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Uganda blocks social media, clamps down before president sworn in
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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…
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