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Zoka Forest Vanished Under President's Eyes | Uganda News
President Museveni was stunned to find Zoka Forest—once visible from the sky—gone during a recent visit to Adjumani District, prompting him to question if he’d gotten lost. Local officials revealed rampant illegal logging and charcoal burning by over 500 settlers inside the protected area. This isn’t new: back in 2019, Museveni issued a stern warning to those destroying the forest, which now faces severe ecological damage including shrinking cover and erratic weather. The forest also hosts rare Zoka Coffee, underscoring its unique biodiversity at risk. In response, Museveni pledged direct…
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