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Kampala Grenade Attack Stopped, Potential Terrorist Attack in February

By ugandansabroad

Scary news from Uganda makes us worry about security back home. »

Namirembe: African Union Summit & Maternal Health

By ugandansabroad

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? »

Al-Shabaab Supporter Arrested in New York on 7-10; Tried to Board Plane to Entebbe

By ugandansabroad

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. »

KLA Gets Ready for Africa Union Summit

By Lakshmi

Leaders from across the continent will gather in Kampala from July 17-29 for the Africa Union Summit-- and Uganda ended up inviting Sudanese president al-Bashir! The summit will focus on issues like infant mortality, neonatal care, and maternal morbidity. »

Sudan: Uganda, Apologize Now

By rharshbarger

The Sudanese government asked for an apology from Uganda today, after President Museveni's office announced yesterday that President Omar al-Bashir would not be invited to the 15th African Union summit in Kampala. Uganda is part of the International Criminal Court, which has an arrest warrant out for al-Bashir for crimes in Darfur. »