As Uganda broke free from British rule on October 9, 1962, I was among the lucky few who witnessed history unfold at Kololo Independence Grounds. I had just completed my education in 1960 at Ntare ...
As summarized in one recent account of Uganda's history: The dream of Ugandan independence quickly became a nightmare from which the country has yet to emerge. Understanding the dimensions of this ...
Uganda hopes to attract tourists with a war museum showcasing some of the darkest moments from its history. Atrocities committed under ex-President Idi Amin's brutal eight-year rule and by the ...
on the eve of the fifth anniversary of independence, a peace deal fell apart and war resumed. Every day thousands of refugees streamed across the border into Uganda, where they’re allowed to ...