The nomadic Hadza of Tanzania are turning to a modern technology to defend their land and 10,000 year-old traditional way of life.

A decade ago, Rwanda became an environmental pioneer by banning plastic bags and packaging – inspiring other African nations to follow suit.

A German startup is converting containers into portable power stations – which can provide clean, cheap electricity for a whole village. Communities in Mali and Niger are already benefitting – Somaliland could be next.

Nnimmo Bassey, one of Africa’s leading environmental voices, talks about food security, the damage caused by the oil industry and how he became an activist.

Sold at markets, kept as pets, hunted for their meat: some chimpanzees have suffered traumas which mean they can no longer live in the wild. But more than 100 have found a new home away from home at a sanctuary in Zambia.

A Nigerian enterprise is motivating citizens to recycle by creating value from their everyday waste. At the same time, the project is helping to fight poverty, stimulate youth employment and empower women.

Meet the man driving an innovative community gardening initiative in Nigeria's largest city, Lagos. Sipasi Olalekan Ayodele wants the next generation to enjoy nutritious food — and have a healthy respect for nature.

Deforestation is a vicious circle because it leads to soil erosion which then fuels the need for more land. Nigeria's population is exploding and before things get worse, reforestation efforts need to be ramped up.

Ocean Trust, a conservation group in Watamu on the Kenyan coast, is looking after the needs of sea turtles. With the help of locals, activists are especially protective of the injured and nesting females.

South Africa is in the midst of a severe drought. After seeing wasted water at her parents' fish farm, a 16-year-old girl developed a simple and effective system that saves water through plant purification.