These strange, sudden canopy gaps, called bais, are located only in the rainforests of the Congo Basin of west-central Africa. Some stretching the length of 40 football fields, and some only a few ...

Countries in Central Africa’s Congo Basin — led by Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville, and Equatorial Guinea — are being watched closely for the possibility of future political upheaval.

This area, nested in the Congo Basin, is Africa's oldest national park. It's home to the only mountain gorillas left on the planet. But parts of this precious land are now up for auction.

Some of Africa’s best-known protected areas are found within the Congo Basin. The forest faces growing threats from logging, agriculture, mining, and infrastructure projects. (Image: Getty) ...

For decades, the Congo Basin was largely invisible to climate science. Now, a new generation of Central African researchers is revealing unexpected ways to protect the planet.

They have lived as hunter-gatherers across the lush rainforests of the Congo Basin for thousands of years. A Baka family is pictured in Elango village in Cameroon's East region.

By Grace Kobare. The Congo Basin has the world’s second-largest rainforest, surpassed only by the Amazon Basin.It's a mix of rivers, forests, grasslands, and swamps, also known for its high levels of ...

Spanning over six countries, the Congo Basin is the world’s largest carbon sink. In the run-up to the Africa COP-27, Central African voices are calling for adaptation. Listen to voices of local ...

Hundreds dead as Congo River basin submerged by generational floods By Ange Adihe Kasongo and Benoit Nyemba January 11, 2024 12:47 PM UTC Updated January 11, 2024 ...

The green heart of Central Africa is one of the largest carbon sinks in the world. But this natural heritage, vital for the future of ... In the meantime, scientists are carrying out more in-depth ...