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The United States, Britain and other European countries have banned the leaf, classifying it as a drug even though its addictiveness has not been proved. Producers say the bans are absurd, even racist. Half a million Kenyans rely on miraa for their …

AdvertisementMaua: It's an unassuming little red-and-green leaf, but the powers unlocked by chewing it have hooked millions of people around the world, made it one of Kenya's leading exports and triggered its banning in the United States and much of Europe. (more…)

A worker shows the miraa leaves he picked at a farm near Maua. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Luis Tato

A worker shows the miraa leaves he picked at a farm near Maua. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Luis Tato

Jan 18, 2020 (HTF Market Intelligence via COMTEX) -- Global Shrink Film Wrapping Machines Market 2019 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2024 is latest research study released by HTF MI evaluating the market, highlighting opportunities, risk side analysis, and leveraged with strategic and tactical decision-making support. The... read more →

KIGALI — Rwanda’s economy is expected to grow by 8% this year and in 2021 versus an estimated 8.5% in 2019, boosted by private investment and trade, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. (more…)

In pictures: The sniffer dogs taking on Africa’s poachers Image copyright Paul Joynson-Hicks Poachers in Africa, who are now armed with military-style weapons and even helicopters to hunt their prey, have a new adversary: dogs with a nose for detection. (more…)

In pictures: The sniffer dogs taking on Africa’s poachers Image copyright Paul Joynson-Hicks Poachers in Africa, who are now armed with military-style weapons and even helicopters to hunt their prey, have a new adversary: dogs with a nose for detection. (more…)

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Published on January 19, 2020 - 14:58 GMT Focus on access to power, Sahara Group urges investors in UK, Africa Sahara Group has urged participants at the UK-Africa Investment Summit to explore committing resources towards addressing the energy needs in Africa. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading... read more →