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2 days ago

Study: Over 130,000 Ugandan civil servants 'bought' jobs DW 09/02/2025

35% of Ugandan civil servants paid USh 29 billion in bribes between 2018 and 2022 to secure public sector jobs.
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6 days ago

My son loved his first day of kindergarten. It brings up my own bittersweet memories

His classroom has colorful posters, smart boards and cozy reading corners filled with books and comfy swivel chairs. Each child has a cubby with their name on it for storing the school supplies tucked into their backpacks. Like every parent, I hope my child likes no, make that loves their teacher. That they feel welcome in school and enjoy their first step to the many years of learning ahead.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Debilitating consequences' in Uganda after USAID cuts photo essay

In northern Uganda, the unfolding consequences of US funding cuts to international humanitarian aid are palpable. Thousands of families have been living in refugee camps along the border with South Sudan for almost a decade, and newcomers are reported every day as the never-ending conflict within the country intensifies. Uganda has long been a crossroads of migration, shaped by historical and contemporary population movements. Today, it hosts over 1.9 million refugees and asylum seekers one of the largest refugee populations in the world.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Uganda agrees deal with US to take in deported asylum seekers

Uganda has agreed to take in nationals from third countries who may not get asylum in the United States but do not wish to return to their countries of origin, Kampala's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The ministry said on Thursday that the agreement is based on the conditions that those seeking asylum do not have criminal records and that they are not unaccompanied minors, adding that details of the deal are still being worked out.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Uganda agrees to conditional US migrant deal DW 08/21/2025

Uganda agreed to accept deported migrants from the United States under a temporary deal that excludes criminals and unaccompanied minors and prefers African nationals.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case

Kizza Besigye remains in jail as a Ugandan judge denies him bail, raising concerns of government crackdowns ahead of the national election.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Uganda still battling waste disaster one year on DW 08/09/2025

Zamhall Nansamba recounts the terrifying moment the avalanche of rubbish descended, stating, “When I heard a noise I went outside. I saw the trees and the rubbish coming.”
Public health
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1 month ago
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NYC socialist would-be mayor Zohran Mamdani throws lavish wedding bash in Uganda

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Inside socialist Zohran Mamdani's posh wedding bash at secluded Uganda compound - complete with phone jamming system, armed guards

fromAfricanews
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani 'heeds critics' and goes back to Africa - for a visit | Africanews

fromFox News
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC socialist would-be mayor Zohran Mamdani throws lavish wedding bash in Uganda

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Inside socialist Zohran Mamdani's posh wedding bash at secluded Uganda compound - complete with phone jamming system, armed guards

fromAfricanews
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani 'heeds critics' and goes back to Africa - for a visit | Africanews

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Controversy is always good fodder': Uganda's cartoonists turn their pens on president's provocative son

Political cartoons in Uganda critique the authoritarian government and address the sycophantic praise for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Orphanage In Uganda That Runs On Bitcoin Celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day With A Road Trip

We organized this trip to give the children hope and to open their minds to what's possible... their answers were simple: visit the capital, see animals, and travel.
Fundraising
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

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

Kigali commands M23 rebels, while Uganda has increased its military presence in the DRC, contributing to a complex crisis that includes widespread human rights violations.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project

Ukura Midar, forced from his family's house for an airport, laments the loss of his land and the severance from family graves, stating, "Here, I feel bad. There I felt very fine. I had my land."
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1 month ago
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We thought we could be ourselves': they fled Uganda's harsh anti-gay laws only to face the same in Kenya

The Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act enforces severe penalties for LGBTQ+ individuals, leading to intensified violence and persecution.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Uganda accused of state bigotry' and attacks on LGBTQ+ people

The enactment of Uganda's stringent anti-LGBTQ+ laws has led to significant violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities in the country.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Uganda accused of state bigotry' and attacks on LGBTQ+ people

The enactment of Uganda's stringent anti-LGBTQ+ laws has led to significant violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities in the country.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

The Key to Understanding Adult Siblings: Your In-Laws | The Walrus

Family dynamics and personal struggles are highlighted through Aine's efforts to connect with her sister after being separated.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

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

Museveni aims to grow Uganda's GDP from $66bn to $500bn in five years while contesting for another presidential term in January.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

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

Ugandan troops have expanded their occupation in eastern DRC, indicating a shift from original military objectives to broader territorial control.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Stadium security in Kenya a concern as CHAN looms

Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda's preparedness for CHAN varies, raising concerns ahead of the tournament.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

VJs enhance local film viewing by translating and localizing content, blending entertainment with cultural relevance in Uganda.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Uganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling

The military tribunals lack legal competence to try civilians and fail to meet fair trial standards, yet the government continues to pursue this controversial legislation.
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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The deadly riddle of blackwater fever: the search for answers over illness killing Uganda's children

The rising incidence of blackwater fever in Uganda correlates with the use of modern artemisinin-based malaria treatments.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Uganda: Mothers defy anti-gay law to support children DW 05/13/2025

Some parents in Uganda support their queer children despite harsh laws against homosexuality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump's aid cuts blamed as food rations stopped for a million refugees in Uganda

Funding cuts have led to a complete withdrawal of food rations for a million refugees in Uganda, raising concerns about worsening humanitarian conditions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Activist reportedly held by Uganda's military chief shows signs of torture

Justice Minister Norbert Mao stated that Eddie Mutwe appeared in court visibly weakened and showed signs of torture, indicating an abuse of judicial processes.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Uganda's military chief says holding opposition activist in my basement'

Bobi Wine condemned the abduction of Eddie Mutwe, stating it serves as a stark reminder to the world of the breakdown of law and order in Uganda.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

UK court jails Ugandan judge over slavery conviction DW 05/02/2025

A senior judge in Uganda was sentenced to prison for enslaving a PhD law student from Uganda in the UK.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Ugandan opposition accuses president of using military courts to quash dissent

Ugandan opposition accuses President Museveni of using military courts to suppress dissent ahead of elections.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak

The Ministry of Health announced the milestone on Saturday via its official X account, calling it good news and confirming that 42 days had passed without new infections.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I stayed at a luxury lodge in Uganda. The pool and butler service were nice, but one perk has me dreaming of a return trip.

Kibale Lodge combines luxury amenities with prime access to chimpanzee trekking in Uganda.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Military courts: The front line of Uganda's war on dissent

The militarization of justice in Uganda, especially regarding political figures like Kizza Besigye, has raised alarms about human rights and due process leading to the 2026 elections.
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Travel
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I went on a safari cruise in East Africa, and it was an unexpected highlight of my 3-week trip

A boat safari in Uganda provided a unique perspective and surprise highlight during a three-week trip through East Africa.
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