Uganda

A mal-nourished child looks up towards her mother in a hospital ward. © LIONEL HEALING/AFP via Getty Images

Ugandan Women Risk Their Lives to Access Abortion

“Many girls are dying because we have chosen to ignore them.”

8 Mar 24

Students attend a lesson on housekeeping at a training facility for domestic workers on November 22, 2022 in Kampala, Uganda. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are a frequent destination for Ugandan domestic workers, with official estimates suggesting that around one hundred and sixty-five thousand Ugandans are in temporary employment contracts in the region. © Luke Dray/Getty Images

Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation

Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.

18 Dec 23

Ugandan Rebel Faces ICC

Lord’s Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen appears at the Hague court.

29 Jan 15

Experts say a number of hurdles need to be overcome for Kony to be tried at Uganda's High Court. (Photo: Simon Jennings)

Could Uganda Prosecute Joseph Kony?

Experts consider steps needed to bring rebel chief before local war crimes court.

23 Jan 14

Education Struggle Continues in Uganda's North

Legacy of conflict, poverty and teacher shortage contribute to poor performance of region’s primary schools.

15 May 13

Growing Up with HIV in Northern Uganda

How have children born with the virus coped as they grew up?

30 Apr 13

Ugandan Leader Lashes Out at ICC

Was President Museveni expressing genuine African resentment of the court, or just manoeuvring to position himself as regional leader?

20 Apr 13

Northern Uganda's Poor Maternal Care

Lack of midwives and key equipment have left some health facilities struggling to cope.

15 Apr 13

Uganda War Victims' Centre to Close

Fears grow over whether government will fill gap in support for former LRA combatants.

30 Mar 13

Uganda Listeners Debate Aid Fund Scandal

Radio programme explains why development funding for the war-torn north stalled, and gives audience a chance to air forthright views.

13 Mar 13

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