Some activists arrested while protesting police inaction
Tourism officials discuss plans for war museum that would feature strongman Idi Amin, among others, but some argue country is not ready to revisit dark times
Police want constitutional amendment to allow them to keep suspects in jail longer before they make a court appearance
In Uganda, motorcycle taxis, known locally as boda bodas, provide a quick and cheap way to get around. But the drivers can be notoriously reckless, contributing to road accidents and injuries. A local software developer and a former boda-boda driver joined forces, hoping to transform the market with their “Safe Boda” app. From Kampala, Halima Athumani reports for VOA on what is being called Uganda’s “Uber” for motorcycle taxis.
Volume of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide cases nearly overwhelming
Legislators say Uganda being cast aside despite its location in heart of region plagued by immense conflict
Is the #metoo movement coming to Uganda's largest university? The school recently suspended a staff member accused of demanding sexual favors from a female student. Meanwhile, trial preparations are underway for a landmark civil suit filed by a former student who says the university failed to protect her from sexual harassment and violated her rights. For VOA, Halima Athumani reports from the university in Kampala.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni was criticized this month when he asked the Finance Ministry to find a way to tax social media use, in order to control what he called “gossip” online. Officials have since walked back that characterization, though they say they are pushing ahead with efforts to add a daily tax on mobile data use beginning this July. For VOA, Halima Athumani reports from Kampala.
Israel's deportation plan remains on hold after supreme court decision
Refugee population in Uganda stands at more than 1.4 million and growing, thanks to conflicts in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo
The refugee population in Uganda stands at more than 1.4 million and growing, thanks to conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. The influx is forcing Uganda to rethink its decades-old policy of allocating refugees plots of land to live on and farm. For VOA, Halima Athumani reports from Kyangwali refugee settlement in western Uganda.
School started by four teenage refugees to provide low-cost and free education to refugee children now boasts about 500 students and plans to add more
The ongoing wave of ethnic violence sweeping through northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. The U.N. Refugee Agency says nearly 50,000 have crossed into Uganda. For VOA, Halima Athumani reports from the Sebagoro landing site in western Uganda.
Survivors say unlike in the past, they were given no warning of recent attacks and women are not spared
Collegues demand disciplinary action against Onesmus Twinamatsiko, who made comments to national TV outlet
Many hope new police chief can help rebuild confidence in force tainted by corruption allegations
Leaders call for 20,000 soldiers from five countries to stay
Over the past few years, AMISOM has pushed al-Shabab away from major cities, and the federal government of Somalia has taken steps toward stability
President Yoweri Museveni says offenders will be jailed as Uganda races to reassure international donors
Uganda's PM downplayed misuse allegations that include fraudulent food distribution, fraudulent refugee lists, forcing refugees to pay bribes to get registered, and abusing women and girls
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