Lamu

Bt Cotton is reviving Lamu, an island off the Kenyan coast, offering hope through agricultural innovation. The region's beauty contrasts with the challenging journey to reach it.

Greenpeace Africa threatens legal action to block approvals for the Dangote Refinery in Kenya, citing insufficient environmental and social impact assessments. The $17 billion project, aimed at boosting energy autonomy and creating 60,000 jobs, faces criticism over transparency and environmental concerns, while the Kenyan government emphasizes its economic and strategic importance.

Africa faces potential economic and political instability from renewed US-Iran tensions, with sub-Saharan oil-importing nations at risk. The IMF warns of disrupted energy and fertilizer markets exacerbating food insecurity, while Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's proposed $17 billion refinery in Kenya aims to reduce regional reliance on imported petroleum.