Guinea Bissau’s dilemma: Preserve forests and lose main source of income
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Guinea Bissau’s dilemma: Preserve forests and lose main source of income

ByBrian Kithinji

You can hear the charming of birds and the hissing of crickets deep in this forest in Gabu. But one sound trembles above all others, and it’s belatedly become more common this year. It’s no surprise to hear the sounds of machines ploughing down trees in Guinea Bissau’s forested lands. The Portuguese-speaking country has a…

Botswana contests top SADC post
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Botswana contests top SADC post

ByBrian Kithinji

Botswana has nominated Elias Magosi to take over from Tanzania’s Dr Stergomena Tax as SADC’s top boss when the latter’s term expires in August this year. Magosi currently serves as the Permanent Secretary to the President and Head of the Botswana Public Service as well as Secretary to the Cabinet. That makes him the country’s…