A spreading stench along Lake Victoria’s shores is exposing deepening pollution, raising fears for fisheries, public health and the livelihoods of millions who depend on Africa’s ...

Africa’s freshwater fish are on the decline, according to a recent report by the World Wide Fund for Nature. In Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, fish catches have dropped sharply as pollution, ...

Africa is home to some of the most stunning lakes, which provide the perfect setting for barefoot water-skiing ...

Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake, is facing a growing threat that's turning its waters green. This green color is derived from toxic bacteria that poses serious risks to the people and wildlife ...

The high ridges and alpine meadows of northern Peru’s Andes range are among the most spectacular landscapes on Earth. The mountains also are rich in gold, copper, and other minerals that have made ...

There are numerous vast lakes worldwide, but only a handful surpass the size of Africa's largest. This colossal lake spans three countries and is named after British royalty. The lake in question is ...

What you need to know: The report shows a dramatic reduction in lives lost on Lake Victoria from a baseline of 5,000 to 226 deaths per year A report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) has shown ...

There are some alarming parallels between the harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Kenya's Lake Victoria and those in Lake Erie, a new study has found. By studying the Winam Gulf, a section of Lake Victoria ...