World · en

‘The lake is our life’: Protecting a shared lifeline in Uganda

UN News · Official source · Aug 30, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

On the shores of Nkondo, in Uganda’s Kikuube district, the day begins before sunrise. Fishers enter the lake to fish, while families around Lake Albert rely on its waters for food, income and daily survival.

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