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  • After pre-election violence, ‘fear’ ahead of Uganda’s presidential poll

    After pre-election violence, ‘fear’ ahead of Uganda’s presidential poll

    • Jan 13, 2021

    There is “fear and anxiety” ahead of elections in Uganda, as President Yoweri Museveni – who has ruled the country since 1986 – seeks a sixth term in office.

    By Charles Collins
  • In predominantly Christian Uganda, some still fear attacks

    In predominantly Christian Uganda, some still fear attacks

    • Dec 20, 2020

    millions of Christians in Uganda who face persecution from radical Muslims and some members of traditional African religions.

    By Tonny Onyulo, CNS
  • During pandemic, some Ugandan Catholic women consider using birth control

    During pandemic, some Ugandan Catholic women consider using birth control

    • Nov 18, 2020

    The Catholic Church prohibits use of artificial methods of contraception, and Catholic leaders in Uganda have opposed the birth control campaign. Roughly 39 percent of Uganda’s 42 million people are Catholic.

    By Tonny Onyulo
  • African Catholic climate activists warn against proposed pipeline

    African Catholic climate activists warn against proposed pipeline

    • Sep 12, 2020

    As Catholic groups worldwide divest from fossil fuels, some priests, environmental conservationists and activists in East Africa are resisting an oil pipeline taking shape in their region.

    By Fredrick Nzwili, CNS
  • Robbers invade convent in Uganda, beat nuns while taking valuables, cash

    Robbers invade convent in Uganda, beat nuns while taking valuables, cash

    • Jul 13, 2020

    Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni instructed security officials to carry out a thorough investigation to track down robbers who attacked a convent 75 miles west of the capital.

    By Godfrey Olukya
  • Lockdown leads to rise in child abuse cases in Uganda

    Lockdown leads to rise in child abuse cases in Uganda

    • Jun 12, 2020

    In Uganda, reports of child abuse have surged since the schools were closed on March 24 to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

    By Crux Staff
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