Environment
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Soldiers ordered to ease operations on L. Albert as local fishermen vow to support Museveni
KIKUUBE, November 21, 2025 — Lt Col Mercy Tukahirwa, Commander of the Fisheries Protection Unit [FPU], has directed officers deployed on Lake Albert to scale back enforcement operations against illegal fishing, following…
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G20 African Energy Investment Forum Set to Shape Africa’s Investment Agenda
JOHANNESBURG, November 21, 2025 — The G20 African Energy Investment Forum – hosted by the African Energy Chamber [AEC] – is set to play a defining role in shaping Africa’s energy investment…
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Town council embraces green future as IGAD launches climate-smart initiative
KOTIDO, November 19, 2025 — In a significant step towards environmental resilience and sustainable development, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development [ IGAD ] has officially launched its ambitious Greening Initiative in Kacheri…
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OPED; Corporates’ Role in Conservation Protects Assets, Stabilises Supply Chains and Strengthens Long-term Value
By Humphrey Kariuki KAMPALA, November 17, 2025 — In the Congo Basin, forests are cleared each day as rivers that sustain millions of livelihoods across Africa decline. Across the Sahel, advancing deserts…
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Kenyan MPs call for stronger regional collaboration in management of water resources
WAKISO, November 17, 2025 — The Chairperson of Kenya’s Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Senator David Wakoli Wafula, has called for stronger regional collaboration in the management of water resources…
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Millions face acute hunger in 16 crisis areas FAO-WFP report warns
KAMPALA, November 16, 2025 – A new joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] and the UN World Food Programme [WFP] warns that acute food insecurity…
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Africa Day at COP30: Advancing Sustainable Financing for a Green and Resilient Future
BELEM, November 15, 2025 — Africa marked Africa Day at COP30 under the theme “At the Forefront of Climate Action: Sustainable Financing for Inclusive and Resilient Green Growth,” reaffirming the continent’s united call for…
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Farmers count losses as Goat Plague kills hundreds in Kikuube
KIKUUBE, November 14, 2025 — Authorities in Kikuube district have confirmed an outbreak of Goat Plague, scientifically known as Peste des Petits Ruminants [PPR], which has left farmers counting heavy losses as…
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Kiryandongo refugees receive safe water systems
KIRYANDONGO, 12 November 2025 – Two new solar-hybrid piped water supply systems are transforming daily life for thousands of refugees in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, ending years of long treks to fetch water…
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Broken promises by wealthy nations: Africa needs to finance its energy addition then transition
KAMPALA, November 11, 2025 — At this year’s Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference [ADIPEC], I was skeptical about participating in COP 30. African nations are heading to Brazil for COP…
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