‘Oil is a curse’: Villages in Uganda face land ownership uncertainty

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Villages in Uganda face land ownership uncertainty after oil was discovered, with conflicting land deeds presented by a Ugandan businessman challenging local claims. Total plans to proceed with oil drilling amidst ongoing court disputes over the land.

After oil was discovered in Uganda, villagers who thought they had wrested their land from pastoralists were faced with a Ugandan businessman who produced deeds for the land. A court case continues as Total is slated to pursue drilling.