<p>As much as 90% of Africa’s tobacco leaf production happens in East Africa.
But some farmers there are turning their backs on the crop.
In Migori County, 300 tobacco farmers are trying their hand at growing nyota beans – a food crop that is less labour intensive.
They believe that the beans might be more profitable and avoid some health concerns that hav ... Show More
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Focus on Africa: Russia's Wagner Group leaves Mali
Russia says the paramilitary group Wagner has accomplished its mission and has left Mali, although a Russian presence remains in the West African country, through the Africa Corps. So what did the Wagner Group achieve?Why has a separatist movement on the tiny, remote island of An ... Show More
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Why do farmers in Myanmar and Afghanistan grow opium?
Myanmar is now the world's largest producer of opium, overtaking Afghanistan. That’s after the Taliban banned the cultivation of opium poppies, which can be used to make heroin.Growing opium is illegal in both counties, but that isn’t stopping all farmers from growing the crop. Y ... Show More
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