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Africa: African States Must Help Write the Rules At the First BBNJ COP October 29, 2026
[ISS] Africa can shape implementation rules at the first Conference of the Parties in January, but only if delegations prepare and coordinate.
Uganda: Gorilla Tourism At Risk As Report Urges Stricter Tracking Rules October 29, 2026
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampal -- A new assessment of responsible gorilla tourism has identified gaps in the enforcement of visitor rules, staff training, tourism marketing and coordination among conservation stakeholders, raising concerns about the long-term protection of mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda.
Mozambique: Over 300 Cases of Stroke Recorded in Nampula October 29, 2026
[AIM] Maputo -- The Central Hospital of Nampula, in the northern region of Mozambique, has recorded 378 stroke cases between January and September this year, an increase of approximately 30 percent compared with the same period in 2025, when 291 cases were registered.
Africa: CBD COP17 - Why African Countries Struggle to Mobilise Biodiversity Funding - AfDB Official October 29, 2026
[Premium Times] The African Development Bank says African governments must make biodiversity conservation a national investment priority and integrate it into development planning to close the continent's biodiversity financing gap.
Uganda: Methane Controls Face Test As First Oil Nears October 29, 2026
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's preparations to reduce methane emissions from its emerging oil and gas industry face questions over whether the country will have adequate monitoring systems, clear regulations and enforceable controls in place before commercial production begins.