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Hippo dung shortages caused by hunting could endanger fish and communities on Africa’s great lakes, study shows

Collapsing hippo numbers – and the loss of dung they produce – poses a threat to the species that thrive in eastern Africa’s rivers and great lakes, and the humans who rely on them.

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Namibia: Plastic Bags Use Charge for Coastal Towns

Supermarkets at Walvis Bay and Henties Bay will as from tomorrow start charging a voluntary fee for plastic bags as a means of deterring their use.

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Malawi: Report On Malawi's Response to Cyclone Exposes Challenges for Elderly in Disasters

A rapid needs assessment report on the country's response to Cyclone Idai has exposed challenges that elderly people face in accessing humanitarian assistance in times of disaster.

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Kenya: Sonko Launches 'Water for All' Initiative in Nairobi County

Nairobi — Nairobi residents especially those living in informal settlements can now breathe a sigh of relief over their water shortage woes following the launch of ward based water projects that ai

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Zimbabwe: EMA Blames Chivero Pollution On Council

The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) yesterday accused City of Harare of not taking action over the pollution at Lake Chivero, the city's main water supply reservoir.

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Ghana: GJA to Assist Govt to Fight Against Poor Sanitation

The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) is collaborating with the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources to achieve the government's determined plan of transforming Accra from its present state

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Uganda: Scientists Predict a Hotter Uganda

Kampala — Scientists have predicted that Uganda may experience the worst temperature raise in history, which will have far-reaching consequences on the economy.

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Uganda: Masindi Loses 42 Forests in 9 Years

Leaders in Masindi have embarked on replanting 42 forests cut down by charcoal and timber dealers in the last nine years.

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Somalia: Close to 2 Million to Face Food Crisis in Somalia-UN

A picture of past drought which saw several animals die due to lack of pasture and water The United Nations now say that close to 2 million people are at risk f starvation in Somalia.

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Uganda: Health Workers Lack Skills to Handle Cancer, Diabetes - Survey

Kampala — Many workers in health centre IIIs and IVs cannot diagnose or treat non-communicable diseases, a survey has indicated.

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