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#Geojournalism. Mapping stories on water and environment in the #Nile River Basin. Cross-border multimedia investigative reporting.
From DRC’s endangered forests to S. Sudan’s furniture markets, a thriving but shadowy timber trade is quietly unfolding.
Despite border controls, hardwood like mahogany & teak slip through, fueling workshops while stripping rainforests bare.
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Tilapia is the most abundant fish in Egypt, and it is known for its resilience and unique characteristics that enable it to survive various challenging conditions.
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
Tilapia have a high tolerance for various pollutants, which allows them to accumulate these harmful substances in their bodies. As these pollutants build up, they can damage vital organs such as the liver, gills, and kidneys.
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
A study published in 2022 Shows there is a direct relationship between human activities & pollution of water bodies, confirming the physiological & histopathological impact of heavy metals such as (iron manganese, zinc, copper, cadmium, and lead) on various organs of Nile tilapia
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"Stronger enforcement of water-pollution laws, regular monitoring of water bodies, and improvement of lake/pond environments are essential to safeguard fish stocks and human health." - Rahma Diaa
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Egypt ranks first in tilapia production in Africa and third globally. In 2021, it achieved a total fish production of 2.3 million tons across various species, with tilapia alone accounting for more than half of this output.
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"Additionally, fish may migrate from one polluted location to another in search of cleaner environments, which results in certain lakes becoming devoid of specific species that cannot tolerate pollution like others." - Dr. Sally Salah El-Din
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Fish farming helps meet demand and keep tilapia affordable, but farmed systems have their own environmental and water-quality issues (drainage water use, closed systems).
#SciWednesday #NileWell
Government data indicate the removal of 5,223 cases of encroachment on Lake Manzala and the dredging of 1,500 acres in the Baltim area of Lake Borollos with the installation of a gravel filter and four air exchangers to improve the properties of the water in Lake Qaroun
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“In a series of studies conducted at our institute, we observed elevated levels of pollutants and heavy metals in these organs. The greater the accumulation of pollutants, the more dangerous it becomes for both the fish and those who consume them,” says Dr Sally.
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Studies by the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries show pollution in the Nile & Egyptian lakes is causing tilapia and other fish to retain high levels of toxins (heavy metals/hydrocarbons) in their organs.
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
Dr. Sally Salaah, an associate Professor at the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) Pollution Lab – Egypt research bridges wastewater pollution and aquatic health in Egypt's inland lakes.
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Natural fisheries are under threat: pollution (heavy metals, hydrocarbons) is harming fish health and reducing species diversity in lakes and the Nile.
Link: l1nq.com/mWMjq
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With fish farming accounting for 85% of tilapia production and natural fisheries declining due to contamination in Egypt, the industry is built on a high-risk foundation.
Join us today for this discussion at 4:00 - 5:30 pm
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In October '25, the R5.2-bn Red Rocket solar park became the first and only project to move forward as part of Eskom's land lease scheme - which we've been following since '22. Read our latest investigation to learn more about what we discovered: bit.ly/48vSGpT
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Climate-smart agriculture isn’t just a buzzword; it’s saving lives!
When the rains stopped and the streams dried up, farmers in Lira & Otuke didn’t give up, they adapted.
They are thriving and securing their futures amid climate uncertainty.
Here's how👇
infonile.org/en/2025/10/c...
East Africa, has numerous lakes that support very important fisheries providing a livelihood to millions of people, and contributing significantly to the food supply.
In many of these lakes, however, fisheries are reaching a state of maturity and unsustainability.
📸 Fredrick Mugira
Heard of a tailor swapping his sewing machine for fish ponds & beehives?
Meet Richard Obua from Lira District, once a tailor, now a climate-smart entrepreneur, transforming wetlands with fish ponds, beehives & trees.
Get inspired👇
bit.ly/4nBrURs
#ClimateSmartAgriculture
Don't miss our upcoming #ScienceWednesdays on October 29th, 2025.
Topic: Egypt's Tilapia: Cheap, Plentiful, but Polluted.
Time: 4 pm - 5:30 pm EAT
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Don’t miss our #SciWednesdays next week!
Topic: Egypt's Tilapia: Cheap, Plentiful, but Polluted
Time: 4pm - 5:30pm EAT
Register Now; shorturl.at/pEnpJ
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The #CSOForum2025 has emphasised the need for enhanced coordination with districts to harmonise efforts and align with national development plans.
Visit our exhibition booth to know some of our projects and programs founded on this pillar. - Delly Sive, Communications officer at InfoNile.
Innovation in WASH isn't just about technology, it's about restoring dignity, saving time, and giving communities control over their future.
Innovative solutions start with empowering local communities!
#WASHInnovation #CSOForum2025
About today at Protea Kampala Hotel for the UWASHNET
15th Annual WASH CSOs Forum.
The theme is "WASH Innovations for Sustainable Development."
#CSOForum2025
For our #SciWednesday next week on Wednesday, 8th, 2025.
The discussion is on Ethiopia's Endemic Plants Under Threat under the theme "Healing Nature, Healing People."
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EAT.
Register Now: shorturl.at/JdwPF
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Do not forget to register for our #SciWednesday next week on Wednesday, 8th, 2025.
We will be discussing Ethiopia's Endemic Plants Under Threat under the theme "Healing Nature, Healing People."
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EAT.
Register Now: shorturl.at/JdwPF
#SciWednesdays
Join our #SciWednesday next week!!!
80%+ of Ethiopians use traditional medicine, making endemic plants essential. But species like Embus (Rhus glutinosa) are near extinction.
Join this discussion on Wednesday, 8th October 2025.
Register now: shorturl.at/JdwPF
Our #SciWednesdays are Back!!!
In Ethiopia, traditional healers like Uztaz Nuru Jemal rely on endemic plants for cures, from Eret (Aloe Monticola) for wounds to Fenugrik for diabetes.
Join this discussion on wednesday 8th October 2025.
Register now: shorturl.at/JdwPF
Randomized controlled trials are a key tool to study cause and effect. Why do they matter and how do they work?
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A line graph titled "There are just two Northern White rhinos left in the world; both are female" outlines the decline in the estimated population of Northern White rhinos from 1960 to 2021. The vertical axis represents the estimated number of rhinos, ranging from zero to 2,500, while the horizontal axis spans the years from 1960 to 2021. In 1960, the estimated population was approximately 2,230 rhinos. The line sharply declines, indicating a significant drop, with the population reaching about 350 rhinos by 1981. The downward trend continues, with a note indicating that by 2018, only two females named Najin and Fatu remain, following the death of the last male, Sudan. Data sources are listed at the bottom as African and Asian Rhino Specialist Groups (AfRSG), with a Creative Commons attribution notation (CC BY).
Only two Northern White rhinos remain, and both are female
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