Uganda

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Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania. The southern part includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania. Uganda is in the African Great Lakes region, lies within the Nile basin, and has a varied equatorial climate. As of 2024, it has a population of 49.3 million, of whom 8.5 million live in the capital and largest city, Kampala.

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Zohran Mamdani’s 'African American' Claim Stirs Row: Black New Yorkers Furious, Call Him a ‘FRAUD’ New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash after referring to himself as “African American” during a campaign event. Critics, including prominent Black community leaders and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 1 week ago

Zohran Mamdani Fights Back After Trump Threatens to Deport NYC Mayoral Nominee Over Communist Claims In a shocking escalation of rhetoric, President Donald Trump has threatened to str!p U.S. citizenship and deport Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City Mayor. During a tour of the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:52Published 1 week ago

VIDEO: Texas Congressman Gill MOCKS Mamdani To 'Go Back To Third World' Over Biriyani Video A Texas Republican Congressman, Brandon Gill, sparked outrage after making a racist remark against Indian-origin New York politician Zohran Mamdani for eating biryani with his hands. Gill reshared a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:12Published 2 weeks ago

Miss World 2025: Who Will Wear the Crown? Exclusive Conversation with Miss Uganda, Miss Belgium Miss World 2025: Who Will Wear the Crown? Exclusive Conversation with Miss Uganda & Miss Belgium. As the world eagerly awaits the grand finale of Miss World 2025, OneIndia brings you an exclusive.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 21:47Published on May 20, 2025

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Kiplimo runs sub-57 to shatter half marathon record Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2025

'People will die': Chaos and mounting fear in Uganda as USAID cuts lead to 'total panic' In what will be seen as a signature act of the new Trump administration, the president and his team have denounced and dismembered the US government's international assistance arm, USAID, in a matter.. Sky News - Published on February 10, 2025
England beat Uganda to reach Nations Cup final England beat Uganda 59-48 to reach the final of the Netball Nations Cup, where they will play South Africa on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2025
At least 15 dead and more than 100 missing after Uganda landslides At least 15 people have died and more than 100 are missing after landslides buried homes in several villages in eastern Uganda. Sky News - Published on November 28, 2024
Lightning strike kills 14 in refugee camp Fourteen people have been killed in a lightning strike on a makeshift church at a refugee camp in northern Uganda, police have said. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2024

Thousands mourn Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner The death, after being set ablaze, of marathon runner Rebecca Chepetegei shocked the world. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2024
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's Ex Dies From Injuries Sustained In Fire Attack The ex-boyfriend of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died from the injuries he sustained after allegedly killing the runner in a fiery attack, according to local reports. Dickson Ndiema succumbed.. TMZ.com - Published on September 10, 2024
Ex-partner who killed Ugandan athlete dies from burns Rebecca Cheptegei was set alight and later died after Dickson Ndiema ambushed her near her home. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024	Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete dies Rebecca Cheptegei died after Dickson Ndiema ambushed her as she returned home from church. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024
Man accused of fatally burning Olympic athlete with petrol 'also dead' The man accused of fatally burning a Ugandan Olympic athlete has also died, Kenyan media have reported. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2024	I saw athlete running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024
Paris to honour Olympic runner set on fire by ex-boyfriend Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died on Thursday after being doused in petrol and set alight. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2024	'Running for her family' - Olympian mourned after vicious attack Friends, family and the athletics community pay tribute to Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2024
Uganda's main opposition leader 'shot in leg' after police confrontation Uganda's main opposition leader Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg after a confrontation with security agents, his party said. Sky News - Published on September 3, 2024	Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2024
Olympian in hospital with 'burns from petrol attack by boyfriend' A Ugandan marathon runner has suffered severe burns after an alleged attack from her boyfriend. Sky News - Published on September 3, 2024	Uganda landfill collapse kills 24 as people buried by rubbish At least 24 people have now died after a mountain of rubbish collapsed in Uganda. Sky News - Published on August 12, 2024