Uganda
Rainforest Chimpanzees Dig Wells for Water in Fascinating, Rare Behavior
This is the first time that well-digging has been observed in a group of chimpanzees living in the rainforest.
Elephant Tramples Tourist to Death After He Left His Car During Safari
The Uganda Wildlife Authority said the angry elephant charged at the victim and killed him on the spot.
Insect With 'Almost Completely Unknown' Biology Found in Remote Rainforest
The insect is so rare that the most recent sighting of a similar species was made in a different country in 1969.
U.S. Embassy Calls for Man's Release After 'Offensive Communication' Charge
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, a satirical fiction writer, was arrested in late December for posting tweets criticizing the Ugandan president and his son.
Uganda Schools Open for First Time in 83 Weeks, Kids Carry Mattresses
The Uganda school shutdown affected nearly 10 million students. The school reopened Monday, but it's uncertain for how long due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
State Department Employees in Uganda Had iPhones Hacked With NSO Group Tech
NSO Group said it would investigate the incident, and, if it showed NSO technology was in fact used, terminate the customers and seek legal action against them.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Suicide Bombing in Uganda
In addition to the deaths, the bombings sent 33 people to the hospital, five of whom are in critical condition.
Chaos Erupts in Uganda Capital From Suicide Bombings, Authorities Warn More
The attacks are believed to have been carried out by Allied Democratic Forces, an Islamic extremist group, a police spokesperson said.
Uganda Hospitals Said to Require Deposit Before COVID-19 Patients Admission
One hospital was accused of refusing to hand over a dead body to the family, holding out for nearly $9,000 in unpaid medical bills.
2 Members of Uganda's Olympic Team Positive for Delta COVID Variant
A "no-spectator Games" remains an option for the Tokyo Olympics, which officially open in just four weeks.
Uganda Bans Public and Private Transportation Amid Spike in COVID Cases
All public and private transportation will be prohibited in Uganda as the nation grapples with COVID-19 and variant outbreaks. The only exceptions to the rule are vehicles transporting cargo, the sick and essential workers.
Singer Kicks Fan Who Tried to Grope Her During Performance
Ugandan singer Vinka was praised after a viral video showed her kicking a fan who attempted to grope her while she was on stage.
Akon's Romance with Dictatorship
Akon's clear disregard for democracy in Uganda and support of a murderous regime is an unbearable affront to human dignity.
After Twitter Complained of Censorship, Uganda's Election Ends in Disputes
Critics have complained about Twitter permanently suspending President Donald Trump's account on the one hand and condemning Uganda's internet shutdown on the other.
How Coronavirus—and Lack of Tourism—Impact East Africa's Gorillas
Gorilla tourism brings much-needed revenue to conservation and communities in East Africa. With these elements at risk due to COVID-19, here's how travelers can support the local people, so they don't resort to poaching.
When Young Girls Are Forced to Go to War
The first time Martha was forced to kill, she was just 10 years old. The long steel machete in her hands dwarfed her slight 4-foot frame as she was ordered to decapitate a villager.
Fake Credentials Lead to 6-Year Job for Fake Engineer, But He's Not Alone
Faking credentials and experience can only take you so far but these people tried, with some initial success, but paid a steep price.
LGBT Activists Subjected to Forced Anal Examinations While in Custody
16 LGBT activists in Uganda were taken into custody for their own protection only to be arrested and subjected to forced anal examinations.
'Kill the Gays' Bill Revived by Ugandan Government
The Ugandan bill—colloquially known as "Kill the Gays"—was nullified in 2014 on a technicality but the government said it plans to resurrect the bill within a few weeks.
Bonobo Mothers Help Their Sons to Mate
Bonobo mothers even direct their sons toward females who are ovulating, researchers have found.
Suspects Arrested in Kidnapping of U.S. Tourist
Kimberly Sue Endicott and her safari guide, Paul Mirenge-Remezo, were taken at gunpoint from their vehicle in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda last Tuesday.
American Tourist Kidnapped at Gunpoint in Uganda
Police are hunting for four men in connection with the incident. Officials said they had closed all exits between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which borders the park.
Energy Drink with Viagra Banned In Zambia
Vikas Kapoor, the general manager of the drink's manufacturer Revin Zambia, previously said the drink didn't contain any drugs as far as he knew.
Primitive Monkey Discovered in Kenyan Badlands
The early evolution of Old World monkeys is shrouded in mystery.
'Power' Drink With Viagra Gave Man Six-Hour Erection
After downing a bottle of SX Energy Natural Power Drink a Uganda man claimed he suffered a bout of sweats, heartbeat abnormalities… and a six-hour erection due to the drink containing a key ingredient used to manufacture Viagra.
Boat That Sank, Killing at Least 31, Was Overloaded
Officials believed revelers may not have heard the emergency announcements because of the loud music playing on the boat.
Crocodile Eats Mother and Her 5-Month-Old Child
There has been a spate of crocodile attacks in Uganda.
Ugandan Police Arrest U.S. Pastor Who Assaulted Staff
"Fuck Uganda, I've come to love Uganda, I've come to help Uganda, but Uganda hates Jesus through this son of a bitch," pastor Jimmy Tailor declares to the camera.
Uganda Passes Controversial Social Media Tax
Opponents see the legislation as a move to curtail freedom of expression.
Oklahoma Gorilla Trekker Stung to Death by Killer Wasps
"The wasps just attacked her at once in big numbers," said local police.