Rwanda fights farmland loss with satellites/in /by
The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa's most densely populated country.
Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa’s most densely populated nation/in /by
The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa's most densely populated country.
South Africa accepts US envoy’s credentials amid strained relations/in /by
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday received the diplomatic credentials of the new US ambassador, as relations between the two countries languish at a low ebb.
DR Congo: Uncertainty over the release of FARDC soldiers by M23/in /by
In March, AFC/M23 announced the liberation of 5,000 soldiers from the armed forces of the DRC but their transfer to Kinshasa has yet to happen.
Reform UK to block visas for Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica over slavery reparations/in /by
A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing sharp criticism from Caribbean leaders.
Reform UK proposes visa ban over slavery reparations/in /by
A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing sharp criticism from Caribbean leaders.
James Swan steps in as new MONUSCO chief in DR Congo/in /by
James Swan has officially taken office as the new head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO.
Central African Republic frees Belgian-Portuguese NGO worker/in /by
Joseph Figueira Martin had been sentenced to 10 years of hard labour in November for undermining state security. The Portuguese foreign minister said the NGO worker left the Centra African Republic on Tuesday.
Trump backs off Iran strike threat, agrees to two-week ceasefire window/in /by
U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die tonight.”
Vermicomposting: The tiny worms transforming Kenyan farms/in /by
They are voracious eaters, and when added to waste and livestock dung will chomp through the contents, aerating the beds and producing compost that's pH-balanced and pathogen-free.