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Uganda’s press freedom is under threat

Tristan McConnellMay 19, 2011 06:14

NAIROBI — Uganda has for years been a place where foreign journalists love to work. Not so any longer.

Is this the end of Uganda's anti-gay law?

Tristan McConnellMay 13, 2011 19:35

KAMPALA — Uganda's parliament didn't pass its notorious anti-gay law. But the lawmaker that drafted it says he will try again.

Uganda inauguration didn't go as planned

Tristan McConnellMay 12, 2011 16:12

KAMPALA, Uganda — It was an embarrassing display for Museveni, whose guests saw the army fire tear gas to disperse crowds of anti-Museveni protesters.

Uganda opposition leader "stopped from returning home"

News DeskMay 11, 2011 04:51

Kizza Besigye was trying to return home a day before President Museveni is due to be sworn in for a fourth term.

Ugandan lawmakers debate anti-gay bill

News DeskMay 10, 2011 05:25

Uganda's parliament could vote on the anti-gay bill as early as this week.

Uganda government fires on protesters, 1 dead

Tristan McConnellApril 15, 2011 15:54

NAIROBI — Uganda has been rocked by anti-government protests over spiralling food and fuel prices. Anti-government demonstrations have also occurred in Swaziland and Burkina Faso.

Uganda elections: Victory for Musenveni, for now

Tristan McConnellFebruary 21, 2011 10:21

The Uganda elections are over, but an "Egypt-style" protest may be next.

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni headed for landslide victory

News DeskFebruary 20, 2011 08:48

Many voters respect Museveni for restoring stability and overseeing a period of sustained economic growth.

Uganda election: One voter's story

Gregory BranchFebruary 18, 2011 21:20

Uganda is the first sub-Saharan African nations to hold an election since the historic demonstrations that toppled longtime leaders in Tunisia and Egypt.

Uganda: Voting slow, security high

Tristan McConnellFebruary 18, 2011 17:37

Voting was slow in Uganda’s presidential election Friday in which President Yoweri Museveni is widely predicted to extend his 25-year rule.