Kapoeta’s gold rush: South Sudan’s silent trade fuels inequality
According to data published by the World Bank, South Sudan’s total reserves in 2020 gold inclusive amounted to USD183,614,817.
Category: Crime & Investigations
The dark motivations behind DDoS attacks in Africa
The best defence is a proactive approach to cybersecurity that includes robust DDoS protection.
Somalia: UPDF troops urged to maintain momentum against Al-Shabab
Significant progress has been made in preventing and reducing Al-Shabab’s freedom of movement and action.
Joseph Kony’s Central African Republic camps have been destroyed
The UPDF has confirmed an operation against the three camps of LRA top commander Joseph Kony in the Central African Republic (CAR).
EASF in Kampala for conflict prevention and early warning capabilities
EASF Department of Peace Operations in developing an integrated and functional EASF early warning response system and a collaboration framework between the early warning system and member states early warning system,” said Brig Gen Karemire.
Man with no identity, hacked to death
The deceased was hacked to death in a district where death rates have recently increased.
Dr Magoola goes to court for not repaying Equity Bank’s shs250 billion ‘vaccine’ loan
According to documents, on September 14, 2023, the bank advertised DEI properties as well as those owned by Dr. Magoola, including his Muyenga-based residential home.
Museveni describes intelligence as the army’s eyes and nose
Museveni encouraged the graduates to reach their full potential in life while cautioning them against harmful habits such as promiscuity and alcoholism.
Eastern locals donate land for the army brigade headquarters
The army has secured over 200 acres of land in Kapelebyong district to establish a brigade headquarters.
Army seizes charcoal and logs in Amuru and Zoka
The owners are charcoal dealers who travel all over Uganda to trade in the charcoal business.
South Sudan’s gold rush: A story of livelihoods and challenges
In 2019, South Sudan reportedly exported gold worth $19.4 million, primarily to the United Arab Emirates, according to data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity.
Another woman strangled to death in Serere
Serere district has registered a number of murder cases on women in recent months.