Twitter users and bloggers have responded to riots that broke out late last week in Uganda’s capital city, leaving at least 21 dead. By Monday, Kampala was relatively calm — but the turmoil points to mounting tensions between Uganda's government and traditional kingdoms.
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Blogwatch / Video
September 14, 2009
Twitter, blogs and Kenyan TV on deadly Ugandan riots
Video
January 27, 2009
Rebels return to Uganda to beg forgiveness
Uganda's anti-government rebel group, the Lord's Resistance Army, became notorious for kidnapping children and forcing them to take up their cause. Now, years later, some of those former rebels have returned home to their villages in Uganda, searching for redemption.
Perspectives
December 19, 2008
African nations unite against Ugandan rebel group
Uganda, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo mounted a joint offensive against Uganda’s anti-government Lord's Resistance Army this week. A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes that broader efforts to combat the violence are needed.
Signature Video
December 10, 2008
Free healthcare but long lines in Uganda
Uganda suffers from an extreme shortage of health workers, particularly in more remote rural areas.
Signature Video
December 9, 2008
Mountain gorillas rustle through Uganda’s forest
Uganda's Bwindi Forest is home to almost half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, an endangered species. Correspondent Martin Seemungal treks through the wilderness to observe some of the rare creatures in their natural habitat.
Blogwatch
October 24, 2008
African nations create joint trade market
Twenty-six African nations have created a single regional free trade market that could become a more powerful player on the world stage.
Blogwatch
October 6, 2008
Bloggers recount independence day festivities
Over the last week, several nations celebrated their independence. Here is a round-up of blogger accounts of the world festivities.
