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Here you can find official statements, field notes and press releases from the team.

Plus you can also stay up-to-date with our latest events and other announcements.

Mpox Threat in the DRC: A Rapid Response to Protect Gorillas

A surge in Mpox cases across the Democratic Republic of the Congo has triggered an urgent conservation response to protect…

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In Goma, Gorilla Organization colleagues fear the worst as fear and insecurity grip eastern DR Congo

Once again we fear for our staff as the situation in Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo continues to deteriorate. According…

Protecting Itombwe: A Vital Safe Haven for Grauer’s Gorillas

The Itombwe Nature Reserve in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the last safe havens for the…

A Precious New Arrival in Bwindi’s Mucunguzi Gorilla Family

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has welcomed another new life, with the birth of a baby mountain gorilla in the Mucunguzi…

The baby gorilla rescued from a flight last month recovers well

In December 2024, a five-month-old baby gorilla, now named Zeytin, was rescued from a Turkish Airlines flight travelling Nigeria to…

10,500 Trees Planted Near Mgahinga National Park

Trees hold incredible potential- they provide resources, help fight climate change, offer food and, bring people together! In mid-October 2024,…

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