Tag: #Uganda
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Are This Weeks Elections in Uganda Rigged?
Kampala, Jan 12 (AFP/APP): Uganda’s opposition frontrunner on Tuesday urged supporters to turn out in large numbers and to “protect” this week’s election from rigging, accusing the ruling party of trying to intimidate voters. The appeal from Bobi Wine came as the popstar-turned-presidential aspirant alleged his home was raided and staff beaten by security forces…
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Journalist in Hospital after Clash at Uganda Opposition Rally
A journalist is in hospital after a clash at a Uganda opposition rally.
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28 Die in Violent Start to Uganda’s Election Season
28 have died in a violent start to Uganda’s election season.
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Half of the World’s Refugee Population Resides in only Six Countries
WASHINGTON (17th Nov, 2019): The number of refugees from all over the world rose to 26 million in 2018, and continue to set new records. According to the newly released report by UNHCR and World Bank estimaes, the number of refugees globally rose to 25.9 million in 2018, up from 25.4 million in 2017, and setting…
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Rebels kill 5 in DR Congo as army offensive rages
Goma, DR Congo, Nov 12 (AFP/APP): Suspected Ugandan rebels hacked five civilians to death in eastern DR Congo overnight as an offensive against militia groups neared the end of its second week, local sources said Tuesday. Suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) killed five people in the village of Mayi-Moya near the city…