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How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain

How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain

At about 5.45am, Lawrence Waka drives his delivery van—a Probox—from Kamdini Town centre to Atura Landing Site. It is at this former ferry docking site, located 12km away from Kamdini, where Waka picks newspaper copies and courier packages for circulation. Since being assigned th

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Louisiana's wild horses may have roamed Kisatchie Forest for centuries, but is this the end?

Louisiana's wild horses may have roamed Kisatchie Forest for centuries, but is this the end?

In Vernon Parish, a herd of wild horses has roamed the Kisatchie National Forest for years.Some people speculate that the horses have been there for centuries. And as far as the horses were concerned, the 48,000-acre forest in which they roamed was their habitat. After all, the Vernon Paris

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Africa’s montane forests warm up faster on deforestation, study shows

Africa’s montane forests warm up faster on deforestation, study shows

Deforestation in Africa’s montane forests is driving a sharper rise in temperatures and cloud levels than climate change alone, endangering water resources in these critical ecosystems that supply millions across the continent, new research has shown.

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More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

A recent study reveals a troubling rise in violence against nearly half of children and youth in Uganda's refugee settlements, with boys increasingly becoming victims. The study found that almost 50% of males and females aged 18-24 had experienced some form of violence before adulthood.“

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MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Weekend Round-Up: Rain Disrupts, Kigulu, and Budiope Triumph

MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Weekend Round-Up: Rain Disrupts, Kigulu, and Budiope Triumph

The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup weekend action served up a mix of drama, tight defenses, and some unexpected interruptions, as fans across the region were treated to a thrilling display of local football talent.Saturday: Rain Stops Play as Bu

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What Happens to Your Body if You Quit Sugar, Coffee and Alcohol for 30 Days?

What Happens to Your Body if You Quit Sugar, Coffee and Alcohol for 30 Days?

Do you know what happens to your body if you quit sugar, coffee and alcohol for 30 days? Luckily, you don’t need to try it for yourself but rather lean on the experiment that Trevor Hash did.

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Burundi Border Closure Disrupts Trade Disrupts Uganda’s Exports

Burundi Border Closure Disrupts Trade Disrupts Uganda’s Exports

Uganda, a landlocked country, faces challenges in transiting its goods, particularly by road, to neighboring countries and the wider region, owing to conflicts, non-tariff barriers, and political tensions. The recent closure of the Burundi-Rwanda border has added to these challenges, adversely af

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