Land How much of Africa’s land could be considered arable land? Source FAO Africa’s Arable Land 2020 Short answer How much of Africa’s land could be considered arable land? Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations shows that Africa's total arable land amounts to just over 2.38 billion (238469,4408) hectares. ... Back Full answer
Land What are the most common land administration systems in sub-Saharan Africa? Source African Union Land Governance Strategy Short answer What are the most common land administration systems in sub-Saharan Africa? According to the African Union’s Land Governance Strategy, the standard land tenure systems in Africa include customary (traditional), religious and statutory (leasehold or freehold). ... Back Full answer
Migration Which African countries have the largest refugee camps on the continent? Source UNHCR: Inside the World’s 10 Largest Refugee Camps Short answer Which African countries have the largest refugee camps on the continent? Kenya has 2 of the largest refugee camps in Africa - the Kakuma refugee camp and the Dadaab Refugee Complex. Kakuma hosts more than 150,000 refugees, many of whom are from South Sudan and Somalia. Dadaab comprises three large refugee camps: Hagadera, Dagahaley and Ifo. These camps primarily... Back Full answer
Welfare & population How many refugees are there in Uganda? Source Vox Populi: Who will care for the carers? The untold stories of Uganda's refugee-host relationships Short answer How many refugees are there in Uganda? Statistics from the Office of the Prime Minister show that Uganda is host to over one million refugees, the majority from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. A 2018 report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs puts the number at over 1.8 million. ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Elections & political parties Who is the Prime Minister of Uganda? Source Uganda National Web Portal: Office of the Prime Minister Short answer Who is the Prime Minister of Uganda? The Rt. Hon Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda is the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda. He has been Prime Minister of Uganda since 2014. ... Back Full answer
Crime & justice When did the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) sign a peace treaty with the government of Uganda? Source Vox Populi: Who will care for the carers? The untold stories of Uganda's refugee-host relationships Short answer When did the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) sign a peace treaty with the government of Uganda? On 26 August 2006, the government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels signed a peace deal in Juba, South Sudan. ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Health Was acacia root used as a contraceptive by Africans in ancient times? Source The New York Times: In Ancient Times, Flowers and Fennel For Family Planning Short answer Was acacia root used as a contraceptive by Africans in ancient times? Ancient Egyptian documents say that acacia gum prevents pregnancies if mixed with plant fibres and honey to form a pessary, a device worn in the vagina. Modern studies have shown that rats fed the plant's leaves or seeds did not become pregnant. However, Dr J. Worth Estes, a professor of pharmaco... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 Health Does Covid-19 cause hair loss? Source American Academy of Dermatology Association Short answer Does Covid-19 cause hair loss? Temporary hair loss is normal after a fever or illness and fever is a common symptom of Covid-19. A few months after having a high fever or recovering from an illness, many people see noticeable hair loss. While many people think of this as hair loss, it’s actually hair shedding. The medical na... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 Health Does wearing a mask actually help reduce the risk of Covid-19? Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Guidance for Wearing Masks Short answer Does wearing a mask actually help reduce the risk of Covid-19? Covid-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets. Respiratory droplets travel into the air when you cough, sneeze, talk, shout or sing. These droplets can then land in the mouths or noses of people who are near you or they may breathe these droplets in. Masks are a simple b... Back Full answer