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Malawi : Flood Disaster Spirals As Malawi Seeks K48.8 Billion to Avert Deepening Humanitarian Crisis- All Africa (Environment)

All Africa (Environment) — 2026-04-20T15:39:08Z

[Nyasa Times] Malawi is scrambling to contain a fast-escalating humanitarian emergency after devastating floods left tens of thousands homeless, farmlands destroyed and critical services crippled--forcing government to urgently seek $27.89 million (K48.84 billion) for response efforts. @Izuba - Ecology / Mediarezo

Uganda : Nwsc Flags Leakages As Water Sector Shifts to Efficiency- All Africa (Environment)

All Africa (Environment) — 2026-04-20T14:42:50Z

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Utility boss calls for tighter coordination to tackle vandalism, illegal connections and metering losses @Izuba - Ecology / Mediarezo

Temporal Stability in a Cryptic Afrotropical Migrant : Limited Evidence for Activity‐Driven Variation in the Angola Pitta (Pitta angolensis)- African Journal of Ecology

African Journal of Ecology — 2026-04-17T07:51:54Z

ABSTRACT The Angola Pitta (Pitta angolensis) is a rare and secretive bird species, with limited knowledge regarding its distribution in Southern Africa. This study assessed the abundance and activity patterns of P. angolensis from 2023 to 2025 in Chewore South Safari Area, Middle Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe. Through systematic field observations conducted across various habitats, including riverine forests, woodlands and open areas. Observations were recorded during standardized field patrols (…) @Izuba - Ecology / Mediarezo

Extent and Drivers of Wildlife Poisoning Among Farmers Around Toro‐Semliki Wildlife Reserve, Western Uganda- African Journal of Ecology

African Journal of Ecology — 2026-04-16T12:43:25Z

ABSTRACT Wildlife poisoning is an emerging conservation concern in agricultural landscapes adjacent to protected areas in Africa, yet its extent and underlying drivers remain poorly quantified. This study examined its prevalence, patterns, and underlying drivers among smallholder farmers living adjacent to Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve in western Uganda. Using a combination of household surveys (n = 215), field observations, and the Randomised Response Technique to account for the (…) @Izuba - Ecology / Mediarezo