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DW South Africa · 55 min ago Uganda's debt crisis deepens ahead of elections
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Uganda's debt crisis deepens ahead of elections
Uganda's national debt stands at $32.3 billion (27.5 billion), with the government recently approving a loan of 9 trillion Ugandan shillings ($2.5 billion, 2.1 billion), fueling concern over the country's spiraling finances. For many Ugandans, the direct impact of this borrowing is invisible because the promised benefits never seem to materialize. But for economist Steven Alor, the public is paying a heavy price for the government's fiscal indiscipline.
Uganda: Yoweri Museveni eyes more years in the presidency – DW – 09/23/2025
09/23/2025September 23, 2025 Incumbent Museveni leads the pack of Uganda's presidential candidates hoping to add to his almost 40 years in power. But despite economic growth, there has been increasing pressure on human rights and dissenters. https://p.dw.com/p/50j0L For millions of Ugandans under 40, Yoweri Museveni is the only president they have ever known.
Museveni eyes more years in the presidency
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Uganda: Museveni eyes more years in the presidency – DW – 09/19/2025
09/19/2025September 19, 2025 Incumbent Museveni leads the pack of Uganda's presidential candidates, hoping to add to his almost 40 years in power. But despite economic growth, there has been increasing pressure on human rights and dissenters. https://p.dw.com/p/50j0L For millions of Ugandans under 40, Yoweri Museveni is the only president they have ever known.
Uganda: Who will vote for future presidents? – DW – 09/20/2024
For decades, Ugandans have elected their president through universal suffrage, which gives all adult citizens the right to vote. However, there are discussions within Uganda's ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party about proposing a bill to amend the country's constitution and adopt a parliamentary system of government. If such an amendment is passed, Ugandans would no longer vote directly for their president.
Uganda: Uproar After Uganda Enacts Anti-Gay Law
Human rights activists are seeking a review of Uganda's anti-homosexuality law signed by President Yoweri Museveni. The law, one of the harshest in the world, has already sent members of the LGBTQ community into hiding. Uganda's latest anti-Homosexuality law is one of the world's most brutal legislations that seeks to restrict homosexual rights in Uganda and punish offenders.
Uproar after Uganda enacts anti-gay law – DW – 05/30/2023
41 minutes ago41 minutes ago Human rights activists are seeking a review of Uganda's anti-homosexuality law signed by President Yoweri Museveni. The law, one of the harshest in the world, has reportedly sent members of the LGBTQ into hiding. Uganda's latest anti-Homosexuality law is one of the world's most brutal that seeks to restrict homosexual rights in Uganda and punish offenders.
Uganda - New Anti-LGBTQ Law Restricts Media and Activists Too
Uganda's new and stricter laws to punish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people puts draconian restrictions on the media and advocates for LGBTQ rights too. Journalists in Uganda are wary over the new Anti-Homosexuality Bill that is making its way into law, providing for harsher punishment for the country's LGBTQ community. It also includes restrictions on the media.
Uganda: New anti-LGBTQ law restricts media and activists too – DW – 03/23/2023
| 20 minutes ago20 minutes ago Uganda's new and stricter laws to punish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people puts draconian restrictions on the media and advocates for LGBTQ rights too. https://p.dw.com/p/4P7Wp Journalists in Uganda are wary over the new Anti-Homosexuality Bill that is making its way into law, providing for harsher punishment for the country's LGBTQ community. It also includes restrictions on the media.
Uganda Demands Probe Into 'LGBTQ Activities' in Schools
The Ugandan parliament is investigating what it calls the festering of homosexual activities in schools, amid public outcry. The country is known for its staunch opposition to homosexuality. Anna, not her real name, sits in a chair at her home in Makindye, a suburb of Uganda's capital, Kampala. She showed DW the scars that are visible on her body, and explained that the wounds were inflicted by a mob who were against her sexuality. Anna is transgender.
Que consequências terá o Uganda por receber refugiados afegãos? | DW | 26.08.2021
No total, 2 mil afegãos são esperados no Uganda, o maior anfitrião de refugiados em África. Alguns críticos temem ataques terroristas, outros calculam que Museveni poderá "lavar imagem" de violador dos direitos humanos. Um grupo de 51 refugiados afegãos chegou esta quarta-feira (25.08) ao Uganda onde serão acolhidos temporariamente até serem reassentados de forma definitiva nos Estados Unidos e outros países. O país africano espera 2 mil pessoas que estão a fugir dos Talibãs.
Africa: A Third Wave of Coronavirus Infections Hits Africa
The rate of COVID-19 cases is rising in many parts of Africa, where governments face alarming shortages of funds and vaccines. German Development Minister Gerd Müller is getting a closer look. German Development Minister Gerd Müller's first stop on his weeklong tour of West Africa trip was Lome, the capital of the small country of Togo. As in all African countries, there is a shortage of vaccines and medical equipment.
Uganda Vote Not 100 Percent Free, Credible, Election Observer Says
Charity Kalebbo Ahimbisibwe, the head of the Citizens' Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda, says she does not believe that the 2021 elections for president and parliament were free, fair and credible. DW: Would you describe the January 14 elections as free and fair? Charity Kalebbio Ahimbisibwe: That's a very tough question to answer.
Uganda: Using Smartphone Tech to Improve Maternal Health in Uganda
Uganda is still grappling with high maternal and perinatal mortality rates. A new app allows women to quickly access vital health services, as well as education on antenatal care. Uganda has consistently ranked among the highest in the world when it comes to maternal and perinatal mortality. According to the country's Demographic Health Survey, over one in a thousand live births are affected. In 42% of cases, women delayed seeking healthcare, 9% of which were due to a lack of transport.
Uganda's Army Reels in the Graduates
Law, arts and science majors are among those wanting to sign up as Ugandan defence force undertakes its latest recruitment drive. Tough training aside, the army is seen as a reliable employer when jobs are scarce. It's a beehive of activity at the training grounds of Wakiso District where soldiers, recruits and onlookers have converged during the army recruitment exercise.
Ugandans Unhappy With Ban On Used Cars' Import
A law enforced in 2018 bans the import of vehicles older than 15 years. The legislation was aimed at stopping pollution and reducing accidents with unsafe cars. But Ugandans are not happy: They can't afford the new ones. 26-year-old Teddy Apili saved for a year and a half to make her dream of owning a car come true. It's an old dream, she says, but it was shattered by the law and the ensuing increase in prices. "It came at the wrong time for many people. And the fuel price is also up.
Uganda: Tax Hikes for Secondhand Cars
By Frank YigaSecondhand vehicles are an affordable option for many potential car buyers. Uganda's government, however, wants to stop old cars from entering the country, saying they're not safe and pollute the environment. More than 45,000 imported cars were recorded by Uganda's Revenue Authority in 2014. Of these, only 15 percent were new and 85 percent used. Many of the imports come from Japan.
Uganda: Why Children Still Beg On the Streets of Kampala
By Frank YigaThey are as young as 4 and Kampala's city authorities have said their numbers are rising. DW reporter Frank Yiga reports on why children end up on the streets of Uganda's capital. Twelve-year-old Richard Kawadwa is with five children his age on a busy Kampala road. He's been on the street for a year after he running away from home. "The reason why I ran away home is that I lost my aunt's money when she sent me to the shop.
Uganda: Meat Contaminated By Toxic Chemicals
By Frank YigaSome butchers are using dangerous chemicals to preserve meat and keep away flies. Formaldehyde, a chemical used to preserve dead bodies in hospitals, is one of the chemicals being used. In Uganda's capital Kampala, Nakasero market is a one stop center for groceries, ranging from vegetables, fruits, fish and beef. Until a few days ago, nobody questioned why the beef here stayed so fresh.
Uganda: Meat Contaminated By Toxic Chemicals
By Frank YigaSome butchers are using dangerous chemicals to preserve meat and keep away flies. Formaldehyde, a chemical used to preserve dead bodies in hospitals, is one of the chemicals being used. In Uganda's capital Kampala, Nakasero market is a one stop center for groceries, ranging from vegetables, fruits, fish and beef. Until a few days ago, nobody questioned why the beef here stayed so fresh.
Uganda's 'Super Beans' - an Answer to Food Insecurity?
By Frank Yiga"Super bean" is the catchy word for a bio-fortified variety of beans developed in Uganda. They're nutritious, grow fast and are a good basis to feed Uganda's growing population. "They are very fast in growing. These beans are good yielders," 55-year-old Florence Nakasumba, explained as she worked on her small patch of land. She is a small-scale farmer in Masaka district in Central Uganda. "You have to plant one seed.
Uganda: Antenatal Care in Uganda - Not a Women's Only Affair
By Frank YigaCouples first. That's the policy that clinics in Uganda have adopted to encourage fathers to accompany expectant mothers for their check-ups. Women who turn up alone often find themselves at the back of the queue. Bella Kasigaire is four months pregnant. She hops on a bicycle taxi or boda boda to reach Kawolo hospital in Buikwe district. Her husband has never set foot in the hospital to attend the antenatal check-ups for any of her pregnancies.
Uganda: Stepping Up Male Circumcision to Fight HIV
By Frank YigaMale circumcision is said to reduce a man's risk of contracting HIV by 60 percent. Uganda is making an effort to revive these procedures, which recently went into decline. Frank Yiga reports from Kampala. As he prepares to circumcise 25-year-old Paul Katende, the doctor unpacks his surgical instruments one by one: scissors, syringes, blades and other tools. They were making the young man visibly nervous: "I am already scared of going into that room, eh!" he said.
Uganda: Stepping up Male Circumcision to Fight HIV
By Frank YigaMale circumcision is said to reduce a man's risk of contracting HIV by 60% Uganda is making an effort to revive this procedures, which went into decline because of a lack of equipment. Frank Yiga reports from Kampala. As he prepares to circumcise 25-year-old Paul Katende, the doctor unpacks his surgical instruments one by one: scissors, syringes, blades and other tools. They were making the young man visibly nervous: "I am already scared of going into that room, eh!" he said.
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