Kampala, C, Uganda

Youth-led Demonstrations in Kenya Spread to Other African States

Demonstrations erupted during mid-June in the East African state of Kenya which encompasses the largest economy in the sub-region. The now withdrawn Finance Bill, which would have imposed large tax hikes on consumer goods and services, prompted a series of … …

2024-08-02 10:08

Bitterer Kaffee: Ugander warten weiter auf Entschädigung

Vor 22 Jahren wurden in Uganda mehr als 2000 Menschen vertrieben, um einer Kaffeeplantage für den deutschen Konzern Neumann Platz zu machen. Seitdem kämpfen sie vor Gericht für Gerechtigkeit.

2024-08-01 06:31

Traders in Uganda's capital on strike over new tax collection system

KAMPALA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Traders in the Ugandan capital city of Kampala on Wednesday closed their shops after a scheduled meeting with the country's President Yoweri Museveni to discuss their grievances was called off. Read full story

2024-07-31 16:18

Construction of Uganda’s Standard Gauge Railway set to commence

Project faced delays due to funding challenges and complications with previous contractors

2024-07-31 16:08

South Sudan center Khaman Maluach grateful for Olympic experience at 17

Andscape at the Olympics is an ongoing series exploring the Black athletes and culture around the 2024 Paris Games. VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQN, France – Duke University’s incoming freshmen are preparing for move-in day Aug. 17. As for 17-year-old Khaman Maluach, he i…

2024-07-31 12:44

Team USA men’s basketball preview: How South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, qualified for the Olympics

NBA veteran Luol Deng has funded the players in his country for the past four years, paying for hotels, gym fees, and plane tickets.

2024-07-31 11:48

Africa is seeing more youth-led protests

Nigerians are gearing up for nationwide protests this week, drawing inspiration from youth-led movements that have shaken the Kenyan government and sparked intense crackdowns in Uganda. Across Africa, young people have been at the forefront of protests, unhap…

2024-07-31 11:20

Why Africa is seeing more youth-led protests

Nigerians are gearing up for nationwide protests this week, drawing inspiration from youth-led movements that have shaken the Kenyan government and sparked intense crackdowns in Uganda. Across Africa, the youth have been at the forefront of protests, unhappy …

2024-07-31 11:20

Kampala traders threaten to close shops over cancelled meeting with Museveni

Kampala traders have threatened to close their shops starting Wednesday, July 31, after President Yoweri Museveni, through the Minister for Kampala, cancelled a scheduled meeting

2024-07-30 12:20

17 human skulls found at suspected shrine in Uganda

Seventeen human skulls buried in metal boxes have been unearthed at a suspected shrine in the center of Uganda and there may be more at the site, police say.

2024-07-30 10:42