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Protesters in Uganda arrested over presidential age limit

Police in Uganda have arrested at least seven people who have been protesting the decision to lift the ban on presidential age limit in the constitution of the Eastern African country.

Uganda signs oil exploration deal with Armour Energy

Uganda signed an oil exploration deal with Australia’s Armour Energy Limited on Thursday, the first under a protracted competitive licensing round launched in 2015.

Uganda’s Makerere University to recall law degrees

Authorities at one of Africa’s top universities, the Makerere University in Uganda have announced their decision to recall degrees awarded to students over the past decade.

Ugandan MPs vote to remove presidential age limit

Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni has received a major boost should he decide to run again as president in 2021 after his country’s lawmakers voted on Tuesday to remove the presidential age limit in the constitution.

Uganda declares ‘war’ on pornography, forms anti-porn committee

Uganda has declared ‘war’ on pornography by forming an anti-pornography committee with the mandate to prevent the use and distribution of such pornographic materials in the country.

[PHOTOS] – The Ugandan pastor whose feet is kissed by congregants

Pictures of a Ugandan pastor who is worshiped by his congregants have gone viral on social media. The Pastor, Elvis Mbonye who has christened himself a prophet lives lavishly and sits on a gold plated seat in church. His congregants kiss his feet to show appreciation to him.

Uganda woos plastic bags firms after Kenya ban

The government of Uganda has initiated moves to have plastic bag manufacturers in Kenya relocate to the country's capital, Kampala after Kenya begun enforcing a ban on the product.

Uganda gets committee on pornography control

Uganda's government has set up a committee designed to detect and curtail the circulation of pornographic material. Minister for Ethics and Integrity, Simon Lokodo, made the announcement on Monday.

2018 World Cup: Egypt in shock defeat to Uganda

Uganda moved to the top of Group E in Africa's 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Egypt. Tanzania-based forward Emmanuel Okwi scored the only goal of the game six minutes after half-time.

South Sudanese flee into Uganda as refugees

More than one million South Sudanese have fled violence in their country and entered Uganda as refugees according to the UN.

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