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NABU International launches fund to support families of rangers killed in action

1. May 2013

A Ranger Family Support Fund was launched in Ethiopia last week to provide financial assistance to the families that are left behind from rangers who lose their lives to poachers

Interesting raft adventure through West Africa’s park of peace

25. April 2013

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Journey of a Lifetime

Conservation of marines IBAs in West Africa

19. April 2013

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Conservation of marines IBAs in West Africa

A seabird conservation project (Alcyon) that will support identification of critical sites and resources for seabirds initiated.

Massive Marine Protected Area announced in the Southern Indian Ocean

18. April 2013

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Massive Marine Protected Area announced in the Southern Indian Ocean

An enormous Marine Protected Area, one of the largest in the world, has been declared in South Africa’s sub-Antarctic territory, the Prince Edward Islands.

1st International Day of Forests celebrated in Ethiopia: “Forests: our Lives, our Future”

15. April 2013

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The first ever International Day of Forests was celebrated in Ethiopia, and EWNHS (BirdLife in Ethiopia) took the opportunity to promote the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund investment in the Eastern Afromontane hotspot.

New Lake Natron soda ash exploration raises concern

12. April 2013

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New Lake Natron soda ash exploration raises concern

Exploring for soda ash at Engaruka basin, part of the Lake Natron ecosystem started.

Nesting site of Endemic, Endangered Clarke’s Weaver found!

11. April 2013

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Nesting site of Endemic, Endangered Clarke’s Weaver found!

Clarke’s Weavers, Ploceus golandi, are only found in Kilifi County, Kenya. They live in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, and in Dakatcha Woodland to the north. Clarke’s Weavers are usually in small flocks, feeding on insects and fruits in forests of Brachystegia spiciformis.

Successful Flamingo breeding reported at Lake Natron!

11. April 2013

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Successful Flamingo breeding reported at Lake Natron!

Successful breeding of Flamingo reported between September 2012 and January 2013.

Community-based management improves forest condition in an East African biodiversity hotspot… as more species continue to be discovered.

10. April 2013

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Community-based management improves forest condition in an East African biodiversity hotspot… as more species continue to be discovered.

A new report by the BirdLife Partnership compiles the status and trends of biodiversity in the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Tanzania and Kenya

Proposed Gola National Park Gets Additional Support

2. April 2013

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Proposed Gola National Park Gets Additional Support

Proposed Gola National Park secures a two year grant from the Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation.

We need your vote to save the albatross

22. March 2013

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A new Albatross Task Force project needs your help to win the vote for one of this year’s European Outdoor Conservation Association awards.

BirdLife mourns the passing of Mindy Baha El Din

20. March 2013

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BirdLife mourns the passing of Mindy Baha El Din

It was with great sadness that BirdLife has learnt of the recent death of Mindy Baha El Din, a vocal campaigner and pioneer of conservation in Egypt.

Example of successful international collaboration: 1st identification guide to migratory waterbirds in Northern Africa in Arabic language recently presented to the public

19. March 2013

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Example of successful international collaboration: 1st identification guide to migratory waterbirds in Northern Africa in Arabic language recently presented to the public

During a workshop held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Tunis by Association “Les Amis des Oiseaux” (AAO)1 in the presence of its national and international partners, a new identification guide to waterbirds in Arabic language was presented to the public.