Dennis Porter

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Slideshow: Congo Road Trip

Global Politics

Voters in Congo go to the polls on Monday – that is, if the polls open, and if Congolese can get to them. The nation’s crumbling infrastructure poses big problems.

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US Trainers Helping Uganda Fight LRA Face Challenges

Global Politics

How Gaddafi is Remembered in Uganda

Global Politics

Why Congolese Refugees Who Fled to Uganda Refuse to Leave

Global Politics

Why a Congolese Girl Volunteered to Become a Child Soldier

Uganda’s Opposition Leader Under House Arrest

Conflict & Justice

Uganda’s main opposition leader was put under house arrest today. Authorities said they wanted to prevent him from leading a destructive protest march. Dennis Porter reports.

Uganda anti-gay bill ‘shelved’

Conflict & Justice

The Ugandan parliament is debated a revised version of the anti-gay legislation Friday. But most people are more focused on the growing turmoil in the capital. The gay bill is really a non event there.

Opposition leader arrested in Uganda

Conflict & Justice

The main opposition leader in Uganda has been arrested for taking part in an illegal protest. Dennis Porter reports from Kampala on the issue that is driving opposition protests – rising prices.

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Ugandans react to Kato murder

Conflict & Justice

Last week, prominent gay activist David Kato was killed in his home in Uganda. Many in the gay and lesbian community are frightened. But after the killing, a few are saying they won’t hide anymore. Dennis Porter reports from Kampala.

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Uganda gay rights activist killed

Conflict & Justice

Ugandan gay rights campaigner David Kato has been beaten to death, activists say. Homosexual acts are illegal in Uganda. Marco Werman speaks with reporter Dennis Porter about the killing. a