Ecology @ Izuba

Ethiopia : U.S. Signals Readiness to Resume GERD Mediation As Nile Dispute Persists- All Africa (Environment)

All Africa (Environment) — 2026-08-19T16:58:42Z

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The United States is ready to resume mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump has said, signalling a renewed diplomatic effort to resolve the long-running dispute over the (…) @Izuba - Ecology / Mediarezo

Nigeria : Abuja Flooding - Wike Orders Immediate Demolition of Structures On Waterways- All Africa (Environment)

All Africa (Environment) — 2026-08-19T12:20:38Z

[This Day] Abuja -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of all structures constructed on waterways and flood channels across the FCT, saying exceptions would not be made for high-profile individuals. @Izuba - Ecology / Mediarezo

Assessing the Conservation Status, Drivers of Threat and Available Occurrence Records of Sub‐Saharan African Freshwater Molluscs : Gaps and Patterns- African Journal of Ecology

African Journal of Ecology — 2026-08-17T06:26:39Z

ABSTRACT Freshwater molluscs are key bioindicators of ecosystem health, yet their conservation status and data coverage in sub-Saharan Africa remain poorly understood. Mollusca is the third most evaluated phylum on the IUCN Red List in Africa, with 1394 species assessed (656 freshwater), of which 39.6% are Least Concern and 12% Critically Endangered. Notably, 22.4% are Data Deficient, signalling major knowledge gaps. This study assessed the availability of freshwater mollusc occurrence (…) @Izuba - Ecology / Mediarezo

Diversity and Distribution of Ants (Hymenoptera : Formicidae) Across Three Ecosystems in Lagos State Nigeria- African Journal of Ecology

African Journal of Ecology — 2026-08-14T07:43:50Z

ABSTRACT Ants are widely used as bioindicators because their diversity and species composition respond to environmental conditions. This study investigated the diversity, distribution, and abundance of ant species across three ecosystem types in Lagos State, Nigeria: nature reserves (conservation and recreation), agroecosystems (cassava farms), and residential areas. Three sampling methods (pitfall traps, baiting, and hand collection) were employed. Diversity indices and Bray Curtis (…) @Izuba - Ecology / Mediarezo