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Uganda’s rolex is much more than a street food – it’s a national treasure

When Ugandans refer to getting a rolex, they seldom mean an expensive Swiss watch. Rolex is a popular kind of street food, made famous in global media. It serves more than just a practical function as fast food, but has many cultural meanings that form part of the country’s national…

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We’ve been all over the world in 2024 – these places were our favourites

We’ve been all over the world in 2024 – these places were our favourites

Exploring Ugandan towns, getting to know Hawaiian islands and solo trips to romantic Caribbean resorts – these are some of Independent Travel’s top highlights from the road during the last 12 months

The Independent UK

Hafta letters: First family of Bollywood, LTA Punjab, populist schemes

Hafta letters: First family of Bollywood, LTA Punjab, populist schemes

AnonymousIn last week’s Hafta, Chetan Bhagat was spot on when he described how minuscule the demands of a typical Indian are and how not only have they adopted a practice of just being submissive to what's happening in terms of poor services, but religion has been at the core of…

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Ugandan runner due to arrive in London after 516 days and 7,700 miles on the road

Deo Kato says journey from Cape Town gave him hope in humanity, despite facing racism from police and passersby on a daily basis

The Guardian - UK

Mysterious Dinga Dinga virus: Why women are dancing uncontrollably in this infection

In Uganda's Bundibugyo district, a strange disease known as Dinga Dinga, which means "shaking like dancing," has surfaced. It has left locals and medical experts unclear of what to do next. Women and girls are mainly affected by the disorder, which causes severe bodily tremors and makes walking almost impossible…

The Times of India

How this jewellery brand is using female-led businesses to tackle extreme poverty in Uganda

In the town of Kamuli in eastern Uganda, Annabel Grossman meets women who have set up their own businesses – and explores how a no debt entrepreneurship model can create sustainable change

The Independent UK

TotalEnergies accused of abuses linked to €10bn East African oil pipeline

Rights groups have accused France's TotalEnergies and Chinese oil company CNOOC of human rights violations and environmental damage linked to a €10 billion oil project in Uganda and Tanzania.

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From the US to Uganda, how climate activism has been criminalised in 2024

From the US to Uganda, how climate activism has been criminalised in 2024

In this week’s Down To Earth newsletter: The global crackdown against climate activists and groups is clearly part of the fossil fuel industry’s strategy to crush dissent and keep burning the planet• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to get the newsletter in full

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Counting Uganda’s lions: we found that wildlife rangers do a better job than machines

Counting Uganda’s lions: we found that wildlife rangers do a better job than machines

Lions are a symbol of Africa’s last wild places. It’s a species central to many of the continent’s cultures and religions. But lion populations have reportedly declined over the past 50 years, especially in parts of west and east Africa.

The Conversation

Kenya has moved people out of the country illegally: what the law says about extraordinary rendition

Kenya has moved people out of the country illegally: what the law says about extraordinary rendition

Kenya has been accused by various non-state and state actors of supporting extraordinary rendition, which refers to the secret transfer of people from one country to another without due process of law and against their will. The most recent case of extraordinary rendition was the removal of Ugandan opposition politician…

The Conversation

'What should I do?' Unpredictable school fees bar many children in Africa from an education

'What should I do?' Unpredictable school fees bar many children in Africa from an education

The daily struggle to pay often unpredictable and unregulated school fees is a crushing issue for many across sub-Saharan Africa, where the lack of a few hundred dollars can determine a child’s future

The Independent UK

Uganda's DRC mission under scrutiny amid claims of double dealing

Uganda's DRC mission under scrutiny amid claims of double dealing

Three years after Ugandan troops crossed into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight rebels linked to the Islamic State, their mission has yielded mixed results, with accusations that Kampala is secretly supporting another Congolese rebel group raising questions about its motives.

Radio France Internationale

Death toll in Uganda landslides rises to 20 as search for more casualties presses on

Death toll in Uganda landslides rises to 20 as search for more casualties presses on

More bodies buried under the mud have been found in eastern Uganda and an injured person died in a hospital, bringing the death toll from this week’s landslides to 20

The Independent UK

Uganda's central bank robbed, blames 'hackers'

Uganda's central bank robbed, blames 'hackers'

More than $13 million was stolen and wired out of the country in what appears to be a sophisticated crime.

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At Least 15 Dead, 113 Missing, In Uganda Landslides

Landslides that hit several villages in eastern Uganda killed 15 people and left more than 100 unaccounted for, police said Thursday.

Deadly Landslides Strike Eastern Uganda, 13 Confirmed Dead

Tragedy strikes eastern Uganda as landslides claim lives and homes; rescue operations face challenges.

At least 15 killed, more than 100 missing as landslides bury Uganda homes

Dozens of homes in six villages of Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda submerged in landsides triggered by heavy rains.

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At least 13 dead after landslides bury 40 homes in villages in eastern Uganda

At least 13 people have died in eastern Uganda after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages

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Wildwaters Lodge Uganda hotel review

HOTELS: Annabel Grossman checks in

International Business Times

Kenya Knew About Arrest Of Opposition Figure: Uganda Govt

The arrest of a Ugandan opposition figure in Kenya was carried out with the knowledge of Nairobi, a Ugandan government spokesperson told AFP Friday.

The Guardian - UK

‘Those women are the embodiment of resilience’: how refugees in Uganda are building a future filled with hope

For displaced women in Uganda, finding safety is just the start of a journey that ultimately leads to developing the skills needed to thrive

Radio France Internationale

Kenya investigates alleged kidnapping of Ugandan opposition leader Besigye

Kenyan authorities were on Thursday investigating the alleged abduction from Nairobi of the prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye after he appeared at a military court in Kampala.

Ugandan Opposition Figure Denies Charges In Military Court Appearance

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye faces charges after reappearing in court following a mysterious disappearance in Nairobi. Besigye's legal troubles ...

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Besigye Kidnapping: Uganda President's Doctor Turned Rival

Leading Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been arrested multiple times, pepper-sprayed, faced spurious charges of rape and treason, and once fled the country in fear of his life.

Uganda’s Kizza Besigye ‘kidnapped’ in Kenya, taken to military court

Opposition leader’s wife says he was seized in Nairobi, is being held in Kampala and calls for his immediate release.

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