Tanzania plans to conduct trials for new varieties of genetically modified maize that can survive recurrent droughts and pests.

Makurdi — A sudden surge in the water level of River Benue has left over 300 houses and huts submerged, with many families rendered homeless in Makurdi, the state capital.

A total of 48 people were killed by wild animals across Namibia between 2013 to date, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism has confirmed.

All areas of Namibia have only a 25 percent chance of experiencing a wetter than normal rainy season, a 40 percent likelihood of a normal rainy season, and a 35 percent chance of below-normal amoun

At least two more elephants are now known to have been shot dead by poachers in Hwange in northern Zimbabwe, where 22 poisoned elephant carcasses were discovered on Monday.

An advisory council that will bring ownership in the protection of wildlife and ecosystem was formed yesterday.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received a delisting certificate from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to indicate the removal of Nigeria from the list of polio-endemic countries.

'Electricity supply is really important for the development of a country. Without electricity, New York or Johannesburg would just be villages.'

Nakuru county has formed a team to deal with the expected El Niño rains.

Khartoum — The Unicef representative in Sudan warned that polio may break out in the country's conflict-affected regions.