Voters in Congo go to the polls on Monday – that is, if the polls open, and if Congolese can get to them. The nation’s crumbling infrastructure poses big problems.
US Trainers Helping Uganda Fight LRA Face Challenges
Uganda’s main opposition leader was put under house arrest today. Authorities said they wanted to prevent him from leading a destructive protest march. Dennis Porter reports.
The Ugandan parliament is debated a revised version of the anti-gay legislation Friday. But most people are more focused on the growing turmoil in the capital. The gay bill is really a non event there.
The main opposition leader in Uganda has been arrested for taking part in an illegal protest. Dennis Porter reports from Kampala on the issue that is driving opposition protests – rising prices.
Last week, prominent gay activist David Kato was killed in his home in Uganda. Many in the gay and lesbian community are frightened. But after the killing, a few are saying they won’t hide anymore. Dennis Porter reports from Kampala.
Ugandan gay rights campaigner David Kato has been beaten to death, activists say. Homosexual acts are illegal in Uganda. Marco Werman speaks with reporter Dennis Porter about the killing. a
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