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Sweeping investments are fueling widespread land grabbing and deepening rights violations across Uganda – Report.

Across Africa, the push for a greener future is putting new pressure on local communities, as recent ILC case studies highlight.

Who will shape the future of East Africa’s seeds? Youth and civil society are sounding the alarm over a proposed regional law.

The global race for clean energy minerals is leaving communities grappling with conflicts and human rights abuses, a new report reveals.

Five years after Uganda’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, are local communities hosting land-based investment projects seeing change?

Sweeping investments are fueling widespread land grabbing and deepening rights violations across Uganda – Report.

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Across Africa, the push for a greener future is putting new pressure on local communities, as recent ILC case studies highlight.

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Who will shape the future of East Africa’s seeds? Youth and civil society are sounding the alarm over a proposed regional law.

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The global race for clean energy minerals is leaving communities grappling with conflicts and human rights abuses, a new report reveals.

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Five years after Uganda’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, are local communities hosting land-based investment projects seeing change?

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The Fight for Climate Justice: African Women at the Forefront

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Young people and agriculture: Step into the world of Ugandan NGO ESAFF, where a new generation in schools is being inspired to reimagine farming, celebrate wholesome food, and become passionate advocates for food sovereignty.

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Alert: Land degradation is emerging as a pressing threat to global security.

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After weeks behind bars, six anti-oil activists have been granted cash bail by the LDC Court.

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While hunger continues to grip the world, a new report highlights forests and forest foods as a hidden treasure trove of nourishment.

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In Kasanda District, a grandmother faces eviction as her own grandchildren join forces against her.

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New revelations: TotalEnergies is investing in countries facing political and economic risks, raising fresh questions about the company’s investment strategy.

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Smallholder farmers were excluded from the consultative process for the East African Community Seed and Plant Varieties Bill, 2025: CSOs across the EAC call for a time extension and greater inclusion of smallholder farmers in shaping the bill.

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Six other Anti-EACOP Activists remanded to Luzira over alleged unlawful assembly.

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Community Stories

Sweeping investments are fueling widespread land grabbing and deepening rights violations across Uganda – Report.

Sweeping investments are fueling widespread land grabbing and deepening rights violations across Uganda – Report.

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Across Africa, the push for a greener future is putting new pressure on local communities, as recent ILC case studies highlight.

Across Africa, the push for a greener future is putting new pressure on local communities, as recent ILC case studies highlight.

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The global race for clean energy minerals is leaving communities grappling with conflicts and human rights abuses, a new report reveals.

The global race for clean energy minerals is leaving communities grappling with conflicts and human rights abuses, a new report reveals.

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Five years after Uganda’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, are local communities hosting land-based investment projects seeing change?

Five years after Uganda’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, are local communities hosting land-based investment projects seeing change?

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The Fight for Climate Justice: African Women at the Forefront

The Fight for Climate Justice: African Women at the Forefront

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After weeks behind bars, six anti-oil activists have been granted cash bail by the LDC Court.

After weeks behind bars, six anti-oil activists have been granted cash bail by the LDC Court.

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Sustainable Agriculture

Who will shape the future of East Africa’s seeds? Youth and civil society are sounding the alarm over a proposed regional law.

Who will shape the future of East Africa’s seeds? Youth and civil society are sounding the alarm over a proposed regional law.

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Young people and agriculture: Step into the world of Ugandan NGO ESAFF, where a new generation in schools is being inspired to reimagine farming, celebrate wholesome food, and become passionate advocates for food sovereignty.

Young people and agriculture: Step into the world of Ugandan NGO ESAFF, where a new generation in schools is being inspired to reimagine farming, celebrate wholesome food, and become passionate advocates for food sovereignty.

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Alert: Land degradation is emerging as a pressing threat to global security.

Alert: Land degradation is emerging as a pressing threat to global security.

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Civil society organizations are rallying for a robust grievance mechanism in the EAC Seed and Plant Varieties Bill.

Civil society organizations are rallying for a robust grievance mechanism in the EAC Seed and Plant Varieties Bill.

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East African Community member states launched public hearings this week for the Seed and Plant Variety Bill 2025, marking a significant step in shaping the region’s agricultural future.

East African Community member states launched public hearings this week for the Seed and Plant Variety Bill 2025, marking a significant step in shaping the region’s agricultural future.

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EAC Seed Bill: Uganda launches public consultations as debates spark over safeguarding smallholder and indigenous seed rights.

EAC Seed Bill: Uganda launches public consultations as debates spark over safeguarding smallholder and indigenous seed rights.

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Local stories from and by community members.

Women farmers in East Africa refuse to vacate their land to give way to land-based investment projects.

Women farmers in East Africa refuse to vacate their land to give way to land-based investment projects.

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Community stories written by community members that highlight local impact (both positive and negative), community struggles on land tenure and sustainable agriculture, featuring narratives of volunteership, cultural traditions, and both community and personal triumphs over adversity.

Community stories written by community members that highlight local impact (both positive and negative), community struggles on land tenure and sustainable agriculture, featuring narratives of volunteership, cultural traditions, and both community and personal triumphs over adversity.

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Special Reports

Nigerian Banks under fire over ESG failures as a new report exposes Weak Climate and Human Rights Compliance.

Nigerian Banks under fire over ESG failures as a new report exposes Weak Climate and Human Rights Compliance.

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U.S. Peace Efforts in the DRC: Protecting Communities or Minerals?

U.S. Peace Efforts in the DRC: Protecting Communities or Minerals?

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Oil-affected residents and civil society organizations reject TotalEnergies’ Tilenga Progress Report, citing unfairness in their operations.

Oil-affected residents and civil society organizations reject TotalEnergies’ Tilenga Progress Report, citing unfairness in their operations.

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More than 1.1 billion people worldwide face a risk of land eviction – Global report

More than 1.1 billion people worldwide face a risk of land eviction – Global report

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CSOs push for reforms at the KFW Accountability Mechanism after experts discovered that it has weak remedies in addressing grievous harms caused by its investments.

CSOs push for reforms at the KFW Accountability Mechanism after experts discovered that it has weak remedies in addressing grievous harms caused by its investments.

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Women environmental rights defenders in Africa are at the most significant risk of threats and attacks – ALLIED New report

Women environmental rights defenders in Africa are at the most significant risk of threats and attacks – ALLIED New report

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