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Al Jazeera | What’s behind the crackdown on Uganda’s opposition? | Inside Story
Uganda’s election campaign is off to a violent start. At least 37 people have died in protests triggered by the arrest of opposition figure Bobi Wine. Wine says he was tortured in detention. The government is blaming Wine’s supporters for the unrest. So j...
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Opinion | A tale of two women united in grief, in a country torn apart by greed and violence – Daniel Kalinaki
She sits on the pavement, one hand supporting her spare body, while the other is held close to her chest by that of her attacker. He is crouched over her like a tiger, a hammer raised in his right hand, ready to strike. She sits in the dusty road, usually busy but mo...
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A Tribute | VOA’s Straight Talk Africa Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Dr. Shaka Ssali
VOA’s Straight Talk Africa is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In this special edition, host Shaka Ssali talks about his personal journey and why the program has been so popular over the years. We will also hear from longtime guests about their experiences and fro...
Uganda Elections
Al Jazeera | Uganda’s Bobi Wine released, 37 die in Protests Over his Arrest
Uganda’s presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been released on bail, local media reported, as police said the death toll in clashes triggered by his arrest earlier this week hit 37. Wine, who was charged with actions likely to spread the novel coronavirus, is expec...
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Al Jazeera | What’s behind the crackdown on Uganda’s opposition? | Inside Story
Uganda’s election campaign is off to a violent start. At least 37 people have died in protests triggered by the arrest of opposition figure Bobi Wine. Wine says he was tortured in detention. The government is blaming Wine... -
Opinion | A tale of two women united in grief, in a country torn apart by greed and violence – Daniel Kalinaki
She sits on the pavement, one hand supporting her spare body, while the other is held close to her chest by that of her attacker. He is crouched over her like a tiger, a hammer raised in his right hand, ready to strike. She sit... -
A Tribute | VOA’s Straight Talk Africa Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Dr. Shaka Ssali
VOA’s Straight Talk Africa is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In this special edition, host Shaka Ssali talks about his personal journey and why the program has been so popular over the years. We will also hear from longtim... -
Al Jazeera | Uganda’s Bobi Wine released, 37 die in Protests Over his Arrest
Uganda’s presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been released on bail, local media reported, as police said the death toll in clashes triggered by his arrest earlier this week hit 37. Wine, who was charged with actions likely t... -
Health-Watch | Don’t Joke With COVID-19, It’s For Real – By Robby Muhumuza
“ Do you know someone who knows someone who knows someone who has Corona?” The above refrain trending on social media a few months ago sounded funny and my family members and I laughed at it. That laugh has now dried off my... -
Uganda Votes 2021 | Electoral Commission Statement on the Arrest of Candidate Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu
The Electoral Commission has taken note of the arrest of Presidential Candidate Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Party, allegedly for violating the Guidelines issued regarding the conduct of Presi... -
Travel Advisory | Another Charter Flight Departs from UAE’s Dubai International Airport for Entebbe
Another flight of about 300 Ugandan Nationals and permanent residents who were stranded in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) departed from Dubai International Airport Friday afternoon and arrived at Entebbe International Airport... -
Opinion | President Museveni Responds to Social Media Followers in a Latest Bazukulu Missive
Countrymen, Countrywomen and, especially the Bazukulu. Greetings again from the old man with a hat. When I last sent out a missive, it was talking about the prominent Ugandans that had died and what I knew about them. These wer... -
Phase II | Repatriation of Stranded Ugandans & Resident/Dependent Permit Holders – Flight to Uganda Monday, Aug 17th 2020
Ugandan Embassies in North America (Uganda Embassy in Washington D.C, Uganda Permanent Mission to the U.N in New York and Uganda High Commission in Ottawa) are working with an International Travel Management Company SATGURU TRA... -
Virtual Skilling | The Impact of Blended Learning During Challenging Times By Simon Gillespie – Head of School, International School of Uganda
The Impact of Blended Learning During Challenging Times…A global pandemic has created an opportunity to rethink and evaluate how we use technology in education and the impact blended learning can have on students as they tran... -
Zoom Events | The Women Of Purpose International (WOPI) Boston, Tune in Online 14th -16th August 2020
The Women Of Purpose International (WOPI) Boston Chapter is thrilled to extend a invitation to all well wishers across the globe to their 13th annual WOPI conference that will be brought to you this year via Zoom from the 14th... -
Diaspora Events | Introducing Nkoza & Nankya to the Canadian Ugandans during Business Expo Webinar 2020
Nkoza & Nankya is a Super Fun and Easy to use App and Series that helps kids and Parents learn Luganda and other Ugandan Languages Anywhere in the World. We are starting with Luganda, and as we grow, we will continue to add...
Developing Story | The Observer offices broken into again
Unknown people have broken into The Observer offices at Tagore Crescent, carrying away more than 20 desktop computers. They also made off with a yet-to-be established number of cameras, laptops, TV screen among other items. The...
Congratulations! ~ Gwanga Mujje DC Chapter crowns Josephine Nakato Kasozi as Miss Buganda DC 2018
The Gwanga Mujje DC Chapter crowned miss Josephine Nakato as the Miss Buganda DC 2018 Winner in a ceremony attended by Uganda’s Ambassador to Washington H.E. Mull Sebujja Katende. Congratulations to Josephine and all the ...
IAAF | Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda wins the Rome Diamond League Men’s 3000 Meters Championship
Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda wins the Rome Diamond League men’s 3000 meters Championship in a new world lead of 7:26.64 followed closely by Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway (7:27.05) and Stewart McSweyn of Australia (7:28.02)
Obituary | Rotary remembers Sam Owori for his ‘Quiet Confidence,’ Integrity, and Friendship
By Ryan Hyland and Abby Breitstein — The Rotary flags in front of Rotary International World Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA, and Rotary offices around the world fly at half-staff this week as friends and colleagu...
