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Lack Of Vaccine, Armed Conflicts And Delayed Detection Complicate Ebola Response

The new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is becoming one of the most difficult public health emergencies to contain in years, not because Ebola is new to the region, but because this version of the crisis combines numerous factors that health officials fear.

Amigos Internacionales' Medical Camp Gives New Hope to Ogul Village, Calls for $3.5M Funding for Continuous Support

For 58 years now, Amigos Internacionales has been at the forefront of global humanitarian aid, addressing generational poverty through sustainable development.

Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Emboldened By Oscar Nod

Wine told AFP he felt emboldened by the recognition granted to "Bobi Wine: The People's President"

Bobi Wine has worn many hats -- pop star, politician, and now, the star of an Oscar-nominated documentary, which the 41-year-old Ugandan credits with giving him "an extended lease of life".

Ugandan LGBTQ activist takes part in a demonstration against the proposed anti-gay law in Uganda

67 Countries Where Being Gay Is Illegal As Uganda Enacts Harshest Anti-LGBTQ Law

Uganda continues to crack down on LGBTQ people as it enacts a new law that stipulates the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."

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Ongwen, nicknamed "White Ant", was convicted of charges including murder, rape, sexual enslavement and the conscription of child soldiers. He had denied all the charges

Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of Uganda War Crimes

Lord's Resistance Army commander guilty of Uganda war crimes

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 04, 2021

People from Lukodi gather around a radio to listen to the verdict

'We Shall Sleep Soundly': Relief In Uganda As LRA Commander Jailed

'We shall sleep soundly': relief in Uganda as LRA commander jailed

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 04, 2021

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of War Crimes

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army commander guilty of war crimes

IBT Staff Reporter Feb 04, 2021

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, poses for a photograph after his press conference at his home on Tuesday

Uganda Withdraws Troops From Opposition Leader's House

Uganda withdraws troops from opposition leader's house

AFP News Jan 26, 2021

18-Month-Old Baby's Mutilated Body Found In Dumpster; Occult Link Being Investigated

Police said all "evidence points to ritual sacrifice."

Suman Varandani Jan 25, 2021

Woman Steals 1-Month-Old After Strangling Baby's Mother To Death

The accused also attempted to strangle the woman's 8-year-old daughter.

Naina Raghavan Jan 22, 2021

A police patrol car stationed outside the headquarters of Uganda's main oppposition party, the National Unity Platform

Uganda's Opposition Supporters Nervously Await Next Move

Uganda's opposition supporters nervously await next move

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 21, 2021

Bobi Wine, pictured last Friday at a press conference at his home in Magere, on the outskirts of Kampala

Uganda Slams US Over Attempted Visit To Confined Opposition Leader

Uganda slams US over attempted visit to confined opposition leader

AFP News Jan 19, 2021

Museveni supporters in Kampala celebrated after his victory was announced on Saturday

Uganda Eases Internet Shutdown Imposed Over Election

Uganda eases internet shutdown imposed over election

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 18, 2021

Security forces drive near the house of Presidential candidate Bobi Wine in Magere, Uganda, on Saturday.

Uganda's Bobi Wine Still Under 'House Arrest' After Poll: Party

Uganda's Bobi Wine still under 'house arrest' after poll: party

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 17, 2021

The Electoral Commission of Uganda updated the vote tally in Kamapala on Friday as opposition leader Bobi Wine claimed victory in presidential elections, rejecting as a "complete sham" early results that gave incumbent President a wide lead.

Uganda's Museveni Extends 35-year Rule With Disputed Election Win

Uganda's Museveni extends 35-year rule with disputed election win

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 16, 2021

Laurent Desire Kabila was killed by a bodyguard in circumstances that have never been made clear

DRC Marks Kabila Assassination With Calls For Reconciliation

DRC marks Kabila assassination with calls for reconciliation

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 16, 2021

Wine has vowed non-violent street protests should Ugandans feel the election was stolen

Uganda's Bobi Wine Rejects Poll Results, Claims Victory

Uganda's Bobi Wine rejects poll results, claims victory

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 15, 2021

Uganda Holds Election Under Internet Blackout

Uganda holds election under internet blackout

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 14, 2021

Ugandans To Vote In Charged Election Under Internet Blackout

Ugandans to vote in charged election under internet blackout

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 14, 2021

Contenders: President Yoweri Museveni, left, and musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine

Ugandan Opposition Urges Voters To Guard Against Rigging

Ugandan opposition urges voters to guard against rigging

AFP News Jan 12, 2021

Opponents of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (L) like Bobi Wine have faced a fierce crackdown from the state during the election campaign

Uganda To Vote Following Violent Pre-election Crackdown

Uganda to vote following violent pre-election crackdown

AFP News Jan 11, 2021

Facebook says it has closed accounts used by Ugandan officials suspected of manipulating opinion in the runup to Thursday's vote

Facebook Shuts Uganda Accounts Ahead Of Vote

Facebook shuts Uganda accounts ahead of vote

AFP News Jan 11, 2021

US President-elect Joe Biden will face an added challenge on the global stage after a mob attack on the Capitol by his predecessor Donald Trump's supporters

'Post-9/11 Era Is Over': Mob Attack To Haunt Biden On World Stage

'Post-9/11 era is over': Mob attack to haunt Biden on world stage

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 08, 2021

Niger's outgoing president Mahamadou Issoufou, centre, after casting his vote in the December 27 elections

Niger's Outgoing President Warns Against 'Fiddling' With Constitution

Niger's outgoing president warns against 'fiddling' with constitution

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 07, 2021

Museveni has claimed every election since taking power as a rebel leader in 1986 -- almost all marred by irregularities and violence

'It Is Extreme': Uganda Tightens Screws As Vote Looms

'It is extreme': Uganda tightens screws as vote looms

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 05, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted African economies in a number of ways

Covid-19 Takes Its Toll On African Economy

Covid-19 takes its toll on African economy

AFP News Dec 30, 2020

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Lack Of Vaccine, Armed Conflicts And Delayed Detection Complicate Ebola Response

Amigos Internacionales' Medical Camp Gives New Hope to Ogul Village, Calls for $3.5M Funding for Continuous Support

Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Emboldened By Oscar Nod

67 Countries Where Being Gay Is Illegal As Uganda Enacts Harshest Anti-LGBTQ Law

Hippo Swallows 2-Year-Old Boy Playing Outside His Home, Vomits Him Alive

Woman Stabs Husband To Death After He Tries To Forcefully Have Sex With Her

Man Helps Wife Dump 9-Year-Old Daughter's Body After She Beats Her To Death

1-Month-Old Baby Eaten Alive By Pig, Villagers Cut Open Animal To Find Infant’s Remains

Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of Uganda War Crimes

'We Shall Sleep Soundly': Relief In Uganda As LRA Commander Jailed

Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty Of War Crimes

Uganda Withdraws Troops From Opposition Leader's House

18-Month-Old Baby's Mutilated Body Found In Dumpster; Occult Link Being Investigated

Woman Steals 1-Month-Old After Strangling Baby's Mother To Death

Uganda's Opposition Supporters Nervously Await Next Move

Uganda Slams US Over Attempted Visit To Confined Opposition Leader

Uganda Eases Internet Shutdown Imposed Over Election

Uganda's Bobi Wine Still Under 'House Arrest' After Poll: Party

Uganda's Museveni Extends 35-year Rule With Disputed Election Win

DRC Marks Kabila Assassination With Calls For Reconciliation

Uganda's Bobi Wine Rejects Poll Results, Claims Victory

Uganda Holds Election Under Internet Blackout

Ugandans To Vote In Charged Election Under Internet Blackout

Ugandan Opposition Urges Voters To Guard Against Rigging

Uganda To Vote Following Violent Pre-election Crackdown

Facebook Shuts Uganda Accounts Ahead Of Vote

'Post-9/11 Era Is Over': Mob Attack To Haunt Biden On World Stage

Niger's Outgoing President Warns Against 'Fiddling' With Constitution

'It Is Extreme': Uganda Tightens Screws As Vote Looms

Covid-19 Takes Its Toll On African Economy

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