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Fisher communities on the Uganda-DRC border say African Development Bank project fueled corruption

At Ubongwa, a Lake Albert landing site on the side of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), residents complain about fish price increases.  A kilogramme of fish on the local market sells for 15,000 Congolese Francs or around $6. Two years ago, the same amount of fish went for $4. According to locals at Ubongwa, […]

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Albertine Regional Dialogue on Human Rights, Environmental Safety, and Security of Defenders

https://usercontent.one/wp/watetezi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Copy-of-Ngetha-Dialogue-Video.mp4?media=1737721296 This video highlights the 2019 Albertine Regional Dialogue held in Nebbi, Uganda, convened by Environmental Defenders in collaboration with Nebbi NGO Forum. The event brought together human rights defenders, environmental activists, civil society leaders, journalists, and community representatives from across the Albertine Rift region to address critical issues of human rights, environmental protection, and […]

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Habari za UN : DRC bado hali si shwari

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8jACAQjsRQ Tucked at Kolokoto village, Ituri Province at the Uganda-the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border, between the rugged Mahagi Mountains in the northeast and the calm blue waters of Lake Albert to the west, Radio Terra, has helped the community it serves voice environmental grievances for redress. Broadcasting on 95 FM and 97 FM, […]

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How solar power is empowering seed saving and fighting deforestation

Despite being located near the Nile, a river from which most Uganda’s electricity is generated, Kaginga village, Panyimur sub-county in Pakwach district, has never been connected to national electricity grid. Located near the Lake Albert Nile Delta Ramsar site, the Kaginga village receives between 8-11 hours of sunlight on most days, making solar energy a […]

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Terra FM celebrates 2025 World Radio Day, hailed for green work

Tucked at Kolokoto village, Ituri Province at the Uganda-the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border, between the rugged Mahagi Mountains in the northeast and the calm blue waters of Lake Albert to the west, Radio Terra, has helped the community it serves voice environmental grievances for redress. Broadcasting on 95 FM and 97 FM, Terra […]