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So We Are Getting Involved in Another War-----UgandaDo you advocate isolationism? No neither do I but we have 9.4% unemployment, why are we getting involved in Libya, Pakistan, Somalia, Uganda, and Afghanistan?
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East African Travel and The O'nyong'nyong Virus: Health Considerations Before Traveling to UgandaWith O'nyong'nyong Virus outbreaks anticipated every 30 - 35 years, American travelers should monitor for health alerts before and while traveling to Uganda.
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Amos Omolo: The First of Uganda's Olympic Running FinalistsUganda sprinter Amos Omolo is part of the fast rising and astonishing tradition of east African runners of the 1960's and 1970's who were the beginnings of Africans dominating the world in the middle- and long-distances races since that time.
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Africa Month: Climate Change Education in UgandaUganda is one of the most affected African nations by climate change. It is taking this message to the schools (from "Africa Month" on 13.7 Billion Years, focusing on biodiversity, conservation, sustainable development and ethical consumption). -
Uganda: Basic Country DataIf you need to travel to Uganda, you will need to know these important factors about the country also known as the pearl of Africa
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Uganda Bombings: 64 People Killed While Gathered to Watch World CupAs fans gathered in Kampala, Uganda, to watch the World Cup final, terrorists simultaneously bombed two locations, killing 64 people, including one American. The country now fears an Al-Qaeda-linked group is behind the vicious attacks. -
Uganda 'Pearl of Africa': Winston Spencer-Churchill, Henry Morton Stanley, and the PhraseThe phrase "Pearl of Africa," conferred on Uganda country is commonly attributed by Ugandans to Winston Spencer-Churchill. Only some associate the phrase with explorer Henry Stanley. The origin of the phrase is traced here.
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Henry Morton Stanley and Uganda 'Pearl of Africa'The original reference to Uganda as "Pearl of Africa" seems to have begun being strongly attributed to Winston Churchill during the past three to four decades in Uganda. Much earlier sources greatly attribute the term to Henry Morton Stanley.
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Closure of Uganda Hospital for Children with HIV/AIDS Puts Thousands of Lives at RiskThe economic recession is threatening to reverse the progress made against HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
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Uganda and Kenya on the Failed State IndexMany of the countries in Africa face demographic pressures and refugee problems due to lack of resources in many areas. Kenya and Uganda are notable countries that have had changes in their countries vulnerability.
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Why You Should Take a Safari in UgandaWithin Uganda's borders lie lush mountains, vast lakes and dry grasslands that teem with all sorts of wildlife, making it a wonderful safari destination.
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Deadly Bombings in Uganda Kill at Least 74 PeopleIn the midst of religious terrorism, many Christian missionaries fail to understand that they are part of the problem. -
Uganda's Milestone Performance at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, NigeriaThe performance of Uganda at the All-Africa Games in 1973 stands as her best ever at these Games. The tally was 8 gold, 6 silver, 6 bronze medals, Uganda emerging fifth overall on the continent behind Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, respectively.
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The Soviet Union and Uganda: The Dual Boxing Competition of 1970 in KampalaOn December 12th 1970, an international dual boxing match between the Soviet Union and Uganda, was held in Kampala. Uganda had become an established boxing powerhouse by notably emerging as the leading Commonwealth of Nations' boxing nation.
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Uganda's First Cake Festival Supports Children in NeedCake Festival takes comes to Kampala, Uganda. -
The FreeStyle Life Partners with the Voice Project to Amplify Peace in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of CongoThe FreeStyle Life, Inc. is now calling all music fans, humanitarians, musicians and artists to amplify peace by donating to The Voice Project and spread the word by sharing these songs within their favorite social media networks. -
U.S. Military Forces Hunting Lord's Resistance Army in UgandaPresident Obama ordered 100 military advisers to Uganda in an effort to capture former Lord's Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony.
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Boots on the Ground in UgandaThe United States is sending 100 combat troops into Uganda, as Advisors and trainers, according to CNN. Troops may also end up in other African countries such as South Sudan, The Central African Republic, and the Democratic republic of the Congo
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Vitalish Bbege: Uganda's Devastating Boxing Champion and the Victories in GermanyVitalish Bbege was Uganda and Africa welterweight boxing champion in 1974, a pre-Olympics Tournament Runner-Up before moving to Germany where he boxed for BC Flensburg and even represented Germany.
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Amos Omolo and John Akii-Bua:Comparing And Contrasting Two Major Uganda RunnersWhile sprinter Amos Omolo was Uganda's most renowned track star of the 1960's, hurdler and sprinter John Akii-Bua was in turn Uganda's most significant track athlete of the 1970's.
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1,000 Words About UgandaInstead of television and camaraderie among workers, the easiest diversion for truckers was sex. Katuna, Uganda is one towns along the Northern Transport Corridor-a span of highway that stretches from Kenya all the way to Djibouti -
Justin Arop: Uganda's Most Distinguished Javelin Thrower and Field AthleteAmong Justin Arop's numerous accomplishments was the 82.68 meters javelin throw at the Olympics of 1980 in Moscow; a new Uganda and Africa record!
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KC Local Raises Money for Uganda with His New BookMichael Shoemaker Seeks to Aid Activist Group Invisible Children In Providing Relief to Uganda With Sales of "Incoherent Ramblings of a Mad Man" at Amazon.com -
The Boxers and the Best of Uganda's Commonwealth of Nations Games' Overall PerformancesIt was at the Commonwealth of Nations Games of 1970 and 1974, that were held in the city Edinburgh in Scotland and in Christchurch in New Zealand respectively, that Uganda's competitors were most victorious at these quadrennial events.
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Circle of Peace School in Uganda and Givology Offer Unique OpportunityImagine a day in the life of a Ugandan child. Some have no shoes, no food, no water and no school. What would a child from Uganda buy with $50.00? They'll tell you in the linked video.
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Rural Water Needs in Uganda: The Story of One Woman and Her Family Lacking Clean WaterIn rural Uganda, lack of access to safe water is holding back development. To get to grips with the issues of living without safe or close water, I spent a day with Maraim Kaharu and her family with the UK charity WaterAid. -
Traditional Marriage in Uganda is FascinatingThe Bagwere occupy the district of Pallisa in eastern Uganda. They are a tribe from Bantu ethnic group of people. The Bantu group has extended to cover the southern, eastern and some central areas of Africa.
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Edwin Ekiring Provides Hope for UgandaEdwin Ekiring is the best badminton player in Uganda. He has been providing hope for Uganda.
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Uganda's Stand on Global WarmingUganda's perspective on global warming
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Uganda Crisis - Children of WarEssay written on the Uganda Crisis. Meant to create awareness and inform other about the genocide and abuse of children in Uganda. Also has section on what you can do to help.
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A Student Advocate's Perspective: A Call for Peace From the War in Northern Uganda, FinallyThe recently released Vanity Fair magazine issue features a variety of African issues. The war in Northern Uganda is a significant problem, in addition to the fight against AIDS and poverty throughout Africa.
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Uganda's Children of WarUganda has come a long way from the ravages of Idi Amin and internal civil war. Unfortunately in the northern portion, there still brews a sinister force that has wreaked havoc on families and, especially, children.
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Disease & Starvation Threaten 50,000 in Eastern UgandaAccording to a recent press release, there are more than 50,000 citizens of Eastern Uganda whose lives are threatened because of disease and starvation.
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Crisis Group Report: Achieving Peace in Northern UgandaThe International Crisis Group has published a new report on the peace process in northern Uganda.
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Two-Pronged Effort Needed to End War in UgandaThe International Crisis Group (ICG) said that the best approach to ending the decades long conflict in Northern Uganda is a two-pronged approach.
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Is Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill Reminiscent of Nazi Germany's Jewish Exterminations?This is a disturbing turn of events in a country that is not my own, toward a group of people that I'm not a part of. Nonetheless - I am appalled.
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Alienated by the War in Northern Uganda: Interview with an Ex- Lord's Resistance Army RebelAbducted at the age of 12, he spent 21 years in captivity and became a military chief. After 22 years of war in Northern Uganda, rebels return home under amnesty but many feel lost and alienated, and do not know from where to start their new lives.
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Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill Threatened to Execute Some Gay CitizensWith the help of United States Senators and Evangelists, Uganda introduced a bill that would order offending homosexuals to be hanged to death.
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The Rock Music Revolution Sweeps Kampala, UgandaA review of how rock music has taken Kampala, Uganda, by storm. -
Uganda's War on HomosexualityUganda's homosexuality bill was inspired by three evangelical Christians, all American.
