STUDENT ACTIVISTS DETAINED IN UGANDA OVER CONTROVERSIAL OIL PROJECT
A protestor being handled by the Uganda Police. Courtesy Photos
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ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS INTENSIFY ACROSS ASIA AND AFRICA
RAIN-RELATED DISASTERS CLAIM OVER 200 LIVES IN INDIA, HOMES LOST, PLANTS DESTROYED.
RWIZI RIVER REVIVAL: A RACE AGAINST TIME
In a bold move to save the ailing Rwizi River, over 2000 runners joined forces in the third annual Save River Rwizi Marathon. Our team from EcoMedia participated in the marathon to gain a deeper understanding of the project and…
CAN DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES UNLOCK WOMEN’S POTENTIAL IN EAST AFRICA?
Unlocking Women's Potential in the Digital Economy was the theme. MS Kadaga with the team during the hybrid session power by Graca Machel Foundation in Kampala.
ETHIOPIA LANDSLIDE: 257 DEAD, 15,000 AT RISK
Residents dig to recover the dead bodies of victims of the landslide following heavy rains that buried people in Gofa zone, Southern Ethiopia July 23, 2024. Gofa Zone Government Communication.
PLANET IN PERIL
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,…
GRACA MACHEL, KADAGA LEAD CHARGE ON WOMEN’S FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN EAST AFRICA
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…
MUSEVENI: WETLAND ILLEGAL SETTLERS TO FACE IMMEDIATE EVICTION.
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,…
PROTECTING UGANDA’S GREEN LUNG: NFA’S CLIMATE ACTION EFFORTS
The NFA has also developed a climate-resilient forestry policy, which outlines strategies for managing forests in the face of climate change
