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travel
news review
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May '98
A wave of fires, usually started
by hunters and honey-seekers, is destroying hundreds of hectares of pristine
wilderness on the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro. The fires, which usually
go unnoticed or unreported, have prompted the Tanzanian government to
establish a National Trust Fund to promote research into the fires and
fire prevention strategies. A secret ballot has been held in local villages
to identify the culprits behind the latest wave, and 22 names have been
compiled. The problem has been linked to the population of 10,000 squatters
living in the forest, mostly casual labourers and their families.
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August '98
Major bomb blasts occurred outside the United States Embassies in Nairobi
and Dar Es Salaam on 7 August, causing extensive damage and many deaths
and casualties. Major disruption has been reported from both cities and
travellers should avoid the areas of the blasts while emergency work continues.
At this stage, the risk of a repeat blast appears low and travellers do
not need to alter their plans.
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