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Trade in Congolese Gold: A dilemma
In a bid to find a lasting solution to the political problems in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations (UN) is looking at, among others, the sources from which the different rebel groups in Congo derive their finances and is bent on making sure that these sources are blocked. In most of [...]
Kidepo National Park – Uganda’s last frontier
Kipepo National Park may just be the most beautiful protected area in the country. But its secluded location keeps the number of visitors down. by David Torres Peters High in the rocky cliffs looking over the Narum Valley of Kidepo Valley National Park sits the shell of a half-constructed and abandoned hotel. Taking a walk [...]
Jump and hold on tight – Riverboarding the Nile
If flying down Class V rapids in an inflatable raft sounds tame to you, how about trying it on a piece of foam? Whatever you do,” says Rueben Connolly, the director of the Nalubale Rafting company, “don’t stop kicking.” We’re standing on a little rock outcropping, just above the last rapid of our Nile tour. [...]
King of the park
Lion populations have fallen dramatically in Uganda. A team of conservationists are on a mission to reverse this disturbing trend. by David Torrey Peters Just past a sign that read: “No driving off-road, 500,000 shillings fine,” Tutilo Mudumba guided the wheels of his Land Cruiser over the embankment and into the virgin savannah of Murchison [...]
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