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Conservationists: Chimpanzees could be in danger
Conservationist Jane Goodall warns that Africa's chimpanzee population could become endangered if oil companies and environmentalists do not work together to preserve their natural habitats. »
Otunnu: Corruption a threat to oil revenue
Opposition leader Olara Otunnu said on Friday that the profits from Uganda's budding oil industry will be lost to corruption unless there is more government transparency. »
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. »
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... »
KLA Gets Ready for Africa Union Summit
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. »
Reminiscing about Ugandan Football’s Glory Days
Where's UG? Uganda qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations three consecutive times under Amin, and played in the 1978 final in Ghana. But Uganda has not made an appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations since then. »
Museveni Halts NAADS
A day after urging Ugandans to ignore the World Cup and focus on NAADS and farming, President Museveni said he would suspend the National Agricultural Advisory Services pending a review. Funds already earmarked for NAADS recipients will be distributed »
Museveni Urges Ugandans to Ignore the World Cup
Museveni, who is currently on a 5 day tour of eastern Uganda, said the country should focus on alleviating poverty instead. "You must know how to use your time valuably,” he said. He also urged Ugandans to support National Agricultural Advisory Services. »
“I won’t quit,” says Election Chairman Badru Kiggundu
The embattled chairman of Uganda's election commission was defiant on Tuesday as calls for his resignation grew. Political opposition leaders say they will block next year's elections unless a complete overhaul of the commission takes place. »
