Yoweri Museveni

Ugandan author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija is seen in an undated photo posted to his Twitter Dec. 25, 2021.

'The torture of political prisoners is real' in Uganda, says poet and free speech activist

Ugandan poet Stella Nyanzi talks about her friend, the satirist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, and his torture while recently under military detention. His crime? Calling Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's son "obese" in a series of tweets last December.

'The torture of political prisoners is real' in Uganda, says poet and free speech activist
Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine is shown wearing a gray blazer an speaking into severla microphones.

A conversation with Bobi Wine, Ugandan opposition leader

A conversation with Bobi Wine, Ugandan opposition leader
Ugandan musician turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi

Ugandans protest after detained lawmakers are barred from travel abroad

Ugandans protest after detained lawmakers are barred from travel abroad
Rose Nakimuli

23 women have been murdered in these Ugandan towns since May. Police blame witchcraft.

23 women have been murdered in these Ugandan towns since May. Police blame witchcraft.
Saudi women drivers

Soon women in Saudi Arabia may be driving — as long as they don't wear makeup

Soon women in Saudi Arabia may be driving — as long as they don't wear makeup
Supporters of the anti-gay law preparing for a procession in Uganda's capital, Kampala, in March 2014.

Uganda's controversial anti-gay law is finally gone — at least for now

A Ugandan court has struck down the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act on Friday, offering hope to Ugandan LGBT activists.

Uganda's controversial anti-gay law is finally gone — at least for now
Rwandan President Paul Kagame (R) and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni follow the proceedings of the 20th anniversary commemoration of the Rwandan genocide, in Kigali April 7, 2014. An estimated 800,000 people were killed in 100 days during the gen

Should the US reconsider its support for African 'strongmen'

The United States has long made deals with foreign leaders out of expediency — and not shared values. But some of its allies in Africa are drawing increasing questions about what sort of governments the US is supporting. Meanwhile, British researchers are putting mummies through a CT scanner, and making surprising discoveries. That and more in today's Global Scan.

Should the US reconsider its support for African 'strongmen'

For $89 million, this old London Tube station could have been yours

If you've ever wanted to own a London Tube station, you may have just missed your opportunity. The UK Ministry of Defense recently sold a station its held since World War II — for a whopping $89 million. A few hundred miles to the north of that station, in Scotland, the country's politicians have decided to open their doors to Uganda's gay people who may be seeking asylum. Those stories and more in today's Global Scan.

For $89 million, this old London Tube station could have been yours
A resident walks along a street on the banks of the Songhua River near a highway bridge on a hazy day in Jilin, Jilin province, on February 25, 2014

The air pollution in China is being compared to nuclear winter — and one man is trying a lawsuit to change that

The pollution situation much of China has gotten incredibly serious — with some experts comparing it to a nuclear winter. Meanwhile the situation for gay people in Uganda is also dire, after a local tabloid printed the names of 200 "prominent homosexuals." That and more in today's Global Scan.

The air pollution in China is being compared to nuclear winter — and one man is trying a lawsuit to change that
Digital sunrise

Is this China's environmental future?

China's notorious air pollution makes this photo of a digitally-presented sunrise in an ad seem very eerie. Uganda's president is reconsidering a widely-criticized anti-gay law that the country's parliament passed last month. And India's Olympic team just got the nod to head to Sochi, but can't represent the country. All that and more, in this special weekend edition of the Global Scan.

Is this China's environmental future?

Uganda anti-gay bill 'shelved'

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.

Uganda anti-gay bill 'shelved'

Opposition leader arrested in Uganda

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.

Opposition leader arrested in Uganda
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Uganda's presidential elections

Uganda's longtime President Yoweri Museveni is running for re-election. He's expected to win, but many in Uganda say the election may not be free and fair. Dennis Porter reports from the capital, Kampala.

Uganda's presidential elections

Circumcision and AIDS in Uganda

Health officials in Uganda would like to promote male circumcision as part of a campaign to reduce HIV/AIDS, but Uganda's president doesn't support the idea.

Circumcision and AIDS in Uganda
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Circumcision and AIDS in Uganda

Recent studies suggest that male circumcision can provide some protection against HIV infection. Health officials in Uganda would like to promote male circumcision as part of a campaign to reduce HIV/AIDS. But Uganda's president doesn't support the idea

Circumcision and AIDS in Uganda