Uganda: Why South Sudan Cattle Rustlers Keep Terrorising Northern Uganda
When Uganda and South Sudan leaders agreed in March to work together to stop cattle rustling, illegal logging and smuggling of goods, it was news good enough to revive hope, especially among the people who live along the borderline between the two countriesAll Africa, 15 June 2019
Uganda, Timber, Beef, cattle rustling, Illegal logging, Yei River State
Jubek seizes trucks smuggling teak to Uganda
The government of Jubek state has seized three trucks that were trying to smuggle teak to Uganda, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has said.Eye Radio, 11 June 2019
Uganda, Timber, Illegal logging
Illegal loggers of rare tree switch to trading at night
Illegal dealers in Afzelia Africana logs commonly known as afzelia or beyo in northern Uganda, have switched to conducting the trade in the night, Daily Monitor has learnt. Mr James Leku, the Adjumani District chairman, said the increased logging is due to failure by Uganda Revenue Authority to play its role in the ban.Daily Monitor , 18 May 2019
Uganda, Timber, illegal timber trade
Masaka forestry officials held over illegal logging
Police in Masaka led by the RDC, Herman Sentongo have arrested a National Forestry Authority official in connection with cutting timber from Mujuzi forest reserve in Kyanamukaka sub-county.NTV, 02 January 2019
Uganda, Timber, illegal harvesting, Illegal logging