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On the shores of Lake Naivasha, dense mats of water hyacinth are suffocating aquatic life, blocking sunlight, and wreaking havoc on local fisheries.

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Ethiopians on the "planting Trees" Campaign.
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Abdirisak Mire Hashi, a veterinarian and the farm's manager, drinks from a cup filled with camel milk in Beder Camel Farm on the outskirts of the capital Mogadishu, Somalia Photo| Courtsey
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On the shores of Lake Naivasha, dense mats of water hyacinth are suffocating aquatic life, blocking sunlight, and wreaking havoc on local fisheries.
Farmers in Bugiri District are battling a rare pest outbreak that is destroying maize and eggplant crops across several villages. The infestation has caused significant crop losses, prompting urgent calls for government intervention to prevent a wider agricultural crisis.
Traditional land use in southwestern Madagascar has long sustained ecological balance through indigenous practices like rotational farming and forest stewardship. However, modern pressures such as deforestation and commercial agriculture threaten this harmony, making traditional knowledge vital for future conservation.
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has launched a campaign to prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promote Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in communities along its pipeline route. In collaboration with Health Promotion International (HPI), the initiative aims to raise awareness, provide support services, and empower local leaders to drive lasting change. The campaign is aligned with Uganda’s National Development Plan and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly gender equality and good health.
A Kenyan activist has launched a legal challenge to stop the opening of new Ritz-Carlton safari lodges, citing concerns over environmental impact, wildlife conservation, and potential disruption to local communities. The move seeks to halt the luxury development until its compliance with environmental and cultural preservation standards is fully addressed.
Severe flooding in Ayod County, South Sudan, has triggered a humanitarian crisis, displacing thousands and leaving communities without essential resources. The rising waters have submerged homes, destroyed crops, and crippled vital infrastructure, worsening an already dire situation in one of the country’s most vulnerable regions. Relief efforts are urgently needed to address the escalating needs of affected populations.