Gold was the first attraction, but late in the 1500s the Portuguese became obsessed with the idea that there were silver ...

Go beneath the surface and meet Africa’s river giants, the hippos Go beneath the surface and meet Africa’s river giants, the hippos. Discover an unexpected side of these aquatic mammals that can’t ...

A new study suggests that the Zambezi River, Africa’s fourth-longest, is 11% longer than previously thought, with its most ...

Water is a scarce commodity in much of Africa, particularly in southern Africa. This is well symbolised in the name of the Botswana national currency, pula (rain). When tragedies like flooding and ...

After years navigating Africa’s great rivers by canoe, Steve Boyes made a remarkable discovery: “Dr Livingstone and all of those explorers were wrong.” Boyes, a South African conservationist, has ...

Here's something that might surprise you: ancient Egyptians called the river "Ar" or "Aur," meaning "black," a reference to the rich, dark sediment that the Nile's waters carried from the Horn of ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Africa's longest river, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and ...

International Rivers has released a new Public Participation Resource Manual and accompanying Curriculum designed to equip African communities affected by large hydropower and other large-scale ...

Global fast fashion brands are helping drive pollution that has dyed African rivers blue or turned their waters as alkaline as bleach, according to a report published on Tuesday. JOHANNESBURG, Aug 17 ...

More than 100,000 Zambian women and children are filing a class action lawsuit against mining giant Anglo American for decades of lead poisoning at a mine they say it controlled. Illegal gold mining ...

Some 50 international brands that source clothes from African nations, including Inditex's Zara, ASOS and H&M, have been linked with water pollution JOHANNESBURG, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Global fast ...