10/22/2026
HE'S AFRICA'S RICHEST MAN—AND HE JUST SET HIS SIGHTS ON A 700-YEAR-OLD PARADISE
For seven centuries, Lamu Old Town has barely changed. Traders came and went, but the mangrove-lined coastline stayed pristine—so pristine the UN declared it a global treasure. Now Africa's richest man, Nigerian oil magnate Aliko Dangote, is quietly laying the groundwork for a massive refinery right across the bay. Kenyan officials see jobs and money. But locals and environmentalists are terrified of what it could do to the island's character. The fight is just beginning, and what's at stake is more than just a coastline…
This one really makes you think about the cost of progress. Full story's here if you want the details: https://geni.us/FOX-NEWS