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

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@TheNiles2012
The Niles
19 days
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 https://t.co/eUryK01Bjt
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The Niles
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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 https://t.co/Tpl2Jtr6V6
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The Triple Option
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Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II. and Rob Stone are LIVE from Norman, Oklahoma for the CFP matchup between the Sooners and the Crimson Tide. Plus, Oklahoma Legend Bob Stoops joins the show.
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The Niles
4 months
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 / https://t.co/SGuIUtyDev / #NileCooperation #Kenya #Uganda #LakeVictoria
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The Niles
4 months
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 https://t.co/EJWVFvuQcP
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Tony Paquin
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BREAKING: AMERICA'S LIFE-SAVING PILLS HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN FACTORIES! We get nearly ALL our drugs from India and China – but SHOCKING new report reveals OVER 60% of India's small drug plants are FLAT-OUT NON-COMPLIANT and facing MASS SHUTDOWNS! We're powerless to stop it, and
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More than 60% of India's small and medium pharmaceutical units are at risk of closing by the end of the month due to failure to comply with updated good manufacturing practices (GMP). This could lead...
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@TheNiles2012
The Niles
7 months
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
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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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The Niles
8 months
“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
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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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The Niles
8 months
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 https://t.co/yieoo09AUp
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@TheNiles2012
The Niles
9 months
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 /
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Web3 Antivirus
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How to lose $50M in under an hour. This is one of the largest on-chain scam losses we’ve seen recently. A single victim lost $50M in $USDT to an address poisoning scam. The funds had arrived less than 1h earlier. The user first sent a small test tx to the correct address. Mins
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The Niles
10 months
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
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The Niles
10 months
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
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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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The Niles
10 months
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
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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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@TheNiles2012
The Niles
10 months
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
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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...
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@TheNiles2012
The Niles
10 months
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
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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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The Niles
10 months
The stories of Fawzia, Mona, and Hanaa offer a glimpse into the struggles of female farmers in #Egypt: invisible work, wage discrimination, lack of land ownership, harassment and violence. / by Sara Gamal / #NileBasin #NileCooperation #GenderEquity
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The stories of Fawzia, Mona, and Hanaa offer a glimpse into the struggles of Egyptian female farmers: invisible work, wage discrimination, lack of land ownership, harassment and violence. Yet, their...
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The Niles
10 months
Just 50 kilometres from #Uganda's capital, Margaret Kigozi's 300-acre Zuri Model Farm transforms inherited land into a thriving enterprise that benefits both the environment and local residents. / by @Mugumedavis / #NileBasin #NileCooperation #GenderEquity
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Just 50 kilometres from Uganda's capital, Margaret Kigozi's 300-acre Zuri Model Farm stands as a beacon of sustainable agriculture and community progress, transforming inherited land into a thriving...
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@TheNiles2012
The Niles
10 months
In the Nile Basin, women are held back by the unseen ties of tradition and systemic barriers. This infographic explores four areas where ancient customs and modern challenges constrain women. / by @JoyceChimbi / #NileBasin #NileCooperation #GenderEquity
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In the Nile Basin, women are held back by the unseen ties of tradition and systemic barriers.
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