Tag: Uganda
Anti-gay law: Uganda accuses World Bank of blackmail
Uganda accused the World Bank of blackmail Friday after the lender stalled a $90-million loan over the east African nation’s…
Museveni to snub Obama on anti-gay law
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni will sign into law a controversial bill that will see homosexuals jailed for life despite international…
Obama warns Uganda on anti-gay law
US President Barack Obama on Sunday warned Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni against enacting anti-gay legislation, calling it a “step backward”…
Jumia Launches In Uganda
JUMIA, Africa’s leading online shopping destination has extended its services to Uganda, with promises to provide its new customers with…
EU lawmakers condemn Nigeria’s anti-gay law
The European Parliament has “forcefully condemned” laws in nearly 80 countries which criminalise or otherwise discriminate against homosexual men and…
Football: Uganda crash out of CECAFA Cup
Ten-man Tanzania beat Uganda 3-2 on penalties to knock the defending champions out of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in…
Supporters of Museveni remove Kampala Mayor
The mayor of Uganda’s capital Kampala was ousted from office by local councillors on Monday after a lengthly power struggle…
U-20 World Cup Qualifier: Uganda Beat Sudan 13-0
The Uganda Under -20, She Kobs, walloped Southern Sudan 13-0 in the return leg, at the KCCA, Lugogo ground, Kampala,…
Uganda recalls Somali peacekeepers over food scam
Uganda has recalled the commander of its peacekeeping force in Somalia and almost two dozen other officers suspected of involvement…
Uganda deports British gay theatre producer
Uganda has deported a British theatre producer who last year staged a play about homosexuality, which is illegal in Uganda,…
P-Square thrills them in Kampala
Nigeria’s singing duo, P-Square have thrilled thousands of Kampalans in a concert Friday night. New Vision, Uganda’s leading newspaper reported…
DStv Launches VoxAfrica Channel
DStv has launched the much awaited Afro-centric TV channel, VoxAfrica. The channel is available on the DStv Access, Family, Compact,…
Zambia break Uganda’s heart, escape with penalties
Defending champions Zambia qualified for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Saturday after winning a marathon penalty shootout in Uganda.…
Rwanda, Kenya Move Towards Digital Migration
Authorities in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda have banned the sale and importation of DVB-T boxes, as they take steps towards…