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Uganda blocks social media, clamps down before president sworn in
World
May 12, 2016
Uganda blocks social media, clamps down before president sworn in
Uganda blocked social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and Whatsapp before the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday of President Yoweri Museveni,…
Children sacrificed to bring luck in Uganda elections: charity
World
February 29, 2016
Children sacrificed to bring luck in Uganda elections: charity
Six cases of the mutilation and murder of children as "good luck" sacrifices were reported during the recent Ugandan elections,…
Uganda’s Museveni looks to a fourth decade in power
World
February 16, 2016
Uganda’s Museveni looks to a fourth decade in power
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni once said leaders who "overstayed" in power were the root of Africa's problems, but 30 years…
Ugandan presidential challenger Kizza Besigye arrested
World
February 15, 2016
Ugandan presidential challenger Kizza Besigye arrested
Ugandan police fired tear gas on Monday to disperse opposition supporters as they arrested a top presidential challenger, Kizza Besigye,…
Uganda launches probe into 1979 massacre of Muslims
World
January 17, 2016
Uganda launches probe into 1979 massacre of Muslims
An investigation has been launched into the killings of 67 Muslims in Uganda following the fall of dictator Idi Amin…
CNN: Where to go in 2016 – Top 16 up-and-coming destinations
Life & Style
December 22, 2015
CNN: Where to go in 2016 – Top 16 up-and-coming destinations
The best stories arise from the road less traveled. As new routes launch, developing nations welcome tourism and closed-off regions emerge. So…
Pope Francis visits Ugandan shrine amid gay rights debate
World
November 28, 2015
Pope Francis visits Ugandan shrine amid gay rights debate
Pope Francis traveled to Uganda's holiest shrine on Saturday, paying tribute to 19th century Christian martyrs killed for their faith,…
Ugandans mark Gay Pride, but stigma tempers joy
World
August 9, 2015
Ugandans mark Gay Pride, but stigma tempers joy
Several dozen Ugandans marked Gay Pride on Saturday, cheering that such a parade could go ahead in a country that…
Uganda suggests Egypt host pan-African congress
Egypt
July 30, 2015
Uganda suggests Egypt host pan-African congress
Uganda has suggested that Egypt host the next conference of the Pan-African Movement for the North Africa region, citing what…
Child sacrifice for wealth and power in Uganda
World
June 15, 2015
Child sacrifice for wealth and power in Uganda
Kanani and Sylvia, brother and sister aged nine and eight, were grazing the family cattle in rural Uganda when they…