AllAfrica News: Environment and Sustainable Development
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South Africa: Minister Looks for 'Courage' in the Wrong Places [Greenpeace]
In her budget speech last night, the Minster of Energy, Dipuo Peters, repeated the words of Thomas Sankara: "have the courage to turn your back on the old formulas, the courage to invent the future!" Africa: Cassava Comes to the Table [AlertNet]
It might be an abuse of artistic license, but 2012 might well be remembered as the first International Year of Cassava - in all but name. Rwanda: Gakenke - Rema Urges Leaders to Protect Environment [News of Rwanda]
The local leaders have been asked to protect the environment by putting in consideration the government's program so as to reduce effects of climate changes that has caused many kinds of disasters in different places. Southern Africa: Business Leaders Join Forces to Meet Global Health Goals [SciDev.Net]
Business leaders from India, Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States have joined forces to tackle a wide range of global health issues in the developing world and accelerate the translation of research into life-saving products. Gabon: President Bongo Presents Strategy for Development [Office of the President of Gabon]
London, 17th of May 2012 -
The President of the Gabonese Republic, Ali Bongo Ondimba delivered a speech entitled 'Investing for the Future' at the world-renowned foreign policy think tank, Chatham House. Over the course of an hour, he presented his vision for economic development for Gabon to an audience of researchers and business leaders. North Africa: Joint Maritime Exercise Commences [U.S. Africa Command]
Souda Bay, Crete -
Service members from European, North African and U.S. Naval forces participated in a pre-sail conference kickoff for Exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12) at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC) in Souda Bay, May 16. Kenya: 100 Displaced in Gucha Amidst Fears of Landslides From Floods [The Star]
Hundreds of villagers have been evacuated in Nyamache district after fears that a landslide might occur in the area. The more than 100 people were moved after huge cracks developed in their land at Riontweka village. More than 25 families are affected according to area DC Stanley Too. The affected people are camping at Emanga PAG church. Kenya: Lioness Killed in Mara As Car Runs Over Lion in Isiolo [The Star]
A lioness has been killed at Olderkesi in Maasai Mara last night. The lioness is believed to have killed two cows. Scouts from the Cottars Wildlife Conservation Trust found the carcass at around 6pm on Wednesday evening. According to sources in the area, the incident has been reported to KWS and the suspects reported but no action has been taken thus far. The legs, teeth, tail and paws of the lion were cut off, and the ears were also missing. Kenya: 1,700 Displaced As Heavy Rains Hit Narok [The Star]
MORE than 1,700 people have displaced by in floods in Narok, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society. Narok County Council chairman Ali Juma said two people have been reported dead at the border of Narok and Kajiado counties. They died while trying to cross a river. Kenya: CDF Gives Cash in Bid to Save Wundayi River [The Star]
The Wundanyi CDF has launched a project to rehabilitate the Wundanyi River in a bid to protect the environment. Wundanyi CDF official Gredo Mwakitani said the rehabilitation of the river and its degraded environs will be done by the local community in collaboration with the Taita district National Environment Management Authority.
