Covering an area estimated at 1.62 million km2, the forests of Central Africa are home to vital biodiversity for the planet and play a central role in climate regulation and carbon sequestration.
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African World Heritage Day
Proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO (November 2015), African World Heritage Day (5 May) is an opportunity for people around the world, and particularly Africans, to celebrate the Continent’s unique cultural and natural heritage.
Mixed reactions in Africa as Germany formally recognizes 'genocide' in Namibia
Some believe €1.1B offered by Germany is small amount compared to number of people killed, others demand restitution of legitimate rights from former colonizers
A Brutal Genocide in Colonial Africa Finally Gets its Deserved Recognition
Activist Israel Kaunatjike journeyed from Namibia to Germany, only to discover a forgotten past that has connections to his own family tree
Germany moves to atone for 'forgotten genocide' in Namibia
Berlin discusses possible reparation payments over massacre of tens of thousands of people in early years of 20th century