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Douglas Mpuga

Douglas Mpuga joined VOA in 2001. Before joining VOA, he worked in Uganda for then National broadcaster, Radio Uganda.

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May 06, 2011
Violence Claims Nearly Two Dozen Lives in Nigeria’s Bauchi State

Authorities say unidentified assailants killed at least 19 people in attack on mostly Christian village
May 05, 2011
Uganda Protests Against High Prices Continue

Government violence against demonstrators prompts local and international criticism, lawyers’ strike
May 03, 2011
Uganda Lawyers on Three-Day Strike

The Uganda Law Society accuses security agencies of “crimes against humanity” in its crackdown on protesters The Uganda Law Society ac
April 29, 2011
Ugandan Capital Tense After Friday’s Riots

Opposition leader Dr. Kiiza Besigye is treated for wounds in Kenya; President Yoweri Museveni promises to defeat the protesters
April 26, 2011
Ugandan Opposition Leader Released, Bail Conditions Decried

Kizza Besigye is instructed not to engage in any activities that might lead to loss of life or destruction of property
April 23, 2011
Fighting in Libyan City of Misrata a Stalemate, says Analyst

Walid Phares of the National Defense University in Washington, DC, says tribal allies offer little real support to government or rebels
April 22, 2011
Judge Condemns Uganda Police Brutality On Unarmed Protesters

Investigate and prosecute those involved, says former Ugandan Judge
April 16, 2011
Uganda’s ‘Walk To Work’ Protests Will Continue, says Activist

Ugandans express their dissatisfaction with rising food and fuel prices
April 09, 2011
Uganda’s Opposition Forms Pressure Group to Protest Corruption And Abuse of Public Funds

We will exert pressure on government so that there are reforms
April 02, 2011
Nigerians Prepare To Vote In Delayed Poll

The elections were postponement hours after voting began
April 01, 2011
Aid Agency Calls For Urgent Funding For Ivorian Refugees In Liberia

Thousands of refugees cross into Liberia from Ivory Coast
March 26, 2011
Libyan Rebels Move West As Coalition Airstrikes Cripple Gadhafi’s Forces

Rebels recapture four towns as pro-Gadhafi forces withdraw
February 19, 2011
Uganda’s Museveni Wins Re-election As Opposition Cries Foul

Main opposition candidate rejects the results
February 15, 2011
Uganda’s Electoral Commission Chairman Promises Fair Elections

Ugandans go to polls on Friday
February 02, 2011
Analyst Sees Continued Deadlock Between Somali Rebels and Government as 'Catastrophic'

Political scientist says most Somalis reject Al Shabab radicals
January 22, 2011
Ugandan Judge Laments Lack Of Electoral Reforms

Ugandan Members of Parliament Allegedly Bribed ahead of Election
January 08, 2011
South Sudanese Referendum Begins As Key Issues Remain Unresolved

South Sudanese in landmark poll
December 10, 2010
Kenya Detains Over 300 East African Refugees

The International Rescue Committee says most are Somali, though others come from Eritrea and Ethiopia
October 29, 2010
Excitement As Tanzanians Prepare For Sunday’s General Election

Excitement as Tanzanians prepare for Sunday’s general election
October 16, 2010
Sudanese Divided On Peacekeepers On North South Border

Peacekeeping troops cannot be deployed without the consent of the Khartoum government says official

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