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Christian Aid warns that anti gay attacks will lead to rise in HIV cases

ANTI-GAY ATTACKS WILL LEAD TO RISE IN HIV CASES, WARNS CHRISTIAN AID The increasingly targeted attacks on gay people in a number of African countries, which are thought to have…

Gays in Uganda cry foul as homosexual rights activist is found murdered

Gays in Uganda cry foul as homosexual rights activist is found murdered

Gays in Uganda are worried that threats against homosexuals in Uganda may have turned from theoretical threats to practical levels, following the murder of a gay rights activist. David Kisule…

Uganda and United States authorities warn of terrorist attacks during elections

Uganda and United States authorities warn of terrorist attacks during elections

As Uganda prepares to hold the 2011 general elections, the country is being placed on a high terror alert with increasing concerns that terrorists might target campaign rallies and election…

Connaught Offers International doctoral scholarships at University of Toronto, Canada

The primary purpose of the Connaught International Scholarships for Doctoral Students is to assist graduate units in recruiting and supporting outstanding international scholars to the University of Toronto’s graduate programs.…

President Museveni’s address to the nation on Liberation Day

President Museveni’s address to the nation on Liberation Day

Uganda on January 26th marked the 26th anniversary of the Liberation day remembering the takeover of Uganda by the National Resistance Amy led by current President Yoweri Museveni. The national celebrations were…

IIED Climate change study provides greenhouse-gas emissions for 100 cities in 33 nations

News Release - Study asks ‘whose greenhouse gas is it anyway?’ and urges a broader look at cities and climate change Policymakers need to take a fresh look at the…

South Africa to equip Oliver Tambo Military Academy in Uganda

South Africa to equip Oliver Tambo Military Academy in Uganda

South Africa has promised to donate military equipment worth 7,000,000 Rands about 2.2 Billion Uganda shillings to equip Oliver Tambo Military Academy, which is lcoated in Nakaseke district. The promise was…

Kampala mayor candidate Lukwago accuses Electoral Commission of favouring Sematimba

Kampala mayor candidate Lukwago accuses Electoral Commission of favouring Sematimba

Education qualifications are turning out to be a defining factor in the Kampala mayoral race with the two leading contenders Erias Lukwango and Peter Sematimba involved. Erias Lukwago, the MP…

Electoral Commission launches SMS updates on 2011 general elections

Electoral Commission launches SMS updates on 2011 general elections

The Uganda Electoral Commission has launched an SMS service where Ugandans can get updates on the 2011 election process on their mobile phones. The SMS (short Message Service) system to…

Kizza Besigye faces arrest over Kyoga remarks against President Museveni

Kizza Besigye faces arrest over Kyoga remarks against President Museveni

Police have rejuvenated a case where Presidential Candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye is alleged to have told the people of Amolatar in April last year that President Museveni had sold Lake Kyoga to foreign…