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A look back at 50 years of Ugandan independence

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

British rule over Uganda came to an end on October 9, 1962. Half a century later, the African nation still has not made the transition to genuine democracy. In the early years of the 20th century, Winston Churchill, Britain’s World … read more »

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Uganda gay workshop raided by ethics minister Lokodo

February 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A Uganda cabinet minister has raided a workshop for gay activists and tried to arrest the organiser, a Ugandan paper and UK-based rights group have said. Minister for Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo said the gathering was “illegal” and ordered … read more »

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Uganda killer of gay activist gets 30yrs

November 10, 2011 by benim

Mukono – A Ugandan court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for killing a gay rights activist. A high court judge on Thursday handed down the sentence to 22-year-old Sidney Nsubuga Enoch, who admitted that he bludgeoned … read more »

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