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Western Ngogo Group Dominates Amidst Violence in Kibale

4/10/2026

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In Kibale National Park, Uganda, researchers documented intergroup violence between the Western Ngogo and Central Ngogo since 2015, with 28 deaths.
Since 2018, the Western Ngogo group has carried out all attacks and now dominates in size.
Contributing factors include a population around 200, deaths of key males, and a new alpha male.
Experts warn the Central Ngogo group may face extinction, with parallels to Jane Goodall's historical observations.

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Story summary

In Kibale National Park, Uganda, researchers documented intergroup violence between the Western Ngogo and Central Ngogo since 2015, with 28 deaths.
Since 2018, the Western Ngogo group has carried out all attacks and now dominates in size.
Contributing factors include a population around 200, deaths of key males, and a new alpha male.
Experts warn the Central Ngogo group may face extinction, with parallels to Jane Goodall's historical observations.