Common Name(s):Secretary Bird, Serpent Eagle Scientific Name:Sagittarius serpentarius Type:Bird – Raptor (Sagittariidae family) – Carnivore Origin and Distribution:Native exclusively to sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal and Sudan south to South Africa.…
When UNESCO Recognizes What Africa Has Always Known In July 2025, something significant happened in Paris at the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting that barely registered in global news cycles.…
Common Name(s):African Wild Dog, Painted Wolf, African Painted Dog Scientific Name:Lycaon pictus Type:Mammal – Carnivore (Canidae family) Origin and Distribution:Native to sub-Saharan Africa; once widespread, now fragmented across East and…
The stage is set. The preparations are complete. Today, December 21, 2025, marks the beginning of one of the most exciting sporting events on the African continent—the Africa Cup of…
2025 has been a landmark year for African sports, delivering unforgettable moments, record-breaking performances, and showcasing the continent's athletic talent on the world stage. From the historic shift in AFCON's…
Common Name(s):Aardvark, Antbear, Earth Pig Scientific Name:Orycteropus afer Type:Mammal – Tubulidentata order – Insectivore Origin and Distribution:Native exclusively to sub-Saharan Africa, from South Africa north to Sudan and Ethiopia. Found…
Common Name(s):Spiral Aloe, Khoare, Letsetse (Sotho name) Scientific Name:Aloe polyphylla Plant Type:Stemless succulent perennial Family:Asphodelaceae Origin and Endemism:100 % endemic to the Kingdom of Lesotho (and a tiny adjacent area…
When Vaccination Programs Work: Cabo Verde, Mauritius, and Seychelles Lead the Way In November 2025, three small island nations achieved something that eluded the rest of sub-Saharan Africa for decades:…
Common Name(s):Bush Viper, Variable Bush Viper, Spiny Bush Viper, African Bush Viper Scientific Name:Atheris squamigera (Variable Bush Viper – the most colorful and widespread species) Type:Reptile – Viper (Viperidae family)…
Common Name(s):Giraffe, Tower (group name) Scientific Name:Giraffa camelopardalis (with 4 distinct species recognized: Masai, Northern, Southern, Reticulated) Type:Mammal – Even-toed ungulate (Artiodactyla) – Herbivore (browser) Origin and Distribution:Native exclusively to…