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Ugandan play tackles taboo suject of homosexuality, Malagasy villagers attack zebu poachers, and more
22/09/2012 - THE OBSERVERS

Ugandan play tackles taboo suject of homosexuality, Malagasy villagers attack zebu poachers, and more

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
'Marikana Massacre' exposes deep social divisions
23/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

'Marikana Massacre' exposes deep social divisions

Memorials were held across South Africa this week for the 44 people killed in clashes at the Marikana platinum mine. Next, Meles Zenawi, the man who ruled Ethiopia for the past two decades, has died - we take a look at his legacy. Finally, we head up to the beautiful "Mountains of the Moon" in Uganda to discover a trek to Africa’s third-highest peak.
‘A neutral force in eastern DR Congo is a false solution’
19/08/2012 - DR CONGO

‘A neutral force in eastern DR Congo is a false solution’

In a bid to bring stability to DR Congo’s restive eastern region, heads of states from Africa's Great Lakes region agreed to deploy a neutral international force. But with few details and fewer commitments, is it likely to bring peace to the region?
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Uganda's Kiprotich strikes gold in Olympic marathon
12/08/2012 - OLYMPIC GAMES 2012

Uganda's Kiprotich strikes gold in Olympic marathon

Uganda's Stephen Kiprotich became the country’s second ever Olympic gold winner on Sunday when he took the lead in the men’s marathon, beating Kenyan rival Abel Kirui to the finish line by just under 30 seconds.
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Summit ends with no agreement on Congo-Rwanda force
08/08/2012 - RWANDA-DR CONGO

Summit ends with no agreement on Congo-Rwanda force

A two-day summit of regional leaders aimed at defusing tensions between Rwanda and DR Congo, which have traded accusations of aiding each other's rebels, ended inconclusively on Wednesday. The leaders pledged to meet again in a month.
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Rwanda and DR Congo leaders meet amid wave of unrest
08/08/2012 - RWANDA-DR CONGO

Rwanda and DR Congo leaders meet amid wave of unrest

High level talks between the presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo got underway in Uganda on Tuesday aimed at quelling mounting tension in the region caused by a recent upsurge in rebel fighting. Leaders hope to set up a neutral force in the region.
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Uganda: Ebola strikes again
02/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Uganda: Ebola strikes again

A new outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda has brought back terrifying memories, but authorities say they have the problem under control. Meanwhile, NGOs ask for help as mortality rates rise in South Sudan's refugee camps. Finally, Rwanda uses unpopular tactics towards its thousands of orphans from the 1994 genocide.
Uganda takes precautions against deadly Ebola outbreak
31/07/2012 - UGANDA

Uganda takes precautions against deadly Ebola outbreak

In an effort to contain a lethal Ebola outbreak in Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni made a public announcement Monday advising people to avoid basic bodily contact such as shaking hands to limit exposure to the virus, which has already killed 14.
Health officials confirm Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda
29/07/2012 - UGANDA

Health officials confirm Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda

Ugandan health officials and a spokesperson from the World Health Organization confirmed on Saturday an Ebola virus outbreak in the country which has so far killed 14 people. There is currently no cure or vaccine for the disease.
DRC troops, civilians fleeing to Uganda after rebel clashes
06/07/2012 - DR CONGO - UGANDA

DRC troops, civilians fleeing to Uganda after rebel clashes

Uganda's army said Friday they are trying to decide what to do with some 600 troops and more than 2,000 civilians who have fled the Democratic Republic of Congo following recent clashes with Congolese rebels over a border town there.
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