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‘It’s needless death’: Ugandan activists decry restrictive abortion laws

Abortion is generally illegal in Uganda, and fear of imprisonment leads many to resort to extreme and unsafe practices.

Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2024

Uganda's 'Singing Fools' Use Satire To Attack Government

A packed Kampala audience holds its breath as four self-styled "singing fools" in choir uniforms bound onto the stage for their latest daring satire of Ugandan politics.

International Business Times · Sep 17, 2024

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine released from hospital

Bobi Wine was taken to hospital on Tuesday after he was hit in the leg with a tear-gas canister.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2024

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Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine shot in the leg after confrontation with police

Uganda's main opposition leader Bobi Wine was shot in the leg and seriously injured by security agents in a northern suburb of the capital Kampala on Tuesday, his party said.

France 24 · Sep 3, 2024

Ugandan Opposition Figure Bobi Wine Shot In Leg

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine shot in leg during confrontation with police near Kampala, highlighting political tensions in the country.

Uganda and the DRC conflict: the interests driving Kampala’s involvement

The ambiguous and often tumultuous relations between Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have made headlines in recent months. In a July 2024 report, the UN Group of Experts on the DRC stated that Ugandan army and intelligence officials were providing active support to the M23 rebel group.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2024

In Uganda's chaotic capital, boda-boda motorcycle taxis are a source of life and death

For tens of thousands of men in Uganda’s capital, driving a motorcycle taxi is a way to make a living

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

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Feast your eyes: the Ugandan artist serving up a potent mix of food, art and family

With racism, xenophobia and food insecurity on the rise, Brogan Mwesigwa is recreating a traditional 'getting to know each other’ festival as his contribution to Kampala’s KLA Art show

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

Uganda Garbage Landslide Death Toll Rises To 30

Six more bodies, including those of two children, were recovered on Wednesday from the site of a massive garbage landslide in the Ugandan capital Kampala, bringing the death toll so far to 30, police said.

International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024

Uganda Landfill Collapse Death Toll Reaches 18

Tragic landfill collapse in Kampala claims 18 lives, sparking calls for improved safety measures and waste management practices. Authorities investigate th...

Death Toll From Uganda Rubbish Dump Collapse Reaches 18

The death toll from a landslide at a vast garbage dump in the Ugandan capital Kampala has risen to 18, police said on Sunday, amid claims the site was a disaster waiting to happen.

International Business Times · Aug 11, 2024

Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills at least 18 people

Search for survivors under way after landslide at Kampala landfill engulfs people, animals and homes.

Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2024

Uganda Landfill Landslide Death Toll Rises To 13

Uganda confirms 13 deaths in Kampala landfill landslide, highlighting need for better waste management and disaster preparedness.

Two Children Among Eight Dead In Uganda Landfill Collapse

Eight people including two children were killed when mountains of garbage collapsed at a landfill in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Saturday, the city authority said.

International Business Times · Aug 10, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024

Scores arrested in Uganda at banned rally inspired by Kenya protests

Police in Kampala stop and detain anti-corruption demonstrators after earlier round-up of opposition MPs

International Business Times · Jul 23, 2024

Uganda Police Detain Protesters As Anti-graft Rallies Begin

Ugandan police detained several demonstrators in the capital Kampala on Tuesday, according to an AFP journalist, as scattered anti-corruption rallies began despite being banned by authorities.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2024

A growing community of breast milk donors in Uganda gives mothers hope

A community of breast milk donors has formed in Uganda after women struggled with finding ways to keep their babies with health issues alive

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024

‘A small respite in the face of horror’: Sudanese artists fleeing war find a safe haven

An arts centre in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, has given some of Sudan’s best known creatives a chance to work in peace – and find inspiration again

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Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2024

‘Humour is powerful’: Cartoons take on Uganda’s repressive government

Huge potholes and rundown hospitals are actually getting fixed – thanks to online satirical campaigns

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Oscar nomination gives Bobi Wine new hope of toppling Uganda’s regime

After years of repression, a film about Bobi Wine’s heroic stand against Yoweri Museveni has given new life to the opposition

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2024

Uganda’s first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution

Film retells political persecution of popstar-turned-politician Bobi Wine as he takes on the longtime Ugandan leader.

The Hindu · Jan 20, 2024

Jaishankar meets newly-appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets Bangladesh Foreign Minister in Kampala, hailing growing bilateral relations.

Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2024

Non-Aligned Movement criticises Israel’s war on Gaza at Kampala summit

Foreign ministers within the 120-member bloc have adopted a resolution at the summit, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza..

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024

‘If I go out, I’ll be a target’: fear stalks Uganda over brutal anti-gay laws

Despite sharp international condemnation, the new legislation – its measures include the death penalty for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ – has found support elsewhere in Africa

Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023

Sisters in support: Decriminalising sex work from inside Kampala brothels

In Uganda, sex workers face stigma and abuse. But a sisterhood within the brothels is helping them navigate challenges.

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