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Northern Uganda starts journey of reconciliation

Uganda, April 15 -- On April 13, in the hazy sunshine with a patchy cloud, hundreds of religious, political, opinion and cultural leaders danced to traditional and religious songs, and embraced each o... Read More


How residents in Zombo kicked out deadly plague

Uganda, April 4 -- As the dry season approaches in Zombo District, residents living in plague-prone areas are mindful of the potential threat posed by rat bites, which can lead to infection by the dea... Read More


Leaders raise concern over unemployed youth

Uganda, April 2 -- Leaders in West Nile and other stakeholders have raised concern over youth unemployment in the sub-region as well as in neighbouring Acholi. Many of the youth gather in a trading c... Read More


Condemned Terego classroom block renovated after 78 years

Uganda, March 25 -- Pupils and teachers of St Paul II Primary School in Katrini Sub-county in Terego District in West Nile Sub-region on Monday wept with joy after completion of renovation of a condem... Read More


Lack of resources, stigma fail fight against epilepsy

Uganda, March 20 -- At a function held at Bileafe Sub-county headquarters in Terego District, a man (name withheld) approached the gathering with jerky movements. Ten minutes later, the man fell to t... Read More


Palliative care offering hope to patients in West Nile

Uganda, March 13 -- In the heart of Awupi Village, Ayivuni Sub-county, resides Neria Driwaru, a testament to the transformative power of palliative care. In 2005, her world was shadowed by diagnosis ... Read More


Plight of expectant mothers in Terego

Uganda, Feb. 15 -- At about 1am one night, Ms Oliver Driciru, a resident of Elefe Village in Terego District, went into labour. But rather than rejoice at the prospect of finally getting to deliver h... Read More


How appetite for bush meat is wiping out wildlife in West Nile

Uganda, Feb. 7 -- Daudi Ocama, 68, grew up in Pakwach with a craving for bush meat because it was regarded as a special diet for elders. At the age of 14, Ocama's relatives would send him and his pee... Read More