Workers at a U.S. airport incorrectly told a Ugandan she needed a transit visa to fly through Dublin, refusing to believe even the Irish government’s own website.
Category: Uganda
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China’s Exports to Africa Are Soaring as Trade to U.S. Plunges
Already this year, China’s trade surplus with Africa is nearly as big as all of 2024, a sign of how President Trump’s tariffs are reshaping the flow of goods.
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He Was Lured by a Promising Job, but Was Forced to Scam People
A Ugandan man named Jalil Muyeke traveled to Thailand for a promising job opportunity. He ended up being trafficked into a cybercrime operation.
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Africa’s Debt Crisis Has ‘Catastrophic Implications’ for the World
Crushing obligations to foreign creditors that have few precedents have sapped numerous African nations of growth and stoked social instability.
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Gilead Shot Provides Total Protection From HIV in Trial of Young African Women
An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates.
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An Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Law in Uganda Is Hurting the Economy
Passed in May, the Anti-Homosexuality Act is harming businesses that rely on foreign travelers and trade.
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Joshua Cheptegei Leads Uganda to the World Championships
Led by a duo of world record holders, athletes from Uganda’s Mount Elgon are challenging decades of Kenyan and Ethiopian dominance.
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‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ Review: A Pop Star Turns Politician
Uganda has been under authoritarian rule for decades. Wine has doggedly challenged its leader, and this documentary shows the price he’s paid.
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‘Once Upon a Time in Uganda’ Review: When Ragtag Met Rambo
A new documentary tells how a Ugandan filmmaker and an American producer have reshaped African cinema.
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In Poorer Countries, Obesity Can Signal Financial Security
A study found that loan officers in Uganda, where information is scarce, were more likely to offer credit to heavier-looking people.
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LGBTQ Travelers Venture to Places Where Being Gay Is Illegal
Tropical reefs, safaris, the pyramids: L.G.B.T.Q. travel companies deliver dream vacations, even to places where being out and proud could land you in prison.