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Ugandan Police Shoots Opposition Politician Bobi Wine in Leg

Sep 4, 2024

Opposition politician Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was shot in the leg by police during the clash that broke out between demonstrators and police during a protest near Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The National…

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Uganda Landslide Death Toll Rises to 21

Aug 12, 2024

The death toll from last Friday's landslide at the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda's capital, has risen to 21, according to police reports. Search and rescue teams have managed to save 14 people from the site. Ugandan…

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Over 60 Detained in Uganda Anti-Corruption Protests

Jul 24, 2024

In Uganda, police detained at least 60 people during anti-corruption protests in Kampala. Demonstrators, defying a ban, marched to the parliament, denouncing high-level corruption and labeling parliament members as an "army of…

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38 student and 3 others die in terrorist attack on secondary school in uganda

Jun 18, 2023

The Ugandan separatist group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), affiliated with the terrorist organization Daesh, attacked the Lhubirira secondary school in the town of Mpondwe. After setting the dormitory of the school on fire, the attackers…

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Heavy Rains in Rwanda and Uganda Cause Devastating Floods and Landslides

May 4, 2023

Days of heavy rainfall in Rwanda have resulted in devastating floods and landslides, with the death toll rising from 109 to 129, according to local sources. The impact of the disaster has been captured in images showing animals trapped in…

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Floods and landslides kill 115 in Rwanda and Uganda

May 3, 2023

Heavy rains in Rwanda and Uganda caused flooding and landslides. Rwandan officials stated that the Sebeya River overflowed and 109 people died. Meanwhile, the Uganda Red Cross said 6 people died in the town of Kisoro, on the Ugandan border…

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bill to legitimize imprisoning LGBT persons approved in Uganda

Mar 22, 2023

The bill to legitimize imprisoning LGBT persons in Uganda was approved by the parliament in Uganda. With the enactment of the law, LGBT persons will be sentenced to life imprisonment. LGBT persons who abuse children and vulnerable people…

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Landslide kills 15 in Uganda

Sep 7, 2022

Landslide emerging after downpours killed 15 in Kasese, Uganda. According to Uganda Red Cross Society, 15 dead body, mostly belonging to women and children, and 6 injured were found during rescue works in which local authorities and…

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at least 10 killed in Uganda flooding

Aug 1, 2022

Heavy rains that were effective in Kapchorwa and Mbale regions in eastern Uganda caused flooding. At least ten people were killed in the flood. "This disaster is the result of environmental degradation," Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah…

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two died after explosion in uganda

Nov 16, 2021

At least 2 killed after a large explosion hit near a police station and parliament building in Uganda’s capital Kampala. Several cars caught fire following the explosion. The cause of the explosion is not yet known.