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From lake to river: How pollution around Lake Victoria is choking the Nile
From lake to river: How pollution around Lake Victoria is choking the Nile
What is thrown away along the shores of Lake Victoria does not stay there. As the source of the Nile, the lake carries plastic waste and other pollutants downstream, turning local disposal failures...
Sudan’s poisoned waters: How war is contaminating the Nile
Sudan’s poisoned waters: How war is contaminating the Nile
War has brought death, displacement, and destruction to Sudan — and its impact reaches deep into the environment. The Nile, the country’s lifeline, is under increasing threat. As water systems coll...
EverydayNile Uganda: Telling Nile stories through photography
EverydayNile Uganda: Telling Nile stories through photography
The EverydayNile exhibition at Nommo Gallery in Uganda brought together photographers from ten Nile Basin countries to share visual stories of life, nature, and biodiversity along the river. Orga...
Plastic to purpose: Women tackling waste on Ukerewe Island
Plastic to purpose: Women tackling waste on Ukerewe Island
On Ukerewe Island in Lake Victoria, a group of women is tackling two problems at once: plastic waste scattered across their community and the daily struggle to make ends meet. By collecting and sel...
In the Shadow of Violence: Enaam's Journey from Darfur to Refuge
In the Shadow of Violence: Enaam's Journey from Darfur to Refuge
In this interview, Enaam, a journalist and from El Genina, West Darfur, recounts her experiences amidst Sudan's violent conflict. Her narrative delves into the complexities of war, displacement, an...
In the Shadow of Violence: Faiz's Lens on Sudan's Turmoil
In the Shadow of Violence: Faiz's Lens on Sudan's Turmoil
In this interview, Faiz, a photojournalist from Sudan, shares his journey through the tumultuous events in his homeland. From capturing moments of violent conflict to facing personal dangers, Faiz'...
The Angololo Project
The Angololo Project
Sami Osman, the Nile Basin Initiative, Nelsap-CU Regional Water Resources Engineer and Angololo Water Resource Development Project Coordinator, provides a brief update on the project. #Kenya #Ugand...
Small fish, enormous potential?
Small fish, enormous potential?
Could small fish found in many waters in Uganda contribute to improved food security?
‘I will plant lots and lots of trees’ (Song)
‘I will plant lots and lots of trees’ (Song)
Fighting climate change is all our responsibility, argues Florence Nzambuli, who composed a song as part of her bid to safeguard her community and local environment by planting trees. For The Nile...
‘To whom does it belong to’ (Song)
‘To whom does it belong to’ (Song)
Fighting climate change is all our responsibility, argues Florence Nzambuli, who composed a song as part of her bid to safeguard her community and local environment. For The Niles, Pius Sawa trav...
Climate change: ‘To whom does it belong to’?
Climate change: ‘To whom does it belong to’?
Fighting climate change is all our responsibility, argues Florence Nzambuli, a Kenyan climate activist and artist who tries to safeguard her community and local environment. The already 74-year o...
Lebanon’s water crisis: Northern Lebanon
Lebanon’s water crisis: Northern Lebanon
With four rivers within its national boundaries, Lebanon was once considered the most water-rich country in the Middle East. However, today the country’s water supply is under mounting pressure. ...
Lebanon’s water crisis: the Litani River
Lebanon’s water crisis: the Litani River
With four rivers within its national boundaries, Lebanon was once considered the most water-rich country in the Middle East. However, today the country’s water supply is under mounting pressure. ...
Lebanon’s water crisis: Beirut
Lebanon’s water crisis: Beirut
With four rivers within its national boundaries, Lebanon was once considered the most water-rich country in the Middle East. However, today the country’s water supply is under mounting pressure. ...
Jordan’s water crisis: Northern Jordan
Jordan’s water crisis: Northern Jordan
Jordan could be considered an archetype of a water-stressed nation. Climate change, population growth, demographic shocks and poor planning drain the country’s minimal natural water supplies. Mov...
Jordan’s water crisis: Aqaba & the Dead Sea
Jordan’s water crisis: Aqaba & the Dead Sea
Jordan could be considered an archetype of a water-stressed nation. Climate change, population growth, demographic shocks and poor planning drain the country’s minimal natural water supplies. Sin...
Troubled waters: How pollution is catching up with us
Troubled waters: How pollution is catching up with us
Plastic pollution is leaving its mark on Lake Victoria – from visible waste along the shores to invisible microplastics contaminating the water and fish. The impact threatens biodiversity, food sec...