Research highlights the importance of female baboons in maintaining strong family bonds, which contributes to their social structure. Baboons are highly adaptable primates found across sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, thriving in diverse habitats due to their ecological and dietary flexibility. The study draws on behavioral ecology to understand how these factors influence baboon behavior.

A study published in The Conversation Africa discusses how oxygen atoms found in 15-million-year-old giant eggshells from the Namib desert provide insights into how plants responded to a hotter Earth during the Miocene Epoch. The eggs, laid by extinct relatives of ostriches, serve as time capsules of ancient air, revealing climatic conditions of that era, which is considered an intermediate geological period between the age of dinosaurs and more recent times.

The article discusses the Ruparelia Empire's efforts to integrate conservation into Ugandan tourism, highlighting a journey to the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Starting from the Speke Resort Munyonyo, travelers embark on a high-speed boat ride across Lake Victoria to reach the sanctuary, which is crucial for primate conservation in East Africa.

Nigerian biologist Rachel Ikemeh has been awarded the 2026 Rolex Award for her significant contributions to conservation in the Niger Delta. Her community-led project has protected thousands of hectares of forest and has successfully doubled the population of the critically endangered red colobus monkey, according to BellaNaija.

Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has unveiled a meteorite that is reported to be the size of a car. The event was broadcast live, highlighting the significance of the meteorite's discovery and its potential scientific value.

Ethiopia's Oromo people have an indigenous philosophy called Namummaa, meaning 'humanness', which emphasizes relationships and peace in social life. The Oromo constitute about 38% of Ethiopia's population, primarily residing in Oromia, a significant region that influences the country's direction. Research by Bekalu Wachiso Gichamo explores how Namummaa informs conflict resolution strategies within the Oromo community.