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Pupils wear face masks as they attend class at Kitante Primary School in Kampala, Uganda

Uganda's schools reopen, ending world's longest lockdown

Many young students across Uganda have not attended formal classes for nearly two years because of COVID-19, as schools were unable to host online lessons.

Uganda's schools reopen, ending world's longest lockdown
A forensics officer secures the scene of a blast next to the central police station in Kampala, Uganda, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. 

Twin suicide bombings kill at least 3 people in Uganda

Twin suicide bombings kill at least 3 people in Uganda
Hundreds of people gather near an evacuation control checkpoint during ongoing evacuations at Hamid Karzai International Airport, in Kabul.

As Afghans flee Taliban rule, some find a temporary new home in Uganda

As Afghans flee Taliban rule, some find a temporary new home in Uganda
Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine is shown wearing a gray blazer an speaking into severla microphones.

A conversation with Bobi Wine, Ugandan opposition leader

A conversation with Bobi Wine, Ugandan opposition leader
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni attends the state funeral of Kenya's former president Daniel Arap Moi in Nairobi, Kenya. Despite failing to dislodge the long-time leader Museveni, opposition challenger Bobi Wine has emerged from Uganda's Jan. 14, 2021,

After Museveni wins presidency, Ugandans gradually return to preelection normal 

After Museveni wins presidency, Ugandans gradually return to preelection normal 
US President Donald Trump faces a black and white striped wall.

US House forges ahead with Trump impeachment; Ireland's COVID-19 rates skyrocket; Italian ‘Nndrangheta mobsters on trial

The US House of Representatives is expected on Wednesday to vote to impeach President Donald Trump, as a growing number of both Democrats and Republicans share concern that the president poses a threat to national security after he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol on Jan. 6.

US House forges ahead with Trump impeachment; Ireland's COVID-19 rates skyrocket; Italian ‘Nndrangheta mobsters on trial
A man stands in front of many motorcyles and drivers wearing helmets outside in front of an overpass.

After months without work, Uganda’s boda boda drivers hit the road

Thousands of boda boda drivers have been out of work since March when the Ugandan government suspended most forms of public transportation in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

After months without work, Uganda’s boda boda drivers hit the road
A woman speaks behind a table

Ugandan archbishop breaks with tradition to promote birth control during pandemic

The archbishop of the Church of Uganda has broken with tradition to publicly urge women to use birth control to avoid getting pregnant during the pandemic.

Ugandan archbishop breaks with tradition to promote birth control during pandemic
Ugandan rapper Tshila

This Ugandan rapper was ‘miseducated,’ Lauryn Hill-style

The 1998 album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" helped change Sarah Tshila's direction in life. This Ugandan-born college graduate with a degree in computer science decided to become a musician.

This Ugandan rapper was ‘miseducated,’ Lauryn Hill-style
selling grasshoppers for food in Uganda

Ugandan research project hopes to make nutritious grasshoppers available year-round

A good source of protein, and delicious fried. The trouble has been that the insects can only be had during certain months, but researchers are seeking to solve this problem and, in turn, reduce malnutrition across the country.

Ugandan research project hopes to make nutritious grasshoppers available year-round
a crowded street in kampala, uganda

Ugandan traffic safety campaign uses social media to shame unsafe drivers

A new traffic safety campaign in Uganda’s capital aims to shame drivers into following traffic laws. And some drivers have changed their behavior.

Ugandan traffic safety campaign uses social media to shame unsafe drivers
Close up of the back of a woman's head looking out onto a skating rink

A Ugandan in Canada learns to skate

When Ugandan rapper Keko moved to Canada, she became a hockey fan. But she was less excited about learning how to skate.

A Ugandan in Canada learns to skate
Rose Nakimuli

23 women have been murdered in these Ugandan towns since May. Police blame witchcraft.

Twenty-three women have been killed since May under mysterious and gruesome circumstances on the fringes of Kampala, the growing capital of rapidly urbanizing Uganda.

23 women have been murdered in these Ugandan towns since May. Police blame witchcraft.
Rancher Bill Johnson and wildlife researcher Carol Bogezi on Johnson's ranch in Washington's Teanaway Valley. Bogezi has been working with Johnson and other ranchers in eastern Washington to try to find a way to help them live more amicably with wolves.

How Washington ranchers are learning to cope with wolves, with lessons from Uganda

Would you buy wolf-friendly meat? That's one idea Carol Bogezi has to help cattle ranchers in Washington state learn to live with wolves.

How Washington ranchers are learning to cope with wolves, with lessons from Uganda
The Aedes aegypti mosquito: one of the mosquito species which has helped to spread the Zika virus globally

Uganda's Zika forest, where the virus was first discovered

The Zika virus, which is believed to be connected to thousands of cases of microcephaly in Brazil, has been known for decades in East Africa. But its reputation there is very different.

Uganda's Zika forest, where the virus was first discovered