Perspectives on a sustainable Africa

Gorilla mother and baby in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Field Journal

World Gorilla Day: Protecting Africa’s Gentle Giants for People and Planet

September 19, 2025

From the Organization

Global Environment Facility and African Wildlife Foundation Convene Second Capacity Building Workshop to Enhance Project Oversight in North Africa

September 17, 2025

Technology and innovation to save gorillas: TUI Care Foundation and African Wildlife Foundation join forces to advance community-led conservation in Rwanda

September 10, 2025

Uganda’s Wildlife Protection Enhanced with UWA takeover of Canine Unit

August 26, 2025
More From the Pressroom
Bakari Ali Mangale (second from left) and his classmates stand alongside his artwork
Field Journal

Youth in Action: How One Kenyan Student Uses Art to Champion Conservation in Tsavo

September 25, 2025
Tourists in safari vehicle view white rhinoceros grazing at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
Field Journal

Saving Africa’s Rhinos: Lessons from the Frontlines of Conservation

September 18, 2025
African Protected Area Directors during the AWF Keystone Initiative Consultative Workshop in July 2025
Global Leadership

Explainer: Safeguarding Africa's Biodiversity through the Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership

September 10, 2025

Recent Articles

Participants from the Youth Led Organization Training in Musanze
Field Journal

Youth Lead the Way in Restoring Rwanda’s Parks and Improving Livelihoods

September 3, 2025
African Wildlife Foundation
Maimoke mining square
Field Journal

Gold, Biodiversity, and the Future of Bili-Uéré: Confronting the Toll of Artisanal Mining in DRC

August 25, 2025
Rachel Emisave
The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), an endangered canid that lives on the Ethiopian Highlands.

Protecting the Ethiopian Wolf: A Conversation with Tibebu Yelemfrhat Simegn

August 12, 2025
African Wildlife Foundation
Group of African forest elephants in the forest edge in Central African Republic

Forest Elephants: Guardians of Biodiversity and Climate in Central Africa

August 11, 2025
Manda Nfor
Lion cubs lying on rocks in Serengeti in Tanzania
Field Journal

Lion Conservation in Africa: AWF’s Science-Driven Approach Across Landscapes

August 8, 2025
African Wildlife Foundation
Amboseli National Park - Kimana Gate
Field Journal

Amboseli at the Crossroads of Conservation and Development: A Conversation with Kenya Country Director

August 7, 2025
African Wildlife Foundation
Kargi Village in Marsabit County, one of the project sites.

Climate Resilience in Africa: How AWF and BOMA Empower Dryland Communities

July 31, 2025
Kendra Atenya
INDIGENOUS WOMAN TRANSPORTS FISH HARVESTED FROM THE POND PREPARING TO SELL
Field Journal

"We’re Raising Hope": How Fish Farming is Changing Lives in the Congo Basin

July 25, 2025
Manda Nfor
Clautilde and Sere Etienne stand infront of their Solar powered home, Dja, Cameroon.
Field Journal

How Cocoa Farming is Powering Conservation in Cameroon

July 23, 2025
Manda Nfor
A portrait of Christophe DIYADIYA
Field Journal

From Community Guide to Conservation Hero: How One Young Father is Protecting Congo’s Biodiversity

July 22, 2025
Rachel Emisave
Some of the fellows from the AWF Wall Youth Leadership and Management Fellows 2025 cohort during one of the training sessions
Global Leadership

Investing in Conservation Leaders To Transform Communities Through Sustainable Agriculture and Youth Engagement.

July 15, 2025
African Wildlife Foundation
A group photo of the AWF Wall Leadership and Management 2025 Cohort

Empowering Africa's Youth for a Sustainable Future

July 15, 2025
African Wildlife Foundation
Chimpanzee in West Africa hanging on a tree.
Field Journal

How Community-Led Conservation Is Helping Chimpanzees Thrive in West and Central Africa

July 11, 2025
Manda Nfor
Group photo during the first responders training for newly recruited KWS rangers at Lake Jipe grounds
Field Journal

When Justice Meets Conservation: How Legal Professionals Are Protecting Kenya’s Wildlife

July 9, 2025
Christine Mwaniki
Papa Gambo sitting outside his house
Field Journal

From Poacher to Hunter: The Curious Tale of Papa Gambo.

July 2, 2025
African Wildlife Foundation