Uganda

October 21, 2017

The killing of four American special operations soldiers in Niger has highlighted the increasing role elite units are playing across Africa, where their mission is to counter the advances of a slew of jihadist movements, including al-Shabab in Somalia, ISIS affiliates in the Sahel region and Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Conflict

Turning the world's largest refugee camp into a 'big city'

GlobalPost

September 22, 2017

The Bidi Bidi refugee camp in northern Uganda is now home to about 285,000 residents, nearly all of them fleeing civil war in neighboring South Sudan. The settlement is already larger than most Ugandan cities, and it's probably not going away.

Economics

Ugandans pose as refugees for food because the drought is so bad

GlobalPost

September 21, 2017

Ugandans in the drought-stricken northern part of the country have lost crops and livestock. Now they're resorting to disguising themselves as South Sudanese refugees to gain access to grain, flour and high-energy biscuits distributed at camps.

Environment

Can we pay people to save the rainforests?

Science Friday

August 06, 2017

Instead of trying to ban people in developing nations from clearing trees on their land, maybe a better option is to pay them to leave the trees standing.

Conflict

How do you judge a child soldier?

PRI's The World

August 04, 2017

More than 30,000 children were kidnapped during Uganda's civil war, and many were forced to become child soldiers. Today, the country grapples with a complicated question: how to judge their atrocities.

Environment

A super-simple strategy may be key to fighting climate change

PRI's The World

July 21, 2017

A new study shows paying landowners in Uganda not to cut down their trees works and is a cost-effective way to reduce carbon emissions.

Justice

Uganda's other refugee crisis

GlobalPost

July 12, 2017

Uganda has been celebrated in recent years for its generosity toward those fleeing violence, especially South Sudanese refugees. But state-sponsored discrimination and social intolerance have forced many gay, lesbian and transgender Ugandans to seek asylum outside the country.

Justice

Israel has developed a system for pushing out refugees it doesn't want

PRI's The World

July 05, 2017

A year-long investigation by Foreign Policy magazine reveals Israel's secret system for shuffling out African asylum-seekers, via Rwanda or Uganda, into third countries, where they are no longer anyone’s responsibility.

Health

There's a new Ebola vaccine — but the fight is far from over

PRI's The World

June 27, 2017

The World Health Organization has announced the success of a new Ebola vaccine — but also warned it isn't a silver bullet.

Media

A comic textbook helps dispel bogus health claims in Uganda

PRI's The World

June 13, 2017

Will cow dung really help heal a burn? No! Kids in Uganda learn how to assess health claims with the help of comics.

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Global Politics

Ugandan rebels complicate UN Congo mission

PRI's The World

May 13, 2010

The continued presence of Ugandan LRA rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo has complicated a debate about how long United Nations peacekeepers should stay in that country. Michael Kavanagh reports from the town of Niangara, DR Congo.

Global Politics

Somali insurgents emerge as main suspects in Uganda's twin bombings

PRI's The World

July 12, 2010

The World's Jeb Sharp brings you the latest on the twin bombings in the Ugandan capital Kampala. The double blasts killed some 70 people. The main suspect at this stage is the Somali insurgent group al Shabab.

Lifestyle & Belief

Uganda bombings update

PRI's The World

July 13, 2010

The Somali Islamist group, Al-Shabab, has claimed responsibility for Sunday's bombings that killed more than 70 people in Kampala. Ugandan authorities say they've made some arrests. Anchor Marco Werman gets the latest from the BBC's Will Ross in Kampala.

Conflict & Justice

Uganda bombings reaction

PRI's The World

July 13, 2010

The World's Jeb Sharp has more reaction to the bombings in Uganda claimed by the Somali insurgent group Al-Shabab. Burundi has also been threatened and is on high alert.

Global Politics

Burundi fears Somali violence

PRI's The World

August 04, 2010

Burundi has been threatened by the Somali insurgent group al Shabab for sending peacekeeping troops to Somalia. Last month, al Shabab attacked Uganda. Correspondent Zack Baddorf reports from Burundi's capital, Bujumbura.

Global Politics

Homophobia in Uganda

PRI's The World

October 21, 2010

Lisa Mullins speaks with Ugandan gay rights activist Julius Kaggwa about the climate of homophobia in Uganda. Kaggwa is in the United States to accept a human rights award for his work opposing intolerance against gays.

Conflict & Justice

Uganda gay rights activist killed

PRI's The World

January 27, 2011

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

Conflict & Justice

Ugandans react to Kato murder

PRI's The World

January 31, 2011

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.

Lifestyle & Belief

Shifting powers and homosexuality cause rifts in Anglican Church

The Takeaway

June 23, 2008

Guest: Robert Pigott, BBC News religious affairs correspondent

Sports

At least 64 killed in Uganda bombing

The Takeaway

July 12, 2010

Bombers targeted World Cup fans in Kampala, Uganda, killing at least 64 and injuring one American. Reporter for the The New York Times, Josh Kron reports from Kampala.