Apart from people’s land, expansion of palm oil plantations is threatening the biodiversity-rich virgin forests.  

This increased level of cleanliness and hygiene will not only ensure the environment is taken care of but the water seeping through the soil does not contaminate the groundwater.

Deforestation, rising temperatures, and erratic rainfall have diminished surface water flows and groundwater levels

When 15-year-old Mukasa (not his real name), a native of Kyankwanzi district, left school to seek a livelihood, he worked in the gold mines. Situated in Nkufa, Kassanda District, this gold mining, which began in the 1980s, perpetuates several illegalities, including child labour, the use of banned chemicals like mercury, and illegal mining practices, with […]

By Prosper Kwigize  In the Kagera Region of Tanzania, many families struggle to find clean water daily. This area, situated in the Nile basin, has communities that often lack access to reliable water sources. As surface water from rivers and lakes gets contaminated due to agriculture and poor sanitation, the importance of underground water becomes […]

Due to the high volumes of water, River Kuja changed its course, forging a new path into Lake Victoria

If you trace the Nile back to its roots, you'll find its source nestled high in the enchanting hills of Burundi.

Masese remains both a mother and a burden to the men who labor on its shores

Antoine Mukeshimana, 45, was born and raised on Sharita Island, a remote and high-risk area in the Rweru Sector of Bugesera District in eastern Rwanda. The island is situated in Lake Rweru, at the confluence of the Akagera River, a major tributary of the Nile River. Sharita Island has long been isolated from the mainland, […]

The occupation of Rutshuru territory in the Eastern North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by the M23 rebels has forced thousands to flee their homes in search of safety. A short distance from Goma, the provincial capital, Nyiragongo has become a temporary sanctuary for these brave souls. But as they settle […]

In 2012, I embarked on a journey into the world of dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in Sudan, captivated by their vibrant colours, oversized eyes, and powerful wings. My fascination led me to study their distribution, behaviour, and conservation. I started close to home, conducting my initial surveys in my garden, water canals, and the temporary […]

Lawrence Samuel stands by the Nile River, looking at how much Juba has changed since he was born in the 1950s. Back then, Juba was a quiet place, but now it’s the busy capital of South Sudan. He remembers the old days when families would go to the river to collect water. People would carry […]