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Rugunda Leads U.N. Security Council to UG and Sudan
Rugunda will take a U.N. Security Council team to Uganda and the Sudan to focus on the upcoming Sudanese referendum in January. »
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? »
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. »
Police Release Partial List of Sunday’s Bomb Victims: Access List Here
Police made public the victims that had been identified so far in the Sunday bombings-- 43 names in total, out of 76 killed. Click here to view the names of people lost in this cruel and senseless tragedy. »
Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility for Bombings
The Somali militant group Al-Shabab claimed responsibility on Monday for the Kampala bombings that killed more than 70 World Cup revelers late Sunday night. »
Police: Two Bombs Detonated in Kampala
Breaking News- The Associated Press is reporting that two bombs exploded late Sunday evening in Kampala. Police chief Kale Kaihura told the AP that he cannot confirm a death toll, but that 20 people are feared dead and many more injured. »
Friends Again: Museveni and Gaddafi Repair Rift
The East African reports that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Libyan leader Col Muammar al-Gaddafi are back on speaking terms for the first time in years. Gaddafi is scheduled to return to Kampala for the first time since 2008 when the Fifteenth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Heads of State begins on... »
Protesters Declare June 8 “National Pothole Day”
A protest group in Kampala created the unofficial holiday to draw attention to the city’s poor road conditions. The group’s organizers say the potholes have led to increased traffic congestion and accidents. »
Gang Rapes Rising in Uganda, Says Police
Gang-rape is escalating in Uganda, but police say they've caught four suspects. Women have recently been attacked and raped by organized gangs in Kampala, Entebbe, Soorti and Kabale. Read more about this crisis here. »
Cheers and Jeers: This Week in the Ugandan News
News we cheer and jeer from Uganda this week! Stay in touch with Uganda from abroad, no matter how short on time you are. »
