Tag Archives: Politics of Uganda

Uganda: oil and the age of entitlement

September 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Angelo Izama At Forest Mall, errand boys and girls for Kampala’s wealthy families dash back and forth. The Mall is part of a string of new developments providing office space for banks, coffee shops and expensive boutiques. A cashmere … read more »

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China’s State Oil Company in Talks for Uganda Refinery

February 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Chinese state media say one of the country’s largest national oil companies is in negotiations to invest in Uganda’s first ever oil refinery. The China Daily said Thursday that the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) plans to invest … read more »

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Tullow begins Uganda farmdown after PSA signing with Uganda Government – By Angelo Izama

February 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Last Friday (4th Feb), the Ugandan government finally signed Production Sharing Agreements with UK based Tullow Oil. The deal has been in waiting for months as a bargain was struck on the one hand between the government and the oil … read more »

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Uganda’s anti-gay bill re-introduced

February 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kampala – A lawmaker in Uganda is re-introducing an anti-gay bill that received wide condemnation, including from President Barack Obama. The bill was re-introduced on Tuesday by David Bahati, the bill’s primary backer. It was originally introduced in 2009 but … read more »

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Uganda militia attack DRC army base

November 3, 2011 by benim

Kinshasa – A Democratic Republic of Congo army official says Ugandan militiamen launched an overnight attack on a military base in eastern DRC in an attempt to free detained leaders. The army spokesperson, Eric Ruhorimbere said the fighters descended on … read more »

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Ugandan Rebel Official: Trial of Lord’s Resistance Army Commander a Publicity Stunt

July 12, 2011 by benim

A leading member of the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) calls the trial of one of its former commanders a publicity stunt. Justine Labeja is the acting leader of the LRA’s peace team.The timing of the trial, he said, is … read more »

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Nigeria, Uganda who is telling the truth?

May 19, 2011 by benim

In an article, “Ugandan president apologizes for stoning of Nigerian president’s car on inauguration day”, appeared in The Washington Post of May 17, Uganda’s President reaffirm, the Nigerian presidential convoy was stoned, but the Nigerian government had earlier denied reports … read more »

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Ugandan opposition leader Besigye heads home

May 12, 2011 by benim

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye left Kenya on a flight for home on Thursday, 24 hours after being barred from making the journey. His return to Uganda coincides with President Yoweri Museveni being sworn in for a fourth term after … read more »

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2 dead: Riots erupt in Uganda after brutal arrest

April 29, 2011 by benim

KAMPALA, Uganda – Army troops and police fired live bullets at rioting demonstrators Friday, and at least two people were killed and 120 wounded in the largest anti-government protest in sub-Saharan Africa this year. Rioters burned tires in downtown streets … read more »

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Uganda: Police attempt to stop opposition protests

April 23, 2011 by benim

Police are patrolling the streets of Uganda’s capital, Kampala, in an effort to prevent an escalation of opposition led protest across the east Africa country. Leading opposition leaders are due to spend the Easter holidays in jail after being refused … read more »

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Uganda bars media from outing gays

January 3, 2011 by benim

A Ugandan High Court judge has ruled that media companies in the country should not publish the identities of people they say are homosexuals. The decision was described as a “landmark ruling” by gay rights activists. The case was brought … read more »

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