Climate activists from across Africa, united under Oilwatch Africa, convened in Uganda to strengthen their resolve for climate justice, challenge exploitation in the oil sector, and demand reparations for African nations grappling with the impacts of climate change. In a vibrant discussion co-hosted by the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO), the activists issued a…
A new study by the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO) has revealed significant concerns among Uganda’s tourism sector stakeholders about the impact of the country’s oil and gas industry on their livelihoods. The community-based research, conducted with 66 participants including tour operators, guides, travel agents, drivers, hotel workers, and food service providers, also unearthed…
New research has revealed that the 1,443km oil pipeline will affect Greater Masaka’s tourism potential and alter its rich biodiversity. The research conducted by the Inclusive Green Economy Network-East Africa (IGEN-EA), a network of civil society organizations, reveals that part of the pipeline will affect River Kibale/Bukora in Kyotera and Rakai districts. The river is one of…
The Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) will today hear an appeal filed by four civil society organizations seeking to reverse a judgment made by the First Instance Division of the EACJ that the case had been filed out of time. The case was brought following continued environmental and human rights…
