AllAfrica News: Land and Rural Issues

Nigeria: Quit Notice to Herders Unconstitutional, Presidency Cautions Akeredolu

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:14:20 GMT

[This Day] The Presidency yesterday called to order Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), over his seven-day ultimatum to herders to vacate the forests in the state following growing insecurity allegedly perpetrated by the pastoralists.

Kenya: Ngilu Defends Kalonzo Over Ruto's Land Grabbing Claims

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:35:36 GMT

[Nation] Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu on Tuesday came out to defend Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka over claims of irregular land acquisition levelled against him by Deputy President William Ruto.

Nigeria: Landlords

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:22:59 GMT

[Vanguard] "Wisdom we know is the knowledge of good and evil, not the strength to choose between the two -- John Cheever(1912-1982), American novelist.

Africa: Inequality in Access to Land Increasing Across the Continent - Report

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:33:17 GMT

[DW] Research has shown that inequality in access to land is increasing across the African continent. Experts are calling for more rules and controls on the sale of land to counteract poverty.

Ethiopia: Scholars Acknowledge Revised Policy Importance

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:07:12 GMT

[Ethiopian Herald] The Ministry of Agriculture stated that Ethiopia has made clear and trusted policy revision regarding Lowland and Pastoralist communities that could profoundly facilitate inclusive development and enhance the pastoralists' livelihood sustainably.

South Africa: Mkambathi Development Is a Win-Win Outcome for the Local Community Who Own the Land

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:41:02 GMT

[Daily Maverick] Contrary to claims in a 2019 Daily Maverick article, Mkambathi on the Eastern Cape Wild Coast is neither being sold nor privatised. Quite the contrary: what is being negotiated is a lease of huge financial value to both the community and the government, with the private investor taking all the risks - and conservation being the winner.

South Africa: Agricultural Transformation and Land Reform Have Lost a Policy Heavyweight

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:18:41 GMT

[Daily Maverick] On 13 January 2021, we lost a very good friend, and the country lost one of its pre-eminent policy advisers in the fields of agricultural development and land reform, yet another victim of the Covid-19 scourge. Mohammad Karaan was one of those rare policy advisers who combined practical experience with academic excellence.

Kenya: What Next for Owners of Submerged Land in Baringo?

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:41:23 GMT

[Nation] When Lake Bogoria started rising and gobbling up its shores in 2013, Mr Joseph Kurere, a village elder, moved his parents to a higher ground in Majindege village.

Tanzania: Vet Land Surveying Companies Before Tender Awards

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:56:54 GMT

[Daily News] THE government has directed all local government councils to vet land surveying companies before awarding them tenders.

Africa: Why Paying People to Tolerate Wildlife Is Not the Magic Bullet for Conservation

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:13:29 GMT

[The Conversation Africa] Human-wildlife conflict is a complex issue globally. Whether it's mountain gorillas stealing bananas from farmers on the edge of Bwindi National Park in Uganda, or a pack of grey wolves raiding a cattle pen in western Montana, thousands of people navigate their lives alongside unwanted neighbours daily.

Tanzania: Vet Land Surveying Companies Before Tender Awards

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:58:10 GMT

[Daily News] THE government has directed all local government councils to vet land surveying companies before awarding them tenders.

Africa: President Ramaphosa - Land Border Posts Closed As South Africa Remains At Level 3 Lockdown

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:38:57 GMT

[Daily Maverick] Following weeks of congestion and panic due to delays caused by infection control measures, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night announced the closure of SA's biggest land border posts until 15 February.

Rwanda: Govt Repossess Over 1.4 Million Plots of Unregistered Land

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:50:59 GMT

[New Times] The Government has temporarily taken over the ownership of unregistered land until the owners come forward and have it registered.

South Africa: Treasury and Land Bank Are Sowing Infertile Seeds Through Poor Leadership - - to ...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:04:55 GMT

[Daily Maverick] The Auditor-General of South Africa's disclaimer audit opinion findings on the Land Bank are of great concern for everyone in the agricultural sector. They highlight many issues that include, among others, the leadership's inability to implement effective human resource management to ensure that there is stability and proper succession planning.

East Africa: East Africa Braces for a Return of the Locusts

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 14:33:17 GMT

[DW] East Africa has not just suffered from the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, but also the worst locust plague in decades. Now, the swarms are returning, and experts are concerned about food security in the region.

Liberia: Sinoe Citizens Resolve Long-Standing Dispute Over Forest Land

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:39:38 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The long-standing conflict in the Tartweh-Drapoh Authorized Community Forest in Sinoe County over the forest leadership has finally been resolved by the Forest Development Authority.

Liberia: Popota Town Land Dispute Deepens As Two Groups Claim Ownership

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:01:02 GMT

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Several residents of Popota Town in Fuamah District Bong County have expressed fear of losing their land to Betty Cooper Kabah who they say is claiming a larger part of the land.

Nigeria: Land Dispute Claims Four Lives in Cross River

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:51:48 GMT

[Vanguard] Calabar -- Four persons reportedly lost their lives on Wednesday in an inter-communal conflict between the neighbouring communities of Abankang and Alok in central Cross River State.

South Africa: Disputes Plague Breakthrough Land Claim Settlement

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:38:07 GMT

[GroundUp] Multi-million rand farming operation on 2,425 hectares was expected to be a win-win for former owners and claimants

Kenya: Residents Cry Foul As Land Payout Drags On for Years

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:01:10 GMT

[Nation] When President Kenyatta launched the Sh5 billion Eldoret bypass in August 2017, at Cheplaskei, expectations for compensation were high among the residents the project would displace.