Kenya: Narok County governor quashes fears of conflict of interest as court awards brother local land ownership

Kenya: Narok County governor quashes fears of conflict of interest as court awards brother local land ownership

In a press statement, Governor Ntutu clarified the legal battle between Kunini and the County Government of Narok is not a legal dispute between our collective family and the county government.

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How lofty hopes of palm oil boom fuelled abject poverty, environmental hell in eastern Uganda

How lofty hopes of palm oil boom fuelled abject poverty, environmental hell in eastern Uganda

Because palm fruits can be harvested throughout the year (compared to one or two seasonal harvests of other crops) and have high yields, palm farming has become a viable alternative for the residents (Taylor, 2024), the temptation to make money quickly to conquer poverty is the main drive for people embracing the growing of oil palm.

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Contested between Sudan and South Sudan’s oil-rich Abyei territory’s years in political limbo renews ethnic hostility

Contested between Sudan and South Sudan’s oil-rich Abyei territory’s years in political limbo renews ethnic hostility

There have also been longer-standing clashes between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya pastoralists, who migrate seasonally through Abyei and have historically acted as proxies for the Sudanese government; although there has been a reduction in tensions in recent years.

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From statelessness to new Kenyan tribe, Nubians to consolidate gains from century in wander land

From statelessness to new Kenyan tribe, Nubians to consolidate gains from century in wander land

On matters of resettlement, it was noted that some Nubians have already begun relocating from riparian land in compliance with government directives. Lowoi confirmed that the government has pledged to identify and support individuals with a history of struggle to ensure they are fully integrated into national development efforts.

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South Africa says Zelenskiy will visit in April as part of its ongoing talks with Ukraine and Russia

South Africa says Zelenskiy will visit in April as part of its ongoing talks with Ukraine and Russia

Ramaphosa is due to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa next week in Cape Town at an annual European Union-South Africa summit.

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UN: Whereabouts of 181 migrants unknown, at least two dead after boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti

UN: Whereabouts of 181 migrants unknown, at least two dead after boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti

Over the past decade, at least 2,082 people have disappeared along the route, including 693 known to have drowned, according to the IOM. About 380,000 migrants are currently in Yemen.

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Experts champion investments in agroecology instead of traditional industrial agriculture

Experts champion investments in agroecology instead of traditional industrial agriculture

Last year in October, Balay noted that AFSA and other CSOs launched EU-AU Civil Society Engagement Mechanism as a platform to engage the EU-AU partnership engagement and whose one of the focus is finance that comes to Africa.

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Down, but not out: How Kakamega locksmith who dropped out of school and lost leg in road accident towers over peers

Down, but not out: How Kakamega locksmith who dropped out of school and lost leg in road accident towers over peers

Despite the challenges, Amateshe says another opportunity came his way when he diversified to a hardware shop on Outerring Road, in Donholm, in Nairobi’s Eastlands, in addition to the “mitumba shoes” business.

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Some malaria, HIV, tuberculosis programme cuts reversed by US but details needed, groups say

Some malaria, HIV, tuberculosis programme cuts reversed by US but details needed, groups say

A US State Department spokesperson said the Trump administration had been working to review every dollar spent “to ensure taxpayer resources are being used to make America safer, stronger and more prosperous” and had reviewed around 15,600 awards, contracts and grants, but did not respond to questions about why some terminations had been reversed and others not, or on restarting funding.

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Trump to review legal status of 240,000 Ukrainian migrants as he steps up deportations

Trump to review legal status of 240,000 Ukrainian migrants as he steps up deportations

Migrants stripped of their parole status could face fast-track deportation proceedings, according to an internal ICE email. Immigrants who cross the border illegally can be put into the fast-track deportation process known as expedited removal, for two years after they enter.

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