Despite years of international pressure and conservation efforts, the illegal poaching of rhinos in Africa continues to threaten the survival of one of the planet’s most iconic species. As we cross into the third quarter of 2025, the continent’s battle to protect its rhino population tells a complex story—one of both hope and heartbreak. The […]
Park rangers snapped into action when they spotted a dozen suspected Islamist militants from a neighbouring country riding motorcycles through the W National Park in northern Benin. The park director and senior ranger officers sent anti-poaching units to chase the men, who eventually fled into Nigeria. They also directed Benin’s police and army to position […]