Keywords: National park


Indonesia: Fires devastated nearly 95,000 hectares in July

Indonesia is facing a rapid escalation of forest and land fires. Nearly 95,000 hectares were affected in July alone, almost as much as in the first six months of the year. Authorities fear a further intensification of the phenomenon as the El Niño episode could extend until early 2027. A particularly......

United States: Trump Administration Pauses Major Border Security Project in Texas

The Trump administration has decided to pause a significant border security project with Mexico in Big Bend National Park, Texas. The project, estimated at $1.7 billion, has faced opposition from local residents, officials, and environmental organizations for several months. The project, led by the Department......

Rwanda allocates $16 million in tourism revenue to support communities near protected areas

Rwanda is expanding its model of sustainable tourism by directing more than 23 billion Rwandan francs, equivalent to approximately $16 million, toward development projects benefiting communities living near national parks and protected areas. The funding, announced by the Rwanda Development Board, is......

Nigeria frees more than 300 kidnapping victims in major rescue operation

Nigerian authorities have announced the rescue of 308 people who had been abducted in separate attacks across Kwara State and Niger State, describing the operation as one of the country's largest mass hostage recoveries in recent years. According to the presidency, the rescued victims included 163......

Cyanide poisoning suspected in deaths of 15 elephants at Kenya's amboseli national park

Authorities in Kenya have identified cyanide poisoning as the likely cause of death for 15 African elephants found dead over the past month in Amboseli National Park, marking a troubling development in an ongoing wildlife investigation. Preliminary findings suggest the animals may have ingested tomatoes......

Kenya launches investigation into mysterious deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park

Kenyan wildlife authorities have launched an investigation following the unexplained deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park, raising concerns among conservationists about a possible environmental contamination in one of Africa's most renowned protected areas. According to the Kenya Wildlife......

Al Hoceima shines as a top summer destination on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast

Al Hoceima is once again welcoming thousands of visitors as the summer season reaches its peak, reaffirming its reputation as one of Morocco’s most attractive coastal destinations. With crystal-clear Mediterranean waters, scenic beaches, and spectacular mountain landscapes, the northern city continues......

Protests erupt in Nairobi over development plans near national park

Hundreds of environmental activists and community members gathered in Nairobi to protest against proposed development projects near Nairobi National Park, raising concerns about the future of one of Africa’s most unique wildlife reserves. The demonstration highlighted growing tensions between......

Trump administration seeks to resume White House ballroom construction citing security concerns

The administration of Donald Trump has filed an emergency legal motion to resume construction work on a planned ballroom at the White House, arguing that a recent court order halting the project could create security risks. The request was submitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the District......