Conflict
GlobalPost
March 22, 2017
The Kajo Keji Health Training Institute was born out of a dream of improving the health and lives of residents of South Sudan, the world's youngest nation. After gunmen attacked the school last September, it seemed likely to become a casualty of a three-year civil war that has killed tens of thousands of people and sent more than 3 million fleeing from their homes. Now, like hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese, the school is rebuilding across the border in Uganda and waiting for peace to return to South Sudan.
Ugandan bombings mark an inland move for radical Somali militia
The Takeaway
July 13, 2010
Explosions in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, killed at least 74 soccer fans watching the World Cup final on Sunday. As the violence moves inland, we talk with Dr. David Shinn, of George Washington University, about what this means for the region.
Hunger Roundtable
Living on Earth
October 20, 2000
Animal Note
Living on Earth
August 31, 2001
Hunger Roundtable
Living on Earth
August 31, 2001
Organic Exports
Living on Earth
July 11, 2003
Uganda's Mushroom Mogul
Living on Earth
May 07, 2004
Poultry Promise
Living on Earth
February 12, 2010
Could the lowly chicken seriously alleviate poverty and hunger in developing countries? Putting chickens in the hands of women farmers in east Africa is yielding powerful results, and hunger experts are taking notice.
Tree Planting for Carbon Raises Questions
Living on Earth
March 12, 2010
More than a decade ago nations agreed that richer countries should pay poorer countries for "clean development" that reduces carbon emissions. The first tree carbon project in Africa under this agreement is now underway. But the trees aren't native, and t
"Well"-being
Living on Earth
October 27, 2006
Two boys from worlds apart forge a bond because of water.
Conflict & Justice
Opposition leader arrested in Uganda
The World
April 21, 2011
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.