Author: Jennifer Onyeagoro

Buddhist monks and farm workers are taking to the fields to defend the rights of livestock farmers in the disputed area of the Eastern Province. The land has come under the scrutiny of rice farmers. In 1974, the area was designated a ‘grazing area’, partly to ensure the balance of the ecosystem. Converting the land would also deprive elephants of their habitat, raising the risk of attacks on villages.Read More

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The pound climbed to $1.343, its highest since mid-June, and marking its second consecutive weekly increase against the dollar.This surge follows expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest rates later this year, with money markets pricing in at least one hike and a 25% chance of a se…Read More

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