East Africa: Uganda Grapples With Tourism vs Electricity

Plans to build another hydropower dam on the shores of Lake Albert in Murchison Falls National Park have angered many Ugandans who rely on the country's burgeoning tourism industry.

Murchison Falls National Park is one of the biggest conservation areas in Uganda. Its picturesque views has made it one of the biggest drawcards for tourists to the region.

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