Racheal Pakrwoth
@pakrwothracheal.bsky.social
Data Journalist | Data & Editorial Associate InfoNile| Water Journalists Africa |Groundwater correspondent @UNIGRAC Uganda
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Burundi’s 🇧🇮 Kibira forest, once a lush National Park, is being cleared for tea☕️.
As plantations spread, #biodiversity fades & climate resilience weakens.
Is the price of tea worth the loss of a forest🌲? - Arthur Bizimana
@pulitzercenter.org
Read more 👉 shorturl.at/UliDe
As plantations spread, #biodiversity fades & climate resilience weakens.
Is the price of tea worth the loss of a forest🌲? - Arthur Bizimana
@pulitzercenter.org
Read more 👉 shorturl.at/UliDe
Tea vs Trees: Burundi is Trading a National Park for a Cash Crop - InfoNile
When Kibira was elevated to protected area status by a ministerial order establishing its boundaries on 12 December 1933, its area was 90,000 hectares, but the expansion of tea plantations has reduced...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Burundi’s 🇧🇮 Kibira forest, once a lush National Park, is being cleared for tea☕️.
As plantations spread, #biodiversity fades & climate resilience weakens.
Is the price of tea worth the loss of a forest🌲? - Arthur Bizimana
@pulitzercenter.org
Read more 👉 shorturl.at/UliDe
As plantations spread, #biodiversity fades & climate resilience weakens.
Is the price of tea worth the loss of a forest🌲? - Arthur Bizimana
@pulitzercenter.org
Read more 👉 shorturl.at/UliDe
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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.
Read 👉 bit.ly/3SP5wXf
Despite border controls, hardwood like mahogany & teak slip through, fueling workshops while stripping rainforests bare.
Read 👉 bit.ly/3SP5wXf
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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.
Read 👉 bit.ly/3SP5wXf
Despite border controls, hardwood like mahogany & teak slip through, fueling workshops while stripping rainforests bare.
Read 👉 bit.ly/3SP5wXf
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In Eastern DRC’s Nyiragongo camp, displaced by M23 rebels, residents face a severe water shortage. Many are forced to drink contaminated water, raising the risk of cholera and other diseases, while the overwhelmed healthcare system.
➡️full story: bit.ly/4fI9vhR
#EverydayNile #WaterCrisis
➡️full story: bit.ly/4fI9vhR
#EverydayNile #WaterCrisis
November 4, 2025 at 7:59 AM
In Eastern DRC’s Nyiragongo camp, displaced by M23 rebels, residents face a severe water shortage. Many are forced to drink contaminated water, raising the risk of cholera and other diseases, while the overwhelmed healthcare system.
➡️full story: bit.ly/4fI9vhR
#EverydayNile #WaterCrisis
➡️full story: bit.ly/4fI9vhR
#EverydayNile #WaterCrisis
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Despite logging bans in DRC, illegal timber from its protected forests is quietly powering Rwanda’s booming wood market.
Fueled by corruption & conflict, this trade threatens Congo’s rainforests, and the future for climate, wildlife & communities.
bit.ly/447W1J3
Fueled by corruption & conflict, this trade threatens Congo’s rainforests, and the future for climate, wildlife & communities.
bit.ly/447W1J3
November 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Despite logging bans in DRC, illegal timber from its protected forests is quietly powering Rwanda’s booming wood market.
Fueled by corruption & conflict, this trade threatens Congo’s rainforests, and the future for climate, wildlife & communities.
bit.ly/447W1J3
Fueled by corruption & conflict, this trade threatens Congo’s rainforests, and the future for climate, wildlife & communities.
bit.ly/447W1J3
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Of the 24,787 water sources available in Burundi in 2019, 10% have already dried up, and 6% are in the process of disappearing. Only 72% water sources are in good condition, according to Jérémie Nkinahatemba, former Director General of Environment and Sanitation.
#NoWater
#NoWater
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Of the 24,787 water sources available in Burundi in 2019, 10% have already dried up, and 6% are in the process of disappearing. Only 72% water sources are in good condition, according to Jérémie Nkinahatemba, former Director General of Environment and Sanitation.
#NoWater
#NoWater
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As Kibira's water sources disappear, locals in Burundi are left stranded - walking miles for water, facing failed harvests & losing hope.
Deforestation & poor land use are turning a once-lush forest into a water-scarce crisis. - Bizimana Arthur
@pulitzercenter.org
infonile.org/en/2025/11/n...
Deforestation & poor land use are turning a once-lush forest into a water-scarce crisis. - Bizimana Arthur
@pulitzercenter.org
infonile.org/en/2025/11/n...
No Water, No Peace: The Human Cost of Kibira's Vanishing Water Sources - InfoNile
Deforestation in Kibira and drought are accelerating the drying up of water resources. The population in the park's two watersheds is paying the price. Scientists fear the worst. This fourth story is ...
infonile.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
As Kibira's water sources disappear, locals in Burundi are left stranded - walking miles for water, facing failed harvests & losing hope.
Deforestation & poor land use are turning a once-lush forest into a water-scarce crisis. - Bizimana Arthur
@pulitzercenter.org
infonile.org/en/2025/11/n...
Deforestation & poor land use are turning a once-lush forest into a water-scarce crisis. - Bizimana Arthur
@pulitzercenter.org
infonile.org/en/2025/11/n...
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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.
#SciWednesdays
#SciWednesdays
October 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
“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.
#SciWednesdays
#SciWednesdays
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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
October 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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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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
#SciWednesday #NileWell
October 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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
#SciWednesday #NileWell
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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
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
"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
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
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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.
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
October 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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.
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
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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
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"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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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
October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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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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
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
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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
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
October 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
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We’re going to hear lots of stories about which people, policies and rhetoric are to blame for the Democrats’ defeat.
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
November 7, 2024 at 11:33 AM
We’re going to hear lots of stories about which people, policies and rhetoric are to blame for the Democrats’ defeat.
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
Some of those stories may even be true!
But an underrated factor is that 2024 was an absolutely horrendous year for incumbents around the world 👇 
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Can someone please explain to me what the effect size of being an incumbent across those categories means? What is the range of, say, the top orange bar expressing? Or, better yet, point me at the dataset?
October 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Can someone please explain to me what the effect size of being an incumbent across those categories means? What is the range of, say, the top orange bar expressing? Or, better yet, point me at the dataset?
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
In many of these lakes, however, fisheries are reaching a state of maturity and unsustainability.
📸 Fredrick Mugira
October 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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
In many of these lakes, however, fisheries are reaching a state of maturity and unsustainability.
📸 Fredrick Mugira
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
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
Topic: Egypt's Tilapia: Cheap, Plentiful, but Polluted
Time: 4pm - 5:30pm EAT
Register Now; shorturl.at/pEnpJ
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
October 23, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
Topic: Egypt's Tilapia: Cheap, Plentiful, but Polluted
Time: 4pm - 5:30pm EAT
Register Now; shorturl.at/pEnpJ
#SciWednesdays #NileWell
Just doing something I love most, “Data visualisation” for a Pulizter & InfoNile project 🤗
Still cooking though🥳
Still cooking though🥳
October 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Just doing something I love most, “Data visualisation” for a Pulizter & InfoNile project 🤗
Still cooking though🥳
Still cooking though🥳
The Aswa catchment area reveals a compelling gender distribution within the mining sector.
83.3% of miners are women while men account for 24.3%. This data underscores the vital role of women in mining activities along the Aswa River.
Read 👉 bit.ly/4pESUB2
83.3% of miners are women while men account for 24.3%. This data underscores the vital role of women in mining activities along the Aswa River.
Read 👉 bit.ly/4pESUB2
October 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Aswa catchment area reveals a compelling gender distribution within the mining sector.
83.3% of miners are women while men account for 24.3%. This data underscores the vital role of women in mining activities along the Aswa River.
Read 👉 bit.ly/4pESUB2
83.3% of miners are women while men account for 24.3%. This data underscores the vital role of women in mining activities along the Aswa River.
Read 👉 bit.ly/4pESUB2
For millions of Egyptians, tilapia is the essential, affordable protein. But its abundance is tied to a health risk due to pollution accumulation.
Join us for our next #SciWednesdays on Oct 29th, 2025, to dive deeper into this topic.
Register: shorturl.at/pEnpJ
Join us for our next #SciWednesdays on Oct 29th, 2025, to dive deeper into this topic.
Register: shorturl.at/pEnpJ
October 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
For millions of Egyptians, tilapia is the essential, affordable protein. But its abundance is tied to a health risk due to pollution accumulation.
Join us for our next #SciWednesdays on Oct 29th, 2025, to dive deeper into this topic.
Register: shorturl.at/pEnpJ
Join us for our next #SciWednesdays on Oct 29th, 2025, to dive deeper into this topic.
Register: shorturl.at/pEnpJ
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📣 Journalists! Join us for three webinars about how to cover the upcoming UN climate summit, COP30
1️⃣ COPs 101 | What Every Journalist Should Know, 11/3 RSVP: buff.ly/uJq4ubP
2️⃣ What’s at Stake at COP30? 11/4 RSVP: buff.ly/mLHFVz3
3️⃣ A COP Journalist’s Toolbox, 11/5 RSVP: buff.ly/iB7De76
1️⃣ COPs 101 | What Every Journalist Should Know, 11/3 RSVP: buff.ly/uJq4ubP
2️⃣ What’s at Stake at COP30? 11/4 RSVP: buff.ly/mLHFVz3
3️⃣ A COP Journalist’s Toolbox, 11/5 RSVP: buff.ly/iB7De76
October 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
📣 Journalists! Join us for three webinars about how to cover the upcoming UN climate summit, COP30
1️⃣ COPs 101 | What Every Journalist Should Know, 11/3 RSVP: buff.ly/uJq4ubP
2️⃣ What’s at Stake at COP30? 11/4 RSVP: buff.ly/mLHFVz3
3️⃣ A COP Journalist’s Toolbox, 11/5 RSVP: buff.ly/iB7De76
1️⃣ COPs 101 | What Every Journalist Should Know, 11/3 RSVP: buff.ly/uJq4ubP
2️⃣ What’s at Stake at COP30? 11/4 RSVP: buff.ly/mLHFVz3
3️⃣ A COP Journalist’s Toolbox, 11/5 RSVP: buff.ly/iB7De76
Tomorrow is #GivingDayForApes! While many give to sanctuaries, let's support the journalists at the Apes Reporting Project.
Their investigative stories create awareness and drive action to protect African Great Apes and their habitats.
You can reach us at [email protected]
Their investigative stories create awareness and drive action to protect African Great Apes and their habitats.
You can reach us at [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Tomorrow is #GivingDayForApes! While many give to sanctuaries, let's support the journalists at the Apes Reporting Project.
Their investigative stories create awareness and drive action to protect African Great Apes and their habitats.
You can reach us at [email protected]
Their investigative stories create awareness and drive action to protect African Great Apes and their habitats.
You can reach us at [email protected]
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“This action by the federal government hurts our state’s ability to modernize our outdated electric grid and meet today’s rising energy demands with affordable clean energy," said Climate Solutions' Nora Apter. "OR families and businesses will be stuck with paying the tab.”
Oregon to lose an additional $400 million in federal climate grants
Oregon and 15 other Democratic states are losing nearly $8 billion toward climate projects, after the Trump administration terminated multiple federal grants.
www.opb.org
October 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
“This action by the federal government hurts our state’s ability to modernize our outdated electric grid and meet today’s rising energy demands with affordable clean energy," said Climate Solutions' Nora Apter. "OR families and businesses will be stuck with paying the tab.”