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🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Kyrgyzstan: White yak herders hope for recognition amid agricultural revival

White yak herders in Kyrgyzstan aim to gain recognition for their unique breed amidst the country's agricultural revival efforts.

Mar 17 • 14:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Benue governor calls for rescue of abducted girl, missing villagers

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia demands the rescue of a girl kidnapped by armed herders and the search for missing villagers after a violent attack on local farmers.

Mar 14 • 17:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police beef up security in Benue communities attacked by armed herders

Security has been increased in Benue communities after armed herders attacked, resulting in casualties and an active search and rescue operation.

Mar 14 • 08:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Media Coverage Reinforces a Skewed Power Relationship

Media coverage of land encroachment in reindeer husbandry areas is reinforcing a skewed power dynamic between wind power developers and reindeer herders in the context of the Green Shift.

Mar 12 • 11:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Moose Kill Reindeer – No Compensation Paid Since Moose Is Not a Predator and Reindeer Is Not a Domestic Animal

In Inari, Finland, three reindeer have been killed by moose this spring, raising concerns about the lack of compensation for the reindeer herders due to legal classifications.

Mar 12 • 09:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

New song on state police

The article discusses the evolving concept of state policing in Nigeria amidst the backdrop of increasing violence and conflict, particularly between herders and farmers.

Mar 11 • 00:24 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

In Härjedalen, the most reindeer accidents occur in the county – reindeer herders want speed limit reduction

Reindeer herders in Härjedalen are advocating for reduced speed limits on roads due to a high number of reindeer accidents, particularly on two specific roads.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

LK: Reindeer herders were allowed to cross into Russia - An unusual reason

A reindeer that wandered into Russia was returned to Finland by the Lapland border guard after its location was revealed by a tracking device.

Mar 9 • 08:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Dozens feared killed in herders’ renewed attacks on Benue community

At least 12 people were killed in a herders’ attack on communities in Benue State, Nigeria, prompting condemnation from the governor.

Mar 6 • 18:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Otti Confirms Kidnap Attempts in Abia Says Situation Under Control

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has confirmed incidents of kidnapping attempts in the state by suspected cattle herders, assuring the public that the police are managing the situation.

Feb 28 • 09:06 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: 12 Killed in Fresh Plateau Attacks

Twelve people have been killed in recent attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria, including farmers and herders.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Here the government is giving jobs to cow herders... This will be the salary!

The Rajasthan government has launched the 'Gaon Gwala Yojana', appointing cow herders and providing them with salaries as part of a strategy to revive ancient traditions.

Feb 23 • 13:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Plateau MACBAN says gunmen kill two herders in fresh attack

Herders in Plateau State, Nigeria, demand justice following the killings of two teenage herders by gunmen.

Feb 22 • 11:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

"Indiscriminate" attack in Nigeria – many dead

An indiscriminate attack in northwest Nigeria has reportedly left at least 40 people dead as armed bandits besieged a remote village.

Feb 21 • 12:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gunmen kill three herders in Plateau

Three herders were killed by gunmen in Plateau State, Nigeria, during an ambush after attending a community religious meeting.

Feb 20 • 18:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Army foils cattle rustling in Benue, arrest two

Nigerian troops have arrested suspects related to cattle rustling incidents in Benue State following separate attacks on herders.

Feb 16 • 15:38 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

West Central African Republic: with the transhumance season, tensions between farmers and herders resurface

The transhumance season in the Central African Republic has reignited tensions between farmers and herders as they compete for dwindling resources.

Feb 16 • 14:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Suspected herders’ attack leaves five dead in Benue

Armed herders have killed five individuals in a coordinated attack in a Benue State community, causing widespread fear and displacement among residents.

Feb 11 • 00:24 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The downside of the Rally World Championship - threats and hate against reindeer herders

The upcoming Rally World Championship in Umeå, Sweden, casts a shadow over reindeer herders who face threats and hate for their protests against the event.

Feb 9 • 11:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Yobe governor unveils RUGA settlement to ease farmer-herder conflicts

The Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has inaugurated a Fulani Rural Grazing Area initiative in Nguru Local Government Area to mitigate violence between farmers and herders.

Feb 2 • 10:45 UTC

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