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ICC verdict due on ex-LRA commander Dominic Ongwen
A verdict's due in the trial of a former child soldier who became the commander of an armed group in Uganda.
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Museveni, one-time critic of clinging to power, wins sixth term
Uganda’s longtime president will continue his rule over a population where three-quarters are below 30 and have never known anyone else in charge.
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Bobi Wine to legally contest Uganda vote, urges non-violence
Uganda’s opposition leader urges supporters to refrain from violence as he plans to challenge President Museveni win in court.
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Uganda's most violent election in history comes to a close
Yoweri Museveni is seeking a sixth term, and has used the full weight of state security - including the army - to crack down on his 10 opponents.
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Uganda votes in tense presidential election
Longtime President Yoweri Museveni faces strong challenge from pop star-turned-opposition leader Bobi Wine as he seeks a sixth term.
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Uganda: Vote count under way after hotly contested election
People turned out in droves on Thursday to make their mark in an election pitting long-time leader Yoweri Museveni against popstar Bobi Wine.
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Doctors worry COVID-19 could quickly overwhelm Uganda’s hospitals
COVID-19 hasn’t had the devastating impact on Uganda that many expected, but doctors say it wouldn’t take much of a spike to overwhelm the country’s hospitals that have only 55 intensive care beds for 42 million people.
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CBC News crew deported from Uganda ahead of election
A CBC News crew was deported from Uganda despite having media credentials, as a contentious election approaches. It has already been marred by violent crackdowns on protesters.
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COVID-19 puts Africa's mountain gorillas at risk
COVID-19 cases are rising in Uganda, sparking concerns that humans may pass the disease on to the country's endangered mountain gorilla population.
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Uganda vote: Internet partially restored but social media blocked
An internet shutdown, which was imposed citing national security reasons, was partially restored on Monday.
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Deadly protests in Uganda after Bobi Wine arrested again
Several people killed and dozens wounded as police fire tear gas and bullets to disperse presidential candidate’s supporters, who are protesting against his arrest.
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine released, 37 dead in protests over his arrest
Popular singer and politician freed on bail, local media reported, as death toll in protests over his arrest earlier this week hits 37.
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Uganda seeks to close YouTube channels linked to opposition
Government has asked Google to close 14 channels connected to pop star and opposition candidate Bobi Wine ahead of presidential elections next month.
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine arrested after presidential nomination: Party
Popular singer and opposition presidential hopeful taken away by police just after he was certified as a candidate in next year’s election.
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More displacement in East Africa as Lake Victoria swells
Almost half a million people have been left homeless as floods devastate East Africa.
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COVID-19 the newest threat for Uganda’s mountain gorillas
There are concerns that COVID-19 could undermine 40 years of conservation efforts to protect Uganda’s mountain gorillas. CBC’s Margaret Evans went to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to see the challenges of balancing tourism and...
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Will Kagame and Museveni resolve their dispute?
Leaders set to meet on Friday in bid to resolve continuing dispute that led to closing of their shared border.
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Cameroon's 92-year-old President Seeks 8th Term
Across African countries like Cameroon, Uganda, and Ivory Coast, a growing trend is raising serious questions about democracy.
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Uganda secretly sends hundreds of troops to DR Congo - UN experts
As many as 1,000 troops have deployed in Bunia, as well as to the Mahagi and Djugu territories in Ituri province without Kinshasa's authorization, according to UN experts. Ugandan authorities say the deployment is meant to tackle the...
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Natural harmony of Uganda's 'Ghost Island' under threat from international tourism
On a tiny island in Uganda’s Lake Victoria, local fishermen have created a rare harmony with nature, guided by strict cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs. But with growing interest from tourists, there are fears this fragile...
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Pix of the Day: July 3, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
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Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule
The 80-year-old leader pledges economic growth from today’s GDP of $66bn to $500bn within the next five years.
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Former refugee 'couldn't be more proud' to become Canadian citizen
Agnes Lomoro arrived in Nova Scotia as a skilled refugee health-care worker four years ago. Originally from South Sudan, she now works as a registered nurse and has recently become a Canadian citizen. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire has the...
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From Uganda to NYC: Zohran Mamdani's rise in American politics
Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary jolted the political establishment. It's also proving to be an inspiration for South Asian and Muslim communities, who saw themselves reflected in his campaign.