World Apr 23 'America First' aid policy reshapes how U.S. delivers global health assistance By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster
World Apr 22 Watch 6:38 Uganda sees spike in disease-related deaths after elimination of USAID In 2025, the Trump administration dissolved the $40 billion U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID. Days later, an exemption for "life-saving humanitarian assistance" was issued. But what that included was not specified and aid for health programs has been… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster
Politics Nov 05 Mamdani's win inspires Ugandans who see hope in youth joining politics Uganda has had the same president for nearly four decades, and opposition leaders face challenges in elections. Mamdani, born in Uganda, has kept his citizenship even after becoming a U.S. citizen. Mamdani's win offers hope for young people to shape… By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press
Politics Nov 03 In Uganda, NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani is remembered with pride Zohran Mamdani is leading the New York City mayor's race, and people in his native Uganda say they are watching with pride. By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press
World Oct 25 Watch 1:44 Meet the nurse in Uganda who climbs a 1,000-foot ladder to save lives To reach the isolated eastern Uganda mountain communities that need her help, nurse Agnes Nambozo scales a treacherous 1,000-foot ladder that is too steep for small children, mothers carrying babies and the sick to climb down. John Yang reports. By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin
Sep 08 ICC presents evidence against Joseph Kony at court's first-ever in absentia hearing By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press Kony faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder and sexual enslavement. Continue reading
Aug 28 What to know about the Trump administration's plan to deport migrants to Africa By Gerald Imray, Associated Press The Trump administration has deported more migrants from the United States as it expands its program to send people to countries they have no ties with. Continue reading
Aug 27 Kilmar Abrego Garcia requests asylum in the U.S., hoping to prevent his deportation to Uganda By Michael Kunzelman, Ben Finley, Associated Press Administration officials have said he's part of the dangerous MS-13 gang, an allegation Abrego Garcia denies. His lawyers are fighting the deportation efforts in court, arguing he has the right to express fear of persecution and torture in Uganda. Continue reading
Aug 26 Opposition in Uganda questions deal to receive deportees from the U.S. like Abrego Garcia By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press Ugandan officials have shared few details but have said they prefer deportees of African origin without criminal records. Continue reading
Aug 23 Trump administration seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after his release from jail By Travis Loller, Associated Press Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be sent to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges, according to a Saturday court filing. Continue reading