A geologist in Senegal has invented a computer program to detect illegal mining. There are hundreds of illegal mines in the country, and many are a threat to the environment.

For the first time, villagers of Nwoya in Northern Uganda are using electricity. Homes and businesses are being powered by renewable energy, generated from farm waste.

Patrick Mujuzi is turning used disposable diapers into something useful. He repurposes their plastic material in eco bricks; the bio-degradable parts are composted into organic manure and used to make seed balls.

Joseph Tsongo, a war survivor, is an environmental activist working in refugee camps in Goma. With the project "adopt a tree, not a weapon" he seeks to convince camp inhabitants to stop felling trees to produce charcoal.

Sierra Leone's Yawri Bay is a crucial stopover for thousands of migratory birds and home to more than 40 local bird species. Birdwatching clubs in the region help scientists monitor bird populations in hard-to-reach locations.

During Ramadan, volunteers in the Egyptian city of Alexandria prepare and distribute meals to those in need. Generally packaged in plastic, one man got tired of seeing the mounds of waste grow.

The Wallah We Can project in Tunisia is transforming public schools into social enterprises. The Makthar school is energy self-sufficient and a farm provides students with free meals. It's improving the prospects for both the kids and their parents.

Tunisia is one of the biggest olive oil producers in the world. Now one company has found a way to use the considerable leftover biomass from making the oil by turning it into heating briquettes.

Ghana is a leading dumpsite for rejected fast fashion clothing. Millions of items show up every week, and then 40% is simply discarded. Some designers and activists are getting creative to upcycle this material, creating value and jobs while reducing its environmental impact.

South Africa is using a wide range of hi-tech methods and education programs to help observe and protect the over 200 species of shark that live in its oceans. Go along for a deep dive.