Some of the best images taken by Reuters photographers from across the continent. World's oldest head of state, Cameroon's ...

South Africa's national bird, the blue crane, is now at greater risk of extinction after being moved from "near threatened" ...

Conservationists in South Africa are scrambling to save the country's national bird, the blue crane, from risk of extinction, ...

When conservation efforts bring a species back from the brink of extinction, it is worth celebrating. It is no easy feat to implement policy changes, and it can be challenging to convince those who ...

South Africa’s national bird, the Blue Crane, is in trouble. Until just 15 years ago, numbers of this stately bird — a firm favourite of nature lovers — were increasing well.

The blue crane, South Africa’s national bird, is now at greater risk of extinction, as a new regional assessment lists the species as “vulnerable.” “A Near-Threatened listing is no longer ...

South Africa’s national bird, the distinctive blue crane, has officially been uplisted from near-threatened to vulnerable, reflecting growing concern about its future. While the Karoo boasts the ...

The death toll in floods in one of South Africa’s poorest provinces rose to at least 78 on Thursday as a top official said rescue attempts in the first hours after the disaster had been ...

Australia on top as South Africa lose four wickets with just 43 on board; Australia posts 212 in the first innings after Rabada’s five wickets Day 1 of the World Test Championship Final between ...

At least 49 people are confirmed dead after flooding hit South Africa, including children whose school bus was swept away during the extreme weather, officials said.

Colchester Zoo's most admired blue crane Cecile has turned 23. The blue cranes are native to South Africa and are a 'vulnerable' species.

Colchester Zoo's most admired blue crane Cecile has turned 23. The blue cranes are native to South Africa and are a 'vulnerable' species.