Excessive ammonium in drains, rivers causes foul smells plaguing Northern Nigeria
Constant complaints from residents living near the Kano Industrial areas in northern Nigeria about incessant smells polluting the atmosphere prompted The Colonist Report Africa to investigate the source of the pollution.
Despite the law’s passage, Nigerian women continue to face barriers to land sharing
Despite the law’s passage, Nigerian women still face barriers to land-sharing If a woman is given land in her family, it means she will benefit more than the men when she gets married…. Rumuwhara community land/ Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa/2024. Women in Nigeria’s Rivers State have continued to struggle for land, despite […]
UK-Diamond company that once won water and climate awards has been linked to water pollution in Lesotho
UK-Diamond company that won water and climate awards has been linked to water pollution in Lesotho For eight months, Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi, Sechaba Mokhethi, and Cindy Sipula investigated years of outcry from residents living near a UK diamond mining company. The team conducted scientific analysis of water flowing out of the company waste pipe into the […]
Cobalt mining in DRC causes childhood illnesses, reproductive health issues in women —Report
Cobalt mining in DRC causes childhood illnesses, reproductive health issues in women—Report Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi April 8, 2024. 5:05am The rates of skin pathologies and genital infections among female and paediatric patients have skyrocketed, the investigation found… Photo shows a child with skin rashes in DRC/ RAID and Afrewatch Children who live in close proximity […]
Life after Lead Poisoning: “What Happened to the World Bank’s $65 million Support for Lead Victims in Zambia?”
Life After Lead Poisoning: “What happened to the World Bank’s $65 million support for lead victims in Zambia?” Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi April 3, 2024. 9:37am Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi, Cindy Sipula, and Martin Vrba’s six-month investigation discovered that the failure to completely “cover the mine” continues to affect generations born before its existence. Photo shows uncovered mine, […]