The high ridges and alpine meadows of northern Peru’s Andes range are among the most spectacular landscapes on Earth. The mountains also are rich in gold, copper, and other minerals that have made ...

There are numerous vast lakes worldwide, but only a handful surpass the size of Africa's largest. This colossal lake spans three countries and is named after British royalty. The lake in question is ...

Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake, is facing a growing threat that's turning its waters green. This green color is derived from toxic bacteria that poses serious risks to the people and wildlife ...

The government of Kenya has stepped up security measures along Lake Victoria to combat smuggling and protect the livelihoods of communities that depend on the lake.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba ...

Africa’s freshwater fish are on the decline, according to a recent report by the World Wide Fund for Nature. In Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, fish catches have dropped sharply as pollution, ...

AS dawn breaks over Lake Victoria, wooden fishing boats glide quietly across the water, their silhouettes cutting through the ...

While delegates, who included heads of state, discussed the future of oceans and lakes, Lake Victoria -- Africa’s largest fresh water body -- was missing in the agenda of the recent Global Blue ...

The proposal to build a 1,000-MW nuclear power plant on Kenya’s southeastern coast has faced strong opposition from residents and environmental experts, who warn of potential harm to communities, ...

KAGERA: THE Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC), has cautioned maritime officials to avoid conducting vessel ...

Lake Victoria is more than just a body of water—it is the lifeblood of East Africa, sustaining over 47 million people across five countries. With its shores spanning Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, and ...

Around the islands inside Lake Victoria, Tanzania, two new species of fish are on the hunt for snails. Omar via Unsplash In Lake Victoria, the largest tropical lake in the world, rocky outcrops ...