Uganda: East Africa host countries at a crossroads: Are refugees welcome or not?

In Summary Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya are home to more than two million refugees from Somalia, South Sudan, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Burundi and Eritrea. The bulk of this population — about 1.47 million people — is in Uganda, despite its economy and land size …

Ongwen: Toronto's Uganda-Born Mayoral C

Ongwen: From Gulu with love? (Source: TheStar) (Once a week through the end of the mayoral election, the Star is introducing readers to an obscure candidate vying to be Toronto’s chief magistrate.) Oweka-Arac Ongwen grew up in war-torn Uganda, sought …

In Uganda, special court offers justice for rape

KAMPALA: Courts across Uganda have begun trying hundreds of stalled sexual violence cases, including many of child rape, in an effort to provide long-overdue justice for victims. Over a month, judges in 13 courts in six towns are aiming to hear 700 cases …

Singapore crush Uganda; USA outlast Denmark to stay unbeaten

Crucial half-centuries from captain Chetan Suryawanshi and Manpreet Singh rescued Singapore from an early hole to take them to 204, which was easily defended in a rousing 63-run win over Uganda. Uganda won the toss and sent Singapore in as Frank Nsubuga …

Uganda, Tanzania among teams out to seal Afcon berths

By AFP More by this Author Uganda and Guinea are among 15 countries who could secure places at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament this weekend provided they do not lose at home. Uganda share with South Africa the record of not having conceded a goal …

Uganda now moving to revive transport and trade on Lake Victoria

By JONATHAN KAMOGA More by this Author Absence of modern vessels, railway connections and cargo handling facilities at ports continue to hamper efforts to revive trade and transport on Lake Victoria between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Port Bell, for …

Uganda kobs edge stubborn South Sudan in under-23 qualifier

A Ugandan player dribbles in Wednesday’s match. ALL PHOTOS FUFA MEDIAUganda 🇺🇬 1  South Sudan 🇸🇸  0 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A late penalty converted by Mustafa Kizza was enough to give Uganda Kobs a slim 1-0 win over South Sudan Wednesday in a …

Uganda: Refugees take on user-centred designed household latrines

Welthungerhilfe is piloting a user-centred sanitation design that involves identifying user needs and problems with current facilities, selecting options for improvement, and the involvement of users in the design and monitoring of the sanitation facility …

New Report Shows Major Increase In Use Of Modern Contraception In Uganda

Over 1 Million Unintended Pregnancies and 228,000 Unsafe Abortions Prevented since July 2017 A groundbreaking international report released today shows the use of modern methods of contraception has risen dramatically in Uganda, as the country pursues …

Uganda orders military to protect Chinese businesses