RedTram News Search Engine
Русский  English Українська  Français  Polski  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  中文   
8 November 2009 year (time zone GMT 00:00)  Number of sources in English: 4959
Navigating the themes
Navigating the regions
All Themes State & Community Social Life World Africa
Social Life (Africa) RSS 2.0

Malawi: Mine Galvanizes Civil Society

08.11.2009 05:19    allafrica.com
As if they were going to the races, Emma Musako and Monica Mhango showed up in their finest outfits to attend a meeting on the health, social and environmental impacts of uranium mining. They came because they, like the other
Malawi: Mine Galvanizes Civil Society


Mozambique: Carbon Trading Welcomed, Criticised

08.11.2009 05:19    allafrica.com
A visit from Dutch contractors to Niassa Province, in northwestern Mozambique has got communities excited about the prospect of a carbon credit scheme in the area.
Mozambique: Carbon Trading Welcomed, Criticised

Cameroon: David Mola - "We Need an Enabling Environment"

08.11.2009 05:19    allafrica.com
David Mola, CEO, Mola Solaire Internationale, Germany, Guest of Honour at JERSIC 2009.
Cameroon: David Mola - "We Need an Enabling Environment"

East Africa: Egypt Speaks Out On River Nile Disagreement

08.11.2009 05:19    allafrica.com
The Egyptian government yesterday said it was ready to cooperate with other eight countries under Nile Basin to resolve their disagreements on the usage and access of River Nile water.
East Africa: Egypt Speaks Out On River Nile Disagreement


Gambia: Which Areas Are Authorised for Sand Mining?

08.11.2009 05:19    allafrica.com
Villagers in the TDA have been wondering about the impact on sand mining on their environment especially in this era of climate change when rising ocean level and floods are becoming common occurrence. This is why interviews were made with
Gambia: Which Areas Are Authorised for Sand Mining?

Ghana: Newmont and the Cyanide Spilage Saga

08.11.2009 05:19    allafrica.com
About six communities, which Newmont and some chiefs claimed were non-existent, and dotted around the stream leading to the Subri River into which Newmont spilled cyanide recently, have called on the government and other stakeholders to relocate them.
Ghana: Newmont and the Cyanide Spilage Saga

Africa: Carbon Trading - Colonising the Atmospheric Commons

08.11.2009 05:19    allafrica.com
Whether it is used to described rolling blackouts or civil wars, the catchphrase 'Africa wins again' remains a favourite amongst naysayers naturalising the continent as a place where tragedies symbolise the realisation of Africa's innate 'destiny' - to self-destruct.
Africa: Carbon Trading - Colonising the Atmospheric Commons

Nigeria: Odey Urges Oil Firms to Obey Environmental Laws

08.11.2009 05:19    allafrica.com
Minister of Environment, Mr. John Odey, has asked oil companies operating in the Niger Delta to comply with existing regulatory laws and to ensure that they tailor their operations to conform with the Ministry's policy on environment.
Nigeria: Odey Urges Oil Firms to Obey Environmental Laws

Gambia: Opya Cleans Katchikally

08.11.2009 05:18    allafrica.com
The Oasis Project Youth Association (OPYA) of Bakau, last Saturday, embarked on a massive cleansing exercise at the Katchikally Crocodile Pool and its surroundings at Bakau.

Uganda: Why Control of Water Hyacinth On Lake Victoria May Hit a Snag

08.11.2009 05:18    allafrica.com
There is growing opposition among stakeholders on whether water hyacinth on Lake Victoria should be eliminated.
Uganda: Why Control of Water Hyacinth On Lake Victoria May Hit a Snag

Nigeria: Lagos, Partners Sween On Mega City Climate Change

08.11.2009 05:18    allafrica.com
In keeping with her bright dream of transforming Lagos State into a mega city as soon as possible, a collaborative effort that would assist the state to learn from the wealth of experience of the Swedish Government to find a
Nigeria: Lagos, Partners Sween On Mega City Climate Change

Nigeria: Senate Queries Odey Over Incinerator Contracts

08.11.2009 05:18    allafrica.com
The Senate has queried Minister of Environment John Odey for awarding contract for the purchase of 10 incinerators to 10 medical centres without due process. Chairman Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology Senator Grace Folashade Bent (PDP, Adamawa South) landed
Nigeria: Senate Queries Odey Over Incinerator Contracts

Nigeria: Lagos Wants Safety For Highway Sweepers

08.11.2009 05:18    allafrica.com
Due to the high risk attached to highway sweeping in Lagos, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has advocated for safety of street sweepers as some among about 10,000 highway sweepers and cleaners in the state who were caught
Nigeria: Lagos Wants Safety For Highway Sweepers

Uganda: Kadaga - Plant More Trees

08.11.2009 05:18    allafrica.com
Residents of Busoga District should plant more trees if they want to be economically empowered, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament has said.
Uganda: Kadaga - Plant More Trees

Uganda: Leather Factory Faces Closure Over Pollution

08.11.2009 05:18    allafrica.com
The National Environmental Management Authority (Nema) has ordered the immediate closure of Leather Industries Uganda Ltd, for alleged failure to adhere to the authority's guidelines.
Uganda: Leather Factory Faces Closure Over Pollution

Nigeria: Nation Would Be Worse Hit By Climate Change If - Minister

08.11.2009 05:18    allafrica.com
The Minister of Environment, Mr. John Odey has warned that climate change will drastically impact every facet of life in Nigeria if it continues to aggravate unabated.
Nigeria: Nation Would Be Worse Hit By Climate Change If - Minister

Uganda: Museveni Tells Forest Encroachers to Vacate

08.11.2009 05:18    allafrica.com
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Ministry of Water and Environment to evict all the people who occupy land in forest reserves countrywide, Daily Monitor has learnt.

Uganda: Masaka Wetlands at Risk as 1,000 Encroachers Strike

08.11.2009 05:17    allafrica.com
Encroachers have taken over at least 500 hectares of wetlands in Masaka District, destroying the fragile eco-system in the area.
Uganda: Masaka Wetlands at Risk as 1,000 Encroachers Strike

Angola: Governor Launches Ecologic Christmas Campaign

08.11.2009 05:17    allafrica.com
Luanda governor, Francisca do Espírito Santo, launched Tuesday in Samba District a campaign dubbed Ecologic Christmas, based on the collection of plastic bottles to build a tree in that surroundings.
Angola: Governor Launches Ecologic Christmas Campaign

Kenya: Alarm as Sewer Pollutes Water

08.11.2009 05:17    allafrica.com
Mombasa residents are consuming contaminated water. At least 20 people have been diagnosed with different waterborne diseases in the town over the past one week.
Kenya: Alarm as Sewer Pollutes Water

1 | 2 »