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Somali Firm Transforms Invasive Ali-Garoob Tree into Charcoal and Livestock Nutrition Mogadishu (AX) — In an innovative approach to address a pressing ecological dilemma, Somalia’s ECOSOM has embarked on a mission to turn the invasive Ali-Garoob tree into charcoal and nutritious animal feed. This initiative not only combats environmental degradation but also revitalizes farmlands and supports local livestock. The Ali-Garoob, colloquially known as ‘Iskabaxaa,’ has wreaked havoc across Somalia’s dry landscapes, jeopardizing…

On Tuesday, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the country's program to plant 6 billion trees across the country this year, which comes before the election with Abiy hoping to highlight his focus on the environment. This is the third year in a row that Abiy - Nobel Peace Prize winner 2019 - is urging Ethiopians to plant billions of trees, part of his "Green Legacy" campaign to promote ecotourism and combat the effects of climate change. Africa's second most populous country is preparing…