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.
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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,…
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
UGANDA: POLICE DISPERSE PROTESTERS IN LUBIGI WITH TEAR GAS AND LIVE AMMUNITION
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,…
REGREENING AFRICA: A COMPARATIVE LOOK AT UGANDA AND SAUDI ARABIA
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…
HEART OF GOLD: FORMER TEXAS LONGHORN MPAGI JR. EMPOWERS HEART HEALTH IN UGANDA
Heart disease remains a significant health challenge in Uganda, with congenital heart disease being the most common congenital abnormality in children. Access to specialized care and resources is limited, making donations and support from organizations and individuals crucial for improving outcomes and saving lives.
GRACA MACHEL TRUST EMPOWERS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WITH SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGIES.
Empowering women in business is crucial for economic growth and development. According to the World Economic Forum, closing the gender gap could add $28 trillion to global GDP by 2025. In Uganda, women represent 54% of the labor force but face significant barriers in accessing capital, markets, and business networks. SMEs, the backbone of the Ugandan economy, particularly benefit from targeted support in sales and marketing to achieve sustainable growth and competitiveness.
ELEPHANTS USE NAMES TO CALL EACH OTHER: NEW STUDY LINKS TO CLIMATE ACTION
The discovery that elephants use individual names is more than a fascinating scientific breakthrough; it is a call to recognize the profound intelligence and social complexity of these animals.
