Uganda

'There’s No Place to Run.' American Tourist Describes Kidnapping in Uganda

"There's really not a word to describe what that felt like," she said. "Pure fear? But that almost doesn't do it justice."

By Tara Law April 26, 2019

An American Tourist Has Been Kidnapped and Held for Ransom in Uganda. Here's What to Know

An American woman and a local guide were kidnapped from a popular tourist destination in Uganda on Tuesday evening by unknown gunmen who have demanded a $500,000 ransom, according to police. The woman was identified...

By Billy Perrigo April 5, 2019

Kanye West Criticized for Meeting Uganda's President

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West met with the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, on Monday. The pair have been in Uganda since Friday, while West reportedly films a music video. West grabbed lighthearted headlines...

By Billy Perrigo October 16, 2018

Legislator Sparks Fury For Saying Men Should Beat Wives

The Ugandan legislator is facing calls to step down in the wake of the remarks.

By Eli Meixler March 13, 2018

Why I Became an LGBTI Activist in a Country Where Homosexuality Is Illegal

'It is very easy to pass judgment on things we do not try to understand'

By Patricia Lindrio / World Pulse, Uganda November 15, 2016

Western Officials Protest Ugandan President's Inauguration

Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who is wanted on charges of genocide, defied two arrest warrants to be in attendance

By Mark Rivett-Carnac May 13, 2016

How My Father and I Fought for Gender Equality Together

In my culture in Uganda, girls are seen as 'debts.' My dad wanted to change that

By Agnes Igoye / World Pulse March 4, 2016

The Rising Political Power of America's Single Women

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute February 26, 2016

What Africa Can Teach the World About Beating Zika

There is no scientific documentation of Zika-related birth defects in Africa, where the virus originated. What that means for a better understanding of the virus and its side effects

By Aryn Baker February 12, 2016

A Lords Resistance Army Commander Goes on Trial but Joseph Kony Still Eludes Justice

The man who rampaged across central Africa for decades now leads a small band of followers

By Aislinn Laing/Gulu, Uganda January 21, 2016

How the Pope Could Play Peacemaker on His Africa Visit

On his first papal visit to Africa, Pope Francis brings a message of hope, peace and inter-faith harmony

By Aryn Baker November 24, 2015

U.S. and Vatican Respond to Escalating Burundi Crisis

Two days before Pope Francis leaves for his first ever visit to central and east Africa and days after State Department officials concluded a two-week visit to the region and the Holy See, President Obama...

By Elizabeth Dias November 23, 2015

Exclusive: Vatican Meets With U.S. LGBT Envoy

A symbolic meeting to open a controversial dialog

By Elizabeth Dias November 11, 2015

Ugandan Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated in Ohio

16 hours after surgery began, Acen and Apio were separated

By Tanya Basu September 8, 2015

Uganda's LGBT Community Holds Cautious Pride March

Attitudes toward homosexuality in the country are draconian

By Joanna Plucinska August 10, 2015

How Uganda's LGBT Community Is Fighting for the Right to Exist

Can Uganda’s gay-rights activists stop the government from enacting another homophobic law?

By Salima Koroma and Aryn Baker June 8, 2015

Out in Africa

Can Uganda’s gay-rights activists stop the government from   enacting another homophobic law?

By Aryn Baker / Kampala June 4, 2015

Christians Hunted Down as al-Shabab Kill 147 in Kenya

“If you were a Christian you were shot on the spot. With each blast of the gun I thought I was going to die”

By Aryn Baker April 2, 2015

Senior LRA Commander Surrenders

Dominic Ongwen could have information about the movements of Joseph Kony

By Aryn Baker January 7, 2015

African Countries Should Spend More in AIDS Response, Study Says

To meet AIDS eradication goals, study says funding should be re-allocated

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 6, 2015

The Group Behind Kony 2012 Is Shutting Down Most Operations

"Despite making incredible progress toward our mission, it’s been difficult to fund the breadth of our work, especially over the last two years"

By Noah Rayman December 15, 2014

Study: Chimps Learn How to Use New Tools From Other Chimps

This means chimps have a prerequisite for human culture

By Charlotte Alter October 1, 2014

Five Best Ideas of the Day: August 20

1. Smart labels that monitor food can reduce food-related illness and waste. By Adrienne LeFrance in the Atlantic 2. With a “Right to Work” law that lets refugees earn a living, Uganda avoids the pitfalls...

By The Aspen Institute August 20, 2014

Lawyer Who Led Challenge of Uganda's Anti-Gay Law: 'Long, Long Way to Go'

Nicholas Opiyo talks human rights, the U.S.'s role in his country's morality-politics, and what's next for LGBT rights in Uganda

By Maya Rhodan August 8, 2014

U.S. to Spend $110M Annually on Peacekeeping in Africa

The plan is to help fund African rapid-response forces that will deal with armed Islamist groups

By Melissa Hellmann August 7, 2014

Five Best Ideas of the Day: August 5

1. The grinding stress of life in poverty – not the scarcity of healthy options – leads the poor to unhealthy eating. By James McWilliams in Pacific Standard 2. Cutting out the middlemen: Loan servicers...

By The Aspen Institute August 5, 2014

Uganda court throws out anti-gay law

Judges say the legislature didn’t have a quorum when the bill was passed into law

By Denver Nicks August 1, 2014

Embassy Warns of Terror Threat to Ugandan Airport

"According to intelligence sources there is a specific threat to attack Entebbe International Airport by an unknown terrorist group today."

By Noah Rayman July 3, 2014

U.S. Takes Action Against Uganda Over Anti-Homosexuality Law

NSC spokesperson announced a range of sanctions targeted at Ugandans involved in human rights abuses and corruption

By Aleksandra Gjorgievska June 19, 2014

'Super Banana' May Combat Vitamin A Deficiency

If approved for cultivation, the genetically engineered fruit could revolutionize child health in much of the developing world

By Melissa Hellmann June 16, 2014

Ugandan Nurse Jailed for Negligence Over HIV Exposure

Rosemary Namubiru, who is HIV positive, claims she accidentally used a needle that she had pricked herself with on a baby, whose tests have not yet shown an infection as a result. Authorities found her guilty of negligence and sentenced her to three years in jail

By Barbara Tasch May 19, 2014

Sister Rosemary Inspires Hope Among the Hopeless

Challenging the world's "most influential" to help heal shattered lives

By TIME Video April 30, 2014

U.S. Steps Up Hunt for Ugandan Warlord

President Obama is adding about 150 special-operations personnel and four aircraft to the years-long pursuit of the Lord's Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony, who has avoided detection as his ranks have ravaged large swaths of Central Africa

By Charlie Campbell March 24, 2014

Ugandan Lawmaker Defends Controversial Anti-Gay Bill

The author of the bill said aid cuts were a price worth paying to preserve his country's values

By Kharunya Paramaguru March 3, 2014

Newspaper Outs 200 'Top' Gays in Uganda

After law enacted outlawing homosexuality

By Maddy Fry / London February 25, 2014

Uganda's President Calls Homosexuality 'Disgusting' After Approving New Anti-Gay Laws

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni called homosexuals "disgusting," moments after signing a bill bringing into law harsh measures against homosexuality, in an interview with CNN. "What sort of people are they?" he asked in the interview....

By Francesca Trianni February 24, 2014

Can Bobi Wine Win Uganda's Troubled Election?

Uganda's Reggae Star Turned Politician Bobi Wine Puts His Future on the Line for a Shot at the Presidency

'You Will Soon Feel the Same Heat We Feel Every Day.' Watch This Powerful Speech From a Young Ugandan Climate Activist

As Ebola Continues to Spread In Congo, Uganda Watches Nervously