Kampala officials say about 30 Ugandans are being held at Myanmar compounds, in areas held by rebels fighting the country’s military junta
China has loaned Uganda hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years to build new roads. However, some Ugandans question the benefit of these projects. Most of the construction is performed by Chinese companies, and it is the Ugandan taxpayer who ultimately bears the burden of paying off the loans. Halima Athumani has more on the story from Kampala
Police in Kampala fired live shots and tear gas to disperse crowds demonstrating against newly introduced taxes
