Uganda's National Forestry Authority is enforcing a presidential order banning the charcoal trade in Madi-Okollo District.
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What happened
Uganda's National Forestry Authority is enforcing a presidential order banning the charcoal trade in Madi-Okollo District.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The ban is accelerating forest destruction and worsening drought and food insecurity.1 source
President issued an order banning charcoal trade, leading to enforcement operations by forestry authority.1 source
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The entities involved
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Uganda
country in East Africa
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Yoweri Museveni
President of Uganda since 1986
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- The President has ordered a major crackdown on issues within the local government sector as part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
- Dialogue between central government and kingdom leadership regarding the Buganda Kingdom in Uganda.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- independent.co.ug
- newvision.co.ugNews: Police intensify crackdown on illegal charcoal trade, eight arrested