East Africa has rewritten marathon history as Sabastian Sawe produced a stunning breakthrough at the London Marathon, redefining what was thought possible over the marathon distance.
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Uganda’s longtime leader declared winner in disputed vote
Museveni claims victory in Uganda’s contested election as opposition leader Bobi Wine goes into hiding amid chaos, violence and accusations of fraud.
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Uganda goes to the polls amid heavy security and internet blackout
Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.
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Mahmood Mamdani on how Uganda’s history shaped his belonging — and his son’s moment
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, “Slow Poison.” The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda’s struggle for independence.
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They were promised a lifeline to ‘graduate’ from poverty. Then it was taken away
Thousands of South Sudanese refugees and impoverished locals in Uganda saw a brighter future with a new USAID-funded project. They’d get $205 and coaching to build a business. Then came the cuts.
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Coffee transformed her life — and the lives of women from her village in Uganda
Meridah Nandudu was a single mom of two kids, unemployed and in despair. Then she had an idea: Maybe the “humble” coffee beans she’d grown up with on her parents’ farm could lead her to a better life.
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Aid cuts hit Uganda hard. With worry and grit, it’s finding new ways to save lives
Uganda is one of the countries that’s greatly affected by the reduction of U.S. foreign aid. Here’s how the health care system is responding — with trepidation, innovation and resilience.
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South Sudan “on the brink” UN warns amid renewed violence
The worlds youngest country teetering on the brink of another conflict and the possibility of regional war.
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Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned in gasoline attack
Rebecca Cheptegei, who was 33, had competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. She died from organ failure after being set on fire by a man local authorities described as Cheptegei’s partner.
