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The Niles @TheNiles2012

The Niles offers independent and balanced coverage to support transboundary water cooperation in the Nile Basin.

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Plastic waste is piling up along the #Nile in #Bor, threatening fishing, trade and public health. Adia Jildo looks at how everyday practices and weak waste systems are affecting river communities. #NileCooperation #PlasticPollution #SouthSudan #Environment theniles.org/stories/plastic…

Plastic waste along the Nile puts livelihoods in Bor at risk | The Niles

Along the River Nile in Bor, plastic waste is becoming a growing threat to fishing, trade and public health. As livelihoods depend on the river, communities face the daily consequences of limited...

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In #Goma, plastic waste shapes streets, livelihoods and environmental safety. This photo story by @DanielBuuma documents community clean-ups, informal recycling and the growing strain on #LakeKivu. #TheNiles #PlasticPollution #NileCooperation #DRC theniles.org/stories/the-iss…

The issue of plastic: A global crisis reflected in Goma’s streets | The Niles

In Goma, plastic pollution is no abstraction. From weekly street clean-ups to informal recycling, the city shows how a global crisis plays out in everyday urban life — with Lake Kivu still at risk.

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At Jinja’s Masese dumpsite, waste sustains livelihoods — and endangers lives. Women work daily amid disease, injury and pollution as the site exceeds capacity. @SharonMuzaki256 reports. #NileCooperation #TheNiles #Uganda #WasteManagement #PublicHealth theniles.org/stories/growing…

Growing waste, rising risks: Masese dumpsite threatens Jinja communities | The Niles

At Masese dumpsite in Jinja, waste sustains livelihoods while quietly endangering lives. As the site exceeds its capacity, women and nearby residents face mounting health risks amid gaps in urban...

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From UN resolutions to regional cooperation frameworks, plastic pollution in the Nile Basin is recognised as a shared governance challenge. But how far are policy commitments translating into action? @RaphaelObonyo reports. #NileCooperation theniles.org/stories/address…

Addressing plastic pollution in the Nile Basin: From policy ambition to action on the ground | The...

From United Nations resolutions to regional cooperation frameworks, plastic pollution in the Nile Basin is increasingly recognised as a shared governance challenge. But how far are policy commitments...

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Plastic waste is piling up across western Uganda — but in Kasese, classrooms are stepping in where formal waste systems fall short. / @basaijjaURN #Kasese #Uganda #NileCooperation #EnvironmentalReporting #PlasticPollution #Education #CircularEconomy theniles.org/stories/kasese-…
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Plastic chokes Kisii’s rivers — but local residents are pushing back. From bottle collectors to grassroots recycling, @vicmoturi reports on a growing effort to clean the waters that flow into Lake Victoria. #Kenya #PlasticPollution #EnvironmentalReporting theniles.org/stories/kisiis-…
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Women have long anchored the fishing economy of Lake Victoria. But with stocks in decline and traditions shifting, many fishmongers face an uncertain future. / By @curiadhis & @AGeorge72325 / theniles.org/stories/a-trade… / #NileCooperation #Kenya #Uganda #LakeVictoria
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War has brought death, displacement, and destruction to Sudan — and its impact reaches deep into the environment. The fallout is adding to the human suffering already inflicted by violence. / (cc) August 2025, The Niles / @MhasinAhme78143 youtu.be/GX34pKTT7D4?si=y2f5…

Sudan’s poisoned waters: How war is contaminating the Nile

War has brought death, displacement, and destruction to Sudan — and...

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In Sudan, millions once depended on the Nile for water, farming, and fishing. Now, violent conflict has made the river unreachable – even for those who live beside it. #Sudan #NileCooperation #WaterCrisis #ConflictReporting #environmentaljustice theniles.org/stories/cut-off…

Cut off from the Nile: How war is drying up Sudan’s lifeline | The Niles

Millions of Sudanese who once depended on the Nile for drinking water, farming, and fishing now face thirst, hunger, and displacement, as the civil war leaves the river painfully close, yet functio...

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Pollution, overfishing, and climate change are affecting one of Africa’s most important freshwater lakes — and with it, the livelihoods of thousands, reports @angelosmoses. #LakeTanganyika #NileCooperation #Burundi #Fisheries #EnvironmentalReporting theniles.org/stories/lake-ta…

Lake Tanganyika in crisis: Pollution, overfishing, and the decline of Burundi’s fisheries | The...

Waste, climate change, and illegal fishing are pushing one of Africa’s most biodiverse lakes to the brink – and with it, the livelihoods of thousands.

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“Just a clean city. A healthy place for our children. Is that too much?” #Juba’s waste crisis is worsening, with health risks rising and services failing. @DengGhaiDeng reports for The Niles. #NileCooperation #SouthSudan #WasteManagement theniles.org/stories/jubas-t…

Juba’s trash is piling up, residents say it’s making them sick | The Niles

Waste management in South Sudan’s capital has all but collapsed. Residents are taking matters into their own hands as garbage spreads into homes, schools, and the Nile.

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Plastic pollution is leaving its mark on Lake Victoria – from visible waste along the shores to invisible microplastics contaminating the water and fish. / by @nakiwanuka / #LakeVictoria #Uganda #PlasticPollution #Microplastics #NileBasin youtu.be/3w1jc400cd8

Troubled waters: How pollution is catching up with us

Plastic pollution is leaving its mark on Lake Victoria – from visib...

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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 @Rugugalilian / #NileCooperation #Nile #PlasticWaste / youtu.be/taancsnWooM?si=Ym3g…
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Asking "What do you need?" can reveal more than just immediate requirements. It can foster deeper understanding and connection, particularly in communities where traditional roles shape identities and responsibilities. / #NileBasin #NileCooperation theniles.org/stories/what-do…

What do you need? | The Niles

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Nisreen Elsaim, a Sudanese environmental activist, discusses the environmental impacts of war in #Sudan and highlights the role of women in fostering climate resilience amid ongoing violence. / by @esthermuwombi / #NileBasin #NileCooperation #GenderEquity theniles.org/stories/surviva…

Survival 101: Stop the war, protect the future | The Niles

Nisreen Elsaim, a Sudanese environmental activist and co-founder of the Youth and Environment Society (YES), discusses the dire environmental impacts of war in Sudan and highlights the decisive role...

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In eastern #DRC, displaced women enter Virunga National Park to farm potatoes, driven by hunger and lack of support. Their story highlights the complex challenges faced by women in the region. / by @DanielBuuma / #NileBasin #NileCooperation #GenderEquity theniles.org/stories/virunga…

Virunga: How violence destroys choice | The Niles

In eastern Congo, displaced women enter Virunga National Park to farm potatoes, driven by hunger and lack of support. This exposes them to dangers and harms the park's ecosystem. Their story highli...

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In #Kenya's Kajiado County's arid landscape, women spearhead water conservation efforts, using traditional techniques to ensure a sustainable water supply and improve community resilience against drought. / by @arasha_soila / #NileBasin #NileCooperation theniles.org/stories/women-l…

Women leading water conservation in Kajiado County | The Niles

In Kenya's Kajiado County's arid landscape, women spearhead water conservation efforts, using traditional techniques to ensure a sustainable water supply and improve community resilience against...

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In #SouthSudan, women from Gondokoro Island use canoes to transport fresh vegetables to Juba, challenging traditional gender roles and paving the way for transformation. / by @opani14315 / #NileBasin #NileCooperation #GenderEquity theniles.org/stories/women-n…

Women navigating the Nile: Survival charts a path towards change | The Niles

In South Sudan, women from Gondokoro Island use canoes to transport fresh vegetables to Juba, addressing food security amidst economic hardship. All the while, their commitment challenges traditional...

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Migori County's vibrant exterior hides the struggles of women who face daily violence, abuse, and economic hardship. The Amua Mama Initiative supports women in rebuilding and reclaiming their futures. / by @curiadhis / #NileBasin #NileCooperation theniles.org/stories/amua-a-…

Amua: A journey towards self-determination in Migori | The Niles

Migori County's vibrant exterior hides the silent struggles of its women who face and survive daily violence, abuse, and economic hardship. In the heart of this community, the Amua Mama Initiative...

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Amidst climate change and environmental degradation, women along the Malaba and Yala rivers fight daily to secure food for their families. / by @kharunda / #NileBasin #NileCooperation #GenderEquity theniles.org/stories/a-tale-…

A tale of two rivers: A delicate balance of immediate needs and future survival | The Niles

Two rivers, two countries, connected by shared challenges—a snapshot of the entire Nile Basin. Amidst climate change and environmental degradation, women along the Malaba and Yala rivers fight daily...

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