'Ghost Elephants' in Africa

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Protecting Elephants Landscapes

We support the protection of elephant landscapes across Africa, from those with relatively large but threatened elephant populations, to areas with a few scattered survivors whose numbers may grow if safeguarded. One of Africa’s most threatened and important elephant populations is in the border region between Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger. The majority of West … Continued

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Restoring the Jewel of the Congo

French conservation organization Noé, which assumed management of Conkouati in 2021, is seeing increasing signs...

Protecting a Forest Elephant Stronghold

Deep in the heart of the Republic of the Congo lies Odzala-Kokoua National Park, a...

A Worthy Legacy: The Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize

Esmond Bradley Martin was an extraordinary person who played a pivotal role in shedding light...

Human-Elephant Conflict

Addressing Human-Elephant Conflict in South Luangwa, Zambia

The picturesque landscapes of Luangwa Valley, located in Eastern Zambia, are teeming with biodiversity, including...

Human-Elephant Conflict

Using Technology to Save Critically Endangered Forest Elephants in Liberia

Human-elephant conflict is a pressing issue in Africa and Asia, but a new audio technology...

Some Signs of Hope in a Wildlife Trafficking Hotspot

Nigeria has gained a reputation as one of Africa’s main wildlife trafficking hubs, with criminals...

RE-ESTABLISHING A REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE AREA IN SOUTH SUDAN

In August 2022, African Parks signed a 10-year renewable agreement with the Government of the...

Human-Elephant Conflict

Can human-elephant conflict be prevented before it starts?

Zakouma holds the largest surviving population of elephants in Chad, and is one of African...

Photography credits: Ivorien Office of Parks and Reserves (OIPR)