Green Oil in Africa: Development Opportunity or Threat to Food Security?

The famine crisis in the Horn of Africa is bringing into focus the controversial role that bio-fuels play in the African continent. With both Kenya and Ethiopia having leased 700,000 hectares of land to foreign investors, the question now is... Read the original here: Green Oil in Africa: Development Opportunity or Threat to Food Security? … [Read more...]

New rules needed for African farm investments, Oxfam report says

The Oxfam report says private investments in Africa have forced tens of thousands from their lands, taken land out of production, and reduced food security, especially as investors focus on bio-fuels. Continued here: New rules needed for African farm investments, Oxfam report says … [Read more...]

Africa: Global Warming Behind Somali Drought

The severe drought in the Horn of Africa, which has caused the death of at least 30,000 children and is affecting some 12 million people, especially in Somalia, is a direct consequence of weather phenomena associated with climate change and global warming, environmental scientists say. Read more: Africa: Global Warming Behind Somali Drought … [Read more...]

Climate Modification – Asia and Africa

As often seems the case, less developed countries seem to receive the bulk of the impact when it comes to negative world developments. The third world and climate modification is no different. Third World and Climate modification By definition, climate modification impacts the globe as a whole. That being said, is it possible to predict specific results in certain regions of the world? While there is no definitive answer, the impact on third world countries in Asia and Africa has been the … [Read more...]

African Safaris boast spectacular wildlife

When you are in Africa, you will obviously want to see animals. The best way to do this is to book yourself a place on a safari. Guided safaris leave regularly from all the biggest tourist destinations, and you can even arrange your own if you know what you … [Read more...]