Uganda

Nodding Disease Spreads in Northern Uganda

Government comes under fire for its response to outbreak among children in the region.

30 Mar 12

Court case exposes shortcomings of legislation as property disputes threaten now-peaceful northern region.

26 Mar 12

Region is struggling to address numerous social and health crisis, and goading rebel group into retaliation could be disastrous.

20 Mar 12

Court case exposes shortcomings of legislation as property disputes threaten now-peaceful northern region.

15 Mar 12

Overcrowded remand homes and inadequate detention facilities among problems cited by region’s law enforcement officials.

29 Feb 12

IWPR radio programme and community-based discussions provide vital channel for citizens to put concerns to local government.

22 Feb 12

Experts say Uganda could do more maximise economic opportunities presented by Africa’s newest nation.

15 Feb 12

As refugee agency winds up work, concerns persist over future of elderly people still unable to return to homes.

13 Feb 12

Implementation of recent law on abuse is hindered by poor understanding among local officials and a lack of police capacity.

15 Jan 12

Poor storage facilities and an upsurge in demand from South Sudan is straining the year-round food supply.

30 Dec 11

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