Unyielding Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture another mineral-rich town in Congo despite ceasefire calls

Unyielding Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture another mineral-rich town in Congo despite ceasefire calls

Taking Walikale gives the rebels control of a road linking four provinces in eastern Congo – North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo and Manyema – and effectively cutting off Congolese army positions.

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Medical professionals in Kenya’s Rift Valley counties raise alarm over sharp rise in heart diseases

Medical professionals in Kenya’s Rift Valley counties raise alarm over sharp rise in heart diseases

Smoking and excessive alcohol are unhealthy habits and significantly increase the risk of heart diseases. Drinking too much alcohol can have a serious impact on heart health, which can cause high blood pressure, heart failure or stroke.

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Kenya seeks $4.6b to irrigate 747,000 acres in semi-arid areas to produce one million tonnes of rice

Kenya seeks $4.6b to irrigate 747,000 acres in semi-arid areas to produce one million tonnes of rice

The government also plans to put 200,000 acres under irrigation in Galana-Kulalu despite perennial water shortage challenge. Kimotho said they will be working with aggregators who have been having a challenge of getting the right quality and quantity.

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