EDITORIAL The world stands at a critical juncture, threatened by climate change, pollution, and unsustainable development. The consequences are far-reaching, imperiling human health, livelihoods, and economic growth. From the oil-polluted Ogoniland in Nigeria to the choking streets of Delhi, India,…
Kampala, Uganda, 23rd July 2024- The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, will join forces with renowned international advocate for women’s and children’s rights, Graca Machel, at the East African Community (EAC) Regional…
Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups encroaching on Uganda’s protected wetlands, directing the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to immediately evict all illegal settlers and restore degraded areas. This landmark directive,…
On June 17, police in Lubigi, Kampala, used tear gas and live ammunition to disperse crowds protesting against evictions by the National Environment Management Authority of Uganda (NEMA). The evictions are part of NEMA’s efforts to protect the country’s wetlands,…
Introduction Desertification, which affects around 45 percent of Africa’s land, is a growing concern with significant environmental and socio-economic impacts. The Regreening Africa initiative, spanning Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, and Somalia, aims to restore 5 million hectares…
