Environment
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Adjumani and Lamwo districts to implement Shs 22.83bln refugee project
AJDJUMANI, March 19, 2025 — The Royal Danish Embassy through the Danish International Development Agency [DANIDA] has allocated US$ 6,171,393 [approximately Shs 22.83 billion] to support the implementation of the Uganda Refugee…
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Sugar cooperatives in India face grim season, but optimism grows for next year
NEW DELHI, March 19, 2025 — The 2024-25 sugar season in India has been marked by uncertainty, with fluctuating production estimates and significant setbacks in key sugar-producing states. Initial industry projections placed…
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Water shortage hits three subcounties in Nebbi district
NEBBI, March 17, 2025 – Three subcounties in Nebbi district, namely Kucwiny, Atego, and Angal-Nyaravur Town Council, are currently facing a severe water shortage. Residents report that, due to the ongoing scarcity…
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Project focused on renewable energy promotion launched in Bunyoro
HOIMA, March 14, 2025 – Women in the Bunyoro region have reason to celebrate following the launch of the “African Women of Faith in Energy” initiative, which aims to empower women faith…
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EAC Partner States urged to adopt modern technologies in oil and gas sector to facilitate transition to clean energy
ARUSHA, March 13, 2025: East African Community [EAC] Partner States have been challenged to leverage the latest technological advances to align the oil and gas sector in the region to the global goal…
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Why Masindi locals want fencing of Murchison Falls National Park expedited
MASINDI, March 11, 2025 – Residents of several villages, including Bagidadi, Kitengule, Ipedi, Kimina, Kiruli, and Nyakarongo, among others, which border Murchison Falls National Park in Masindi District, have been complaining for…
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Bushfires threaten plantation agriculture in Acholi
GULU CITY, 10 March 2025 – Lillian Wanican, a coffee nursery bed operator and trainer, has highlighted that bushfires pose a significant threat to plantation agriculture, such as coffee, in the Acholi…
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AEC endorses U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s support for African energy independence
JOHANNESBURG, March 9, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered a decisive message at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., affirming that Africa must be free to harness its…
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Legislators raise alarm on impending floods after heat wave
KAMPALA, March 6, 2025 — The Chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, Lawrence Biyika, has warned of the impending heavy rains and floods resulting from the current heat wave, saying government…
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Deforestation law: Tayebwa pledges to push for lifting of restrictions on export of crops to EU
KAMPALA, March 5, 2025; The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa will begin his duty as President of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States Joint Parliamentary Assembly [OACPS] with mediations…
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