Despite all the problems in the Democratic Republic of Congo, gorillas are on the increase in Virunga National Park. According to a new census carried out by the Congolese Wildlife Authority there are now 211 gorillas in DRC which is thanks to 15 years and hard effort. None more so than the rangers who patrol the parks and face deadly poachers on a day to day basis.
This is a much needed good news story on what has been and will carry onto be a terrible year for DRC.
Africa News
BBC News
27-Jan-09 16:44
Gorillas on the increase in DRC
26-Jan-09 13:48
Happy Chinese New Year!
Today marks the first day of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox, which is traditionally associated with calm, fortitude and success through toil...fitting for credit crunch times!
As could be expected from the birthplace of the firework - the celebrations in Beijing were spectacular, with the World's largest uncoordinated fireworks display being held in the city. The New Year has been brought in with parties, parades and festivities by Chinese communities across the globe.
Dancing pandas bring in the Year of the Ox - BBC video
As could be expected from the birthplace of the firework - the celebrations in Beijing were spectacular, with the World's largest uncoordinated fireworks display being held in the city. The New Year has been brought in with parties, parades and festivities by Chinese communities across the globe.
Dancing pandas bring in the Year of the Ox - BBC video
26-Jan-09 10:30
Goat Arrested in Nigeria
At first glance this story seems like a bit of a joke however on further discovery it only seems to highlight poor education and policing standards in Nigeria.
Many Nigerians believe that magicians can change shape into goats. The goat was brought to police by, as BBC's Andrew Walker states, an ill-educated vigilantly squad who are only trying their best to fill the gaps left by the police.
Recent statistics show that over 30% of Nigeria's population cannot read and combined with high crime rates and a strong belief in witchcraft seems that this kind of case is only too common.
23-Jan-09 14:47
'Africa' by Toto ruined!
Yes, that classic that every Quest Africa team has no doubt sung along to on numerous occasions while on projects and expeditions has been sampled for a new RnB track. There are many covers of this iconic tune but this has to be the worst.
The remix by Karl Wolf, RnB singer from Canada has ruined the uplifting 'Africa' by Toto. But don't take my opinion compare both versions right here!
KARL WOLF
TOTO
23-Jan-09 09:28
An end of an era at Villa Maria
After 12 years of shenanigans in the changing rooms, Quest Volunteers will be moving to new accommodation above the school. For all you that have spent time there here are a few photos of how it looks now. Please feel free to write about any of the memories you have of the place. Be it the ants, the toilets, wild dogs, the water balloons, anything!
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