South Sudan's Boma-Badingilo Parks Earn UNESCO World Heritage Status

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South Sudan's Boma and Badingilo national parks have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, marking the country's first such recognition. The protected areas are home to nearly six million antelopes as well as migratory bird species including storks and shoebills. Together, the parks form the largest intact savanna ecosystem on the African continent, supporting an extraordinary range of wildlife. The UNESCO designation is intended to safeguard the region's biodiversity and critical bird habitats. Conservationists expect the status to attract greater investment and strengthen long-term protection of the ecosystem.

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