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Rwandan students seek asylum over M23

Sixteen Rwandan students are seeking asylum in Uganda, saying they are the victims of harassment by security officials back home for refusing to join the Congolese rebel group M23.

Uganda summons 'critical' EU ambassador

Uganda has summoned the European Union's envoy to explain his recent criticism of President Yoweri Museveni's handling of corruption, underlining growing friction with the West.

Museveni changes tune on longevity

Uganda's long serving president, in power for nearly 3 decades, once despised long term rulers.
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Museveni 'a power-hogging leader'

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been accused by opposition parties and those who have served prominently under him, of becoming the "a power-hogging African leader".
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Somalia cases of child abuse halved

The number of children killed, maimed, abused and recruited to fight in Somalia has dropped by more than half in the first quarter of 2013, the UN says.
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Warlord Kony poaching elephants

Fugitive African warlord Joseph Kony is reported to be poaching DRC elephants to support his group.
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Uganda lifts ban on top newspaper

Uganda's government has ordered police to allow journalists back into the main independent newspaper after a 10-day blockade that had sparked widespread criticism.

Ugandan general is fighting abuse

The wanted Ugandan general who sparked a succession debate says he is fighting abuse of power.

Ugandan general: I want freedom

Wanted Ugandan General David Sejusa who sparked a debate on presidential succession says he is fighting for freedom from oppression by state.
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Ugandan cops gas journalists

Ugandan police have fired tear gas at journalists in the capital Kampala who were protesting against a media crackdown after press reports.

Ugandan police occupy paper over letter

Ugandan police are occupying a Kampala daily’s premises for a ninth straight day amid growing outrage over government’s seizure of the newspaper.
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Wanted Ugandan general in London

A Ugandan general who questioned his president's succession is hiding in London but says he is in danger.
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Museveni removes army chief

Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni has removed his head of the military Aronda Nyakairima, and moved him to a civilian position as the minister of international affairs, a statement says.
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Uganda cops continue to target media

Ugandan police have searched two key media houses for a second day after they reported a falling out among army generals over whether the president's son is to succeed him.

Ugandan cops raid papers, radio station

Ugandan police have raided two newspaper offices and a radio station, after reports on a falling out among army generals over whether the president's son is to succeed him.
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