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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. »

Ongoing Bomb Scare: What Happened on Sunday, and New Attempts in Makindye Yesterday

By ugandansabroad

An estimated 74 people died in the attacks on Sunday, and two more bombs were recovered in Makindye on Monday. Al-Shabaab took credit for the attacks, and President Museveni announced seven days of mourning. How are those in the diaspora coping with these shocking news? Please share by commenting. »

East African Common Market Opens: People, Money, and Products Move Freely

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On Thursday, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi and Tanzania formed a regional common market, which will allow people, goods, and money to move freely through their borders. A common currency could also be created by 2015. »