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. Top News · Aug 11, 2024
In a remote Ugandan region, a sacred circumcision ritual faces a contentious test of purity The ritualized circumcision of thousands of boys, known as Imbalu, began Aug. 3 in a remote corner of Uganda and will continue until the end of 2024 The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024
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
Paris Olympics: Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei pulls out of 5,000m It's the end of an era for Ugandan Joshua Cheptegei. The athlete who was crowned Olympic champion in the 10,000m at the Stade de France on Saturday announced on Tuesday that he would not be taking part in the 5,000m at the Paris Games, where he is the defending champion. France 24 · Aug 7, 2024
Flu, a new bike and a fighting chance at Olympic Games for Uganda's Charles Kagimu Gravel racer fights to the finish as last rider over the line after spending nearly 190km on the attack Cycling News · Aug 4, 2024
Young, urban, African: research explores what it means to be a good citizen in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 make up two-thirds of Africa’s population. The number is expected to reach 75% by 2030. They live in an environment of rapid urbanisation, high unemployment rates and poor state services. These are some of the factors that incline young people towards… The Conversation · Aug 4, 2024
Uganda’s Cheptegei wins men’s 10,000m gold at Paris Olympics 2024 Cheptegei stormed to the finish line in 26min 43.14 seconds, ahead of Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi and USA’s Grant Fisher. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024
Joshua Cheptegei Sets New Olympic Record In 10,000M Run Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda sets new Olympic record in 10,000m run at Tokyo Olympics, igniting excitement for more remarkable performances. Top News · Aug 2, 2024
Protests in Kenya and Uganda highlight corruption at the top - but political elites don’t give in without a fight The recent protests by young people in Kenya and Uganda have highlighted a form of corruption that is difficult to deal with: political corruption. The Conversation · Jul 31, 2024
In this Uganda region, most women report domestic violence. Signed pledges are being used to end it A nonprofit group in rural Uganda says domestic violence is so widespread that it's hard to find a woman who isn't affected The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
Ugandan court charges more than 40 anti-corruption protesters A Ugandan magistrate's court has charged at least 42 protesters for offences allegedly committed during a banned anti-corruption demonstration on Tuesday, and remanded them in custody. Radio France Internationale · Jul 24, 2024
Hundreds killed in Ethiopia's deadliest recorded landslide The desperate search for survivors of a landslide in southern Ethiopia continued on Tuesday. At least 229 people have been killed, swept away in its path on Monday. Also, in the wake of over six weeks of anti-government protests in Kenya, scores of people are arrested in neighbouring Uganda as… France 24 · 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 The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024
Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2024 What's happening in Uganda? Protestors warned by hardline president Uganda’s president is known to govern with an iron fist and is clamping down on unrest in his country
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.
Top News · Jul 22, 2024 Ugandan President Warns Against Anti-Corruption Protests President Museveni warns against anti-corruption protests in Uganda. Youth plan peaceful march despite government opposition.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 22, 2024 Uganda police surround opposition leader's party HQ ahead of protests Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said on Monday that security forces had besieged his party headquarters, on the eve of an anti-corruption march which has been banned by the authorities.
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024 DRC conflict risks spreading: African leaders must push for solutions beyond military intervention In response to the deepening crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Security Council established a panel of independent experts in 2023 to examine the situation and provide it with options to address the conflict. In June 2024, the UN released the panel’s final report.
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2024 Uganda: Lion with three legs and brother make world record 1.5km swim to find mates Pair looking for love braved crocodile and hippo infested waters to swim channel
Radio France Internationale · Jul 13, 2024 TotalEnergies oil project 'devastating' for Ugandan national park, NGO says Production has yet to begin, but TotalEnergies' controversial East African oil project is already taking a dire environmental toll in Uganda's largest national parks, a leading conservationist group said Friday.
International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024 TotalEnergies Uganda Oil Project 'Devastating': Conservationist Production has yet to begin, but TotalEnergies' controversial East African oil project is already taking a dire environmental toll in Uganda's largest national parks, a leading conservationist group said Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024 ‘I am happy to see how my baby is bouncing’: the AI transforming pregnancy scans in Africa While ultrasound services are normal practice in many countries, software being tested in Uganda will allow a scan without the need for specialists, providing an incentive for pregnant women to visit health services early on
The Conversation · Jul 11, 2024 Lions in a Uganda park make a perilous journey across a 1.5km stretch of water: study suggests the drive is to find mates Domestic cats will do almost anything to avoid contact with water. Not so for their wild cousins, though. Lions, tigers and jaguars have had to adapt to water and sometimes take the plunge for survival.
The Conversation · Jul 10, 2024 African urbanisation: what can (and can’t) be learned from China about growing cities The economic growth paths of Asian and African countries have often been compared. China, with gross domestic product per capita of US$251 in 1987, was poorer than most African countries at the time. Uganda’s GDP per capita was US$392, Zambia’s US$319 and Ghana’s US$354. Yet today China has GDP per…