Uganda targeting LGBTQ community with hatred and violence: HRW
Persecution follows in the wake of 2023 law imposing draconian punishments on homosexuality.
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Uganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling
President Yoweri Museveni’s government has frequently defended military trials, citing national security concerns.
Uganda’s military chief says holding opposition activist ‘in my basement’
Opposition leader says Eddie Mutwe’s abduction ‘a reminder to the world’ of breakdown in law and order in Uganda.
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak
African country announced its outbreak on January 30 after death of a male nurse who tested positive for virus.
Chester zoo unveils £28m ‘Africa’ facility – complete with chilly giraffes
Nine-hectare site home to 57 species including rhino, zebras and ostriches in UK’s biggest such development “Although we are trying…
Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow
Tension mounts in South Sudan as power deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar unravels.
Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda
The latest Ebola outbreak, the sixth in Uganda, was declared at the end of January.
Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader’s health falters
Kizza Besigye has grown ‘critically ill’ during hunger strike against imprisonment, his lawyer says.
Uganda battles new Ebola outbreak – and a vaccine hesitancy crisis
Amid sixth outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus, Ugandans bemoan lack of official communication and fears for the economy.
England fight past Uganda to reach Netball Nations Cup final
England battled past Uganda to reach the Netball Nations Cup final in London after a nervy 59-48 victory.
