughts-imperil-nigerian-farming/
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Setback for Guinea mine that threatens World Heritage chimp reserve
15 May 2024 10:20:34 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/setback-for-guinea-mine-that-threatens-world-heritage-chimp-reserve/
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Chimps are lifelong learners, study on tool use shows
09 May 2024 17:36:42 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/chimps-are-lifelong-learners-study-on-tool-use-shows/
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No answers for Ghanaian fishery observer’s family months after suspected death
02 May 2024 13:04:46 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/no-answers-for-ghanaian-fishery-observers-family-months-after-suspected-death/
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New illegal logging threatens Liberia’s forests amid vague ban
02 May 2024 08:21:39 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/new-illegal-logging-threatens-liberias-forests-amid-vague-ban/
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Multilateral development banks must prioritize clean & community-led energy projects (commentary)
01 May 2024 18:25:36 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/multilateral-development-banks-must-prioritize-clean-community-led-energy-projects-commentary/
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Liberia puts a wartime logger in charge of its forests
25 Apr 2024 09:15:22 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/liberia-puts-a-wartime-logger-in-charge-of-its-forests/
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Sierra Leone cacao project boosts livelihoods and buffers biodiversity
18 Apr 2024 22:26:19 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/sierra-leone-cacao-project-boosts-livelihoods-and-buffers-biodiversity/
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As a megaport rises in Cameroon, a delicate coastal ecosystem ebbs
05 Apr 2024 07:45:19 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/as-a-megaport-rises-in-cameroon-a-delicate-coastal-ecosystem-ebbs/
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World Bank’s IFC under fire over alleged abuses at Liberian plantation it funded
04 Apr 2024 22:10:34 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/world-banks-ifc-under-fire-over-alleged-abuses-at-liberian-plantation-it-funded/
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In Liberia, a former mining activist gets the bully pulpit
28 Mar 2024 13:06:54 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/03/in-liberia-a-former-mining-activist-gets-the-bully-pulpit/
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Bees bring honey and hope to a forest reserve in Nigeria
24 Feb 2024 00:45:00 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/02/bees-bring-honey-and-hope-to-a-forest-reserve-in-nigeria/
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Ghana’s medicinal plants, the ‘first aid’ for communities, are under threat
02 Feb 2024 16:24:18 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/02/ghanas-medicinal-plants-the-first-aid-for-communities-are-under-threat/
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Endangered vulture species nesting in Ghana is rare good news about raptors
02 Feb 2024 16:07:02 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/02/endangered-vulture-species-nesting-in-ghana-is-rare-good-news-about-raptors/
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Togo monkey seizure turns spotlight on illicit wildlife trafficking from DR Congo
08 Jan 2024 10:53:23 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/01/togo-monkey-seizure-turns-spotlight-on-illicit-wildlife-trafficking-from-dr-congo/
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Fisheries observer turns up dead in latest incident in Ghana waters
28 Dec 2023 08:04:55 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/12/fisheries-observer-turns-up-dead-in-latest-incident-in-ghana-waters/
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Poverty and plantations: Nigerian reserve struggles against the odds
01 Dec 2023 03:55:37 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/12/poverty-and-plantations-nigerian-reserve-struggles-against-the-odds/
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Report shines partial light on worst labor offenders in opaque fishing industry
21 Nov 2023 21:31:13 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/11/report-shines-partial-light-on-worst-labor-offenders-in-opaque-fishing-industry/
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Control of Africa’s forests must not be sold to carbon offset companies (commentary)
17 Nov 2023 21:50:19 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/11/control-of-africas-forests-must-not-be-sold-to-carbon-offset-companies-commentary/
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Mongabay launches Africa news bureau
08 Nov 2023 08:48:58 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/11/mongabay-launches-africa-news-bureau/
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Cut down once again: Uncontrolled logging puts new Sahel reforestation projects at risk
06 Oct 2023 07:00:39 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/10/cut-down-once-again-uncontrolled-logging-puts-new-sahel-reforestation-projects-at-risk/
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Bolloré blacklisted over alleged rights violations on plantations in Africa and Asia
29 Sep 2023 19:46:29 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/09/bollore-blacklisted-over-alleged-rights-violations-on-plantations-in-africa-and-asia/
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10 years after land grab, local Nigerian farmers continue fight against palm oil producer
22 Sep 2023 20:44:42 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/09/10-years-after-land-grab-local-nigerian-farmers-continue-fight-against-palm-oil-producer/
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Study: Wild meat trade from Africa into Belgium a health and conservation risk
12 Sep 2023 17:23:53 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/09/study-wild-meat-trade-from-africa-into-belgium-a-health-and-conservation-risk/
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Elephants invade as habitat loss soars in Nigerian forest reserve
21 Aug 2023 21:33:15 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/elephants-invade-as-habitat-loss-soars-in-nigerian-forest-reserve/
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Study: Tall trees and shade boost bat diversity on Africa’s cocoa farms
17 Aug 2023 19:54:33 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/study-tall-trees-and-shade-boost-bat-diversity-on-africas-cocoa-farms/
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Kordofan giraffes face local extinction in 15 years if poaching continues
16 Aug 2023 15:33:59 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/kordofan-giraffes-face-local-extinction-in-15-years-if-poaching-continues/
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Investigation confirms most allegations against plantation operator Socfin
11 Aug 2023 20:46:15 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/investigation-confirms-most-allegations-against-plantation-operator-socfin/
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Massive carbon offset deal with Dubai-based firm draws fire in Liberia
04 Aug 2023 14:32:18 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/massive-carbon-offset-deal-with-dubai-based-firm-draws-fire-in-liberia/
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Protecting Nigeria’s gorillas & other endangered species: Q&A with WCS’ Andrew Dunn
31 Jul 2023 11:41:40 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/protecting-nigerias-gorillas-other-endangered-species-qa-with-wcs-andrew-dunn/
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Element Africa: A ‘disaster’ pipeline, an oil-field spill, and a mining pit tragedy
19 Jul 2023 15:22:25 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/element-africa-a-disaster-pipeline-an-oil-field-spill-and-a-mining-pit-tragedy/
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Forests & Finance: Cameroon raw log ban expands and Nigerian villagers act against ‘forest bandits’
18 Jul 2023 16:01:52 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/forests-finance-cameroon-raw-log-ban-expands-and-villagers-act-against-forest-bandits/
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West African fishers strike for fair wages and ‘respect’ on EU-owned vessels
18 Jul 2023 14:55:29 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/west-african-fishers-strike-for-fair-wages-and-respect-on-eu-owned-vessels/
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From cardamom to carbon: Bold new Tanzanian project is regrowing a rainforest
18 Jul 2023 14:18:32 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/from-cardamom-to-carbon-bold-new-tanzanian-project-is-regrowing-a-rainforest/
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Poverty-fueled deforestation of Nigerian reserve slashes hope for rare chimps
10 Jul 2023 22:51:21 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/poverty-fueled-deforestation-of-nigerian-reserve-slashes-hope-for-rare-chimps/
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Element Africa: Ghanaian communities challenge mining regulation and Shell spills more oil in the Niger Delta
01 Jul 2023 07:41:43 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/07/element-africa-ghanaian-communities-challenge-mining-regulation-and-shell-spills-more-oil-in-the-niger-delta/
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Big potential and immense challenges for great ape conservation in the Congo Basin, experts say
28 Jun 2023 22:14:36 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/big-potential-and-immense-challenges-for-great-ape-conservation-in-the-congo-basin-experts-say/
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New data show 10% increase in primary tropical forest loss in 2022
27 Jun 2023 08:35:05 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/new-data-show-10-increase-in-primary-tropical-forest-loss-in-2022/
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Communities accuse Socfin and Earthworm Foundation of greenwash in West Africa
21 Jun 2023 07:30:07 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/communities-accuse-socfin-and-earthworm-foundation-of-greenwash-in-west-africa/
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Element Africa: offshore oil threatens fisheries, gold mining topples homes and forests
15 Jun 2023 23:27:45 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/element-africa-offshore-oil-threatens-fisheries-gold-mining-topples-homes-and-forests/
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Can an app help Liberian artisanal fishers fight illegal fishing?
12 Jun 2023 16:24:22 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/can-an-app-help-liberian-artisanal-fishers-fight-illegal-fishing/
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Tap African knowledge and culture for Congo Basin forest conservation (commentary)
05 Jun 2023 17:36:39 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/06/tap-african-knowledge-for-congo-basin-forest-conservation-commentary/
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As Shell, Eni quit Niger Delta, state-backed report describes legacy of carnage
16 May 2023 16:22:04 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/05/as-shell-eni-quit-niger-delta-state-backed-report-describes-legacy-of-carnage/
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Palm oil giant hands over sacred community land for reforestation project
04 May 2023 19:11:29 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/05/palm-oil-giant-hands-over-sacred-community-land-for-reforestation-project/
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Forests & finance: Protection and restoration in Cameroon and Senegal, fire threat in Angola
13 Apr 2023 10:30:03 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/04/forests-finance-protection-and-restoration-in-cameroon-and-senegal-fire-threat-in-angola/
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Libreville’s shrinking mangroves leave Gabon’s capital prone to floods
06 Apr 2023 13:40:25 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/04/librevilles-shrinking-mangroves-leave-gabons-capital-prone-to-floods/
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Guinea’s crab-fishing chimps are in good health, study shows, but threats loom
03 Apr 2023 15:59:43 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/04/guineas-crab-fishing-chimps-are-in-good-health-study-shows-but-threats-loom/
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Senegal herders demand return of grazing grounds controlled by U.S. firm
23 Mar 2023 16:58:35 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/03/senegal-herders-demand-return-of-grazing-grounds-controlled-by-u-s-firm/
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Video of rare West African lion cubs sparks hope for the population
17 Mar 2023 19:06:07 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/03/video-of-rare-west-african-lioness-plus-cubs-sparks-hope-for-the-population/
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‘Brought down by gold’: Communities and nature suffer amid Nigerian bonanza
03 Mar 2023 14:12:03 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/03/brought-down-by-gold-communities-and-nature-suffer-amid-nigerian-bonanza/
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Treacherous pits and lakes left in the wake of Cameroon’s abandoned mining sites
24 Feb 2023 17:51:35 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/02/treacherous-pits-and-lakes-left-in-the-wake-of-cameroons-abandoned-mining-sites/
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Forests & finance: A lawsuit, an import ban, and restoring Zambian forests
23 Feb 2023 12:40:01 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/02/forests-finance-a-lawsuit-an-import-ban-and-restoring-zambian-forests/
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Win for science as BP pressured into cleaning up offshore gas plans
09 Feb 2023 16:05:02 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/02/win-for-science-as-bp-pressured-into-cleaning-up-offshore-gas-plans/
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Element Africa: Lead poisoning, polluted rivers, and ‘calamitous’ mining regulation
31 Jan 2023 16:27:26 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/element-africa-lead-poisoning-polluted-rivers-and-calamitous-mining-regulation/
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Tense neighbors: Chinese quarry in Cameroon takes a toll on locals
24 Jan 2023 20:07:12 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/tense-neighbors-chinese-quarry-in-cameroon-takes-a-toll-on-locals/
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At a rubber plantation in Liberia, history repeats in a fight over land
17 Jan 2023 10:03:27 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/at-a-rubber-plantation-in-liberia-history-repeats-in-a-fight-over-land/
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Element Africa: Deadly violence and massive graft at Tanzania and DRC mines
31 Dec 2022 05:01:03 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/12/element-africa-deadly-violence-and-massive-graft-at-tanzania-and-drc-mines/
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In Liberia, a gold boom leads to unregulated mining and ailing rivers
22 Dec 2022 09:27:25 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/12/in-liberia-a-gold-boom-leads-to-unregulated-mining-and-ailing-rivers/
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In Sierra Leone’s fishing villages, a reality check for climate aid
15 Dec 2022 13:29:30 +0000
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/12/in-sierra-leones-fishing-villages-a-reality-check-for-climate-aid/
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