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Ugandan Women Demonstrate For Free Elections
Uganda women protested for fair elections at the Statehouse yesterday, after nationwide protests on Tuesday. 62 Ugandan women were arrested on Tuesday, and 60 were released on police bond Wednesday. Read our blog Namirembe for more details. »
Week in Review:
Uganda Beat gives you the highs, lows & the noteworthy from Uganda this week. »
Uganda leads all African nations in alcohol consumption
Makerere University researchers announced that Uganda consumes 19 liters of alcohol per capita, significantly higher than other African countries. Most alcohol is produced informally. »
Learning About the Bombings from Alaska: Uganda Beat
Uganda Beat has a new home on Ugandans Abroad. Check out Rebecca Harshbarger's latest post. »
Namirembe: African Union Summit & Maternal Health
The 7-11 bombing in Kampala overshadowed the African Union's initial theme: maternal, child and infant health. But what does this mean for the security of African mothers? »
East African Money: Terror and Tourism, Tullow Oil, Rift Valley Railway
We know how important the latest business information is to the diaspora-- check out the new home of East African Money, which features the day's biggest regional and diaspora business stories. »
Al-Shabaab Supporter Arrested in New York on 7-10; Tried to Board Plane to Entebbe
Al-Shabaab supporter and native Virginian Zachary Adam Chesser was apprehended at a New York airport on July 10th, when he attempted to board a plane to Entebbe-- the day before the terrorist attack in Kampala. »
We Celebrate the Life of Ssalongo Leonard Magembe
Join the community in saying goodbye to Ssalongo Leonard Magembe, the father of Fr. Josephat Kalema, based in Newark, New Jersey. »
Ugandans Living Abroad React to 7-11 Twin Attacks
Many in the diaspora were personally affected by the bombings in Kampala on 7-11, which terrorist group al-Shabaab has taken credit for. 76 people were killed, stunning Ugandans from London to Chicago. Read more here. »
We Say Goodbye to Professor Nangalama
We say goodbye to Joseph Nangalama, a chemistry professor who lived with his family in New Jersey. The family asks for your support in returning their beloved husband and father to Uganda. »
20 Bombing Suspects Arrested
20 suspects have been arrested in connection to last week's bombings. All have connections to the Somali terror group Al-Shabab and include citizens from Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Pakistan. »
Museveni: Uganda Will Fight Al Shabab
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni says the country will retaliate against the Somali terrorist group responsible for last Sunday's attacks. The remarks were made during a late-night press conference on Wednesday. »


