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Idi Amin made himself out to be the ‘liberator’ of an oppressed majority – a demagogic trick that endures today

Fifty years ago, Ugandan President Idi Amin wrote to the governments of the British Commonwealth with a bold suggestion: Allow him to take over as head of the organization, replacing Queen Elizabeth II.

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UN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda. What are they doing in DRC?

M23 rebels take ‘instructions’ from Kigali, as Kampala ‘doubles’ army presence in DRC, says leaked report by UN experts.

Al Jazeera

East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go

It’s not uncommon to find a Ugandan taxi driver in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, just as one regularly meets Zimbabwean Uber drivers in South Africa. But there is a big difference. A Ugandan working in Rwanda most likely has a secure legal right to be there, whereas Zimbabweans working in South…

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Zohran Mamdani’s last name reflects centuries of intercontinental trade, migration and cultural exchange

When Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, political observers noted his progressive platform and legislative record. But understanding the Democratic candidate’s background requires examining the rich cultural tapestry woven into his very surname: Mamdani.

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Anti-woke activist applauds his ‘friends’ at the New York Times for Zohran Mamdani college application ‘scoop’

The New York Times has faced intense backlash in recent days for its story on Zohran Mamdani, who was born in Uganda, identifying himself as ‘African American’ and ‘Asian’ on a college application form.

The Independent UK

Uganda’s ride-hailing motorbike service promised safety – but drivers are under pressure to speed

Motorcycle-taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get around Uganda’s congested capital, Kampala. But they are also the most dangerous. Though they account for one-third of public transport trips taking place within the city, police reports suggest motorcycles were involved in 80% of all road-crash deaths…

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Ugandan opposition MP abducted and tortured ahead of elections

Barnabas Tinkasiimire, a Ugandan member of parliament critical of President Yoweri Museveni, was abducted over the weekend and apparently tortured before his release, a member of the law society said on Monday. Uganda has seen increased pressure on opposition figures ahead of presidential elections in January. Museveni announced he will…

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Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule

The 80-year-old leader pledges economic growth from today’s GDP of $66bn to $500bn within the next five years.

Al Jazeera

How does Marburg virus spread between species? Young Ugandan scientist’s photos give important clues

In the shadows of Python Cave, Uganda, a leopard leaps from a guano mound – formed by bat excrement – and sinks its teeth into a bat. But this is no ordinary bat colony. The thousands of Egyptian fruit bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus) found in this cave are known carriers of…

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Who is Khaman Maluach, the South Sudanese player picked in the NBA draft?

‘I’m here representing the whole continent of Africa,’ Maluach said after being drafted by the Houston Rockets.

Al Jazeera

In Uganda, a tougher bicycle offers hope for better health coverage in rural areas

Roads in parts of rural Uganda can be rough in dry weather and a churn of mud in wet

The Independent UK

‘I’ve lost hope of overturning Uganda’s brutal anti-LGBT+ law thanks to Trump’s aid cuts’

IN FOCUS: Without US funding as leverage, one of Uganda’s most prominent LGBT+ activists Steven Kabuye tells Rachel Schraer, there are few ways to push the country towards change

The Independent UK

Are commercial interests driving Uganda’s military operations in DR Congo?

Ugandan soldiers said they ‘occupied’ two DRC towns as the Rwandan-backed M23 continues to hold territory elsewhere.

Al Jazeera

Voices: From Uganda to Gaza, Sudan to Ukraine, children are paying the price of a global failure of empathy

COMMENT: On World Refugee Day, we remember that the most vulnerable refugees are children, writes the actress and War Child ambassador Carey Mulligan – those who have lost not only their homes but so often their right to a childhood

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Uganda’s tax system is a drain on small businesses: how to set them free

Uganda is one of the countries most exposed to recent cuts in international aid, particularly with the dissolution of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). In 2023, about 5% of gross national income – a measure of a country’s total income, including income from foreign sources – was received…

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Two suspected Ugandan rebels killed in Kampala explosion

A female suicide bomber and another suspected rebel were killed in a blast in Uganda’s capital city.

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Video stars: the booming VJ scene localising Hollywood films for Ugandans

Part-interpreters, part-comedians, video jockeys translate and contextualise western movies for audiences at home

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ICC appeals judges greenlight first in absentia hearing over Ugandan rebel leader Kony

Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court have given the final greenlight for the tribunal’s first in absentia hearing

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2 people die before a suspected explosive attack in Uganda's capital, authorities say

Uganda military authorities say two people died before executing a suspected explosive attack near a Catholic shrine in the capital, Kampala

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In Uganda, an affordable alternative to dirt floors is a big boost to human health

In Uganda, where more than 40% of the population live in extreme poverty, many families live in homes with dirt floors

The Guardian - UK

Uganda accused of ‘state bigotry’ and attacks on LGBTQ+ people

Report from Human Rights Watch criticises Museveni regime for arbitrary arrests and detentions, violence and extortion since draconian new law enacted

Al Jazeera

Uganda targeting LGBTQ community with hatred and violence: HRW

Persecution follows in the wake of 2023 law imposing draconian punishments on homosexuality.

Al Jazeera

‘Tortured’ Ugandan activist dumped at border following arrest in Tanzania

East African rights groups condemn Tanzania after Agather Atuhaire was found at the Ugandan border.

The Independent UK

Activists accuse major bank of suppressing protest over controversial African oil pipeline

The 11 activists, who are still detained in prison, are the latest arrests of protesters against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline

Radio France Internationale

Kenya slammed as 'rogue state' over Ugandan opposition leader kidnap

Kenyan authorities have admitted to cooperating in the kidnapping of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye – who is now on trial for treason in his home country – on its territory last year.

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