The Niles

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/plasti…

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-is…

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/growin…

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/addres…

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…

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…

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-trad… / #NileCooperation #Kenya #Uganda #LakeVictoria

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…

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-of…

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-t…

“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-…

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

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…

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-d…

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/surviv…

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/virung…

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-…

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-…

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…

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…