Uganda releases seized Rwandan minerals trucks

What you need to know:

  • Kampala had impounded the trucks over claims of forged certificates.
  • Mineral Supply Africa confirmed to The EastAfrican on Thursday that the trucks had been released after the Ugandan authorities ascertained that the certification documents were legitimate.
  • Trade in minerals is a sensitive topic in the region, particularly because of “conflict minerals” allegedly used to finance rebel activities in eastern DR Congo.