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Covering the soil with the mulch material also helps him to control the growth of weeds.

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 […]

Over the last century, Burullus Lake has shrunk by about 30%, from over 600 square kilometres to a much smaller area

“I started this work in 1988. One day I slipped and fell into the pit where we were digging faecal sludge. You cannot do this job while sober. You have to be really drunk,” says a smiling Chacha Nyechi, who works as a toilet emptier in Mwanza City. Nyachi, 51 years old, is the father […]