/tags/uganda Uganda en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 21:00:20 GMT /npr-news/2014-09-21/ugandan-lgbt-activist-recommended-for-asylum-in-u-s John Abdallah Wambere applied for asylum in the U.S. after Uganda passed a harsh anti-gay law earlier this year. His application has now been recommended for approval, pending a background check. Sun, 21 Sep 2014 21:00:20 GMT /npr-news/2014-09-21/ugandan-lgbt-activist-recommended-for-asylum-in-u-s Tom Dreisbach /2014-04-03/dinaw-mengestu-embraces-the-vastness-of-love-and-war Meg Wolitzer says All Our Names, told in the alternating voices of two lovers, is a subtle masterpiece. It tackles huge themes — relationships, violence, identity, racism — but never overreaches. Thu, 03 Apr 2014 22:12:00 GMT /2014-04-03/dinaw-mengestu-embraces-the-vastness-of-love-and-war Meg Wolitzer /npr-news/2014-02-26/gays-and-lesbians-seeking-asylum-in-u-s-may-find-a-hard-road Laws like Uganda's that outlaw homosexuality may encourage some gay people abroad to seek asylum in the U.S. But proving a "well-founded fear of persecution" is not an easy path. Wed, 26 Feb 2014 08:37:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-02-26/gays-and-lesbians-seeking-asylum-in-u-s-may-find-a-hard-road Richard Gonzales /npr-news/2013-08-12/in-rural-uganda-homemade-bikes-make-the-best-ambulances A Ugandan who has studied engineering in the U.S. is working to solve medical transportation problems in his homeland. A nonprofit he founded is helping villagers build bicycle ambulances from scrap metal. Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-12/in-rural-uganda-homemade-bikes-make-the-best-ambulances Heather Rousseau /npr-news/2013-06-25/will-gmos-help-protect-ugandan-families-against-hunger If your meals depended largely on the success of your family farm, would it change the way you felt about new crop technologies? Uganda is debating whether to give its first genetically modified plant, a GM banana, to millions of families for free. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:26:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-25/will-gmos-help-protect-ugandan-families-against-hunger Michaeleen Doucleff /npr-news/2013-04-03/as-uganda-calls-off-search-u-s-offers-5-million-bounty-for-joseph-kony The African Union put the mission on hold because the new Central African government isn't cooperating. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:22:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-03/as-uganda-calls-off-search-u-s-offers-5-million-bounty-for-joseph-kony Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-10-08/ugandas-leader-26-years-in-power-no-plans-to-quit The man who seized power in Uganda decrying other African leaders who overstayed their welcome has now been in office for 26 years. As the country turns 50, more and more Ugandans say their president has grown autocratic as he clings to power. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:26:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-10-08/ugandas-leader-26-years-in-power-no-plans-to-quit John Burnett /npr-news/2012-10-05/after-ebola-fades-what-happens-to-the-quarantined To curb a recent Ebola outbreak in Uganda, health workers quarantined over 40 people suspected of infection with the virus. Their belongings were burned and buried in case they were harboring the virus. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-10-05/after-ebola-fades-what-happens-to-the-quarantined Michaeleen Doucleff /npr-news/2012-07-31/as-ebola-cases-rise-in-uganda-health-workers-seek-to-contain-virus Since the World Health Organization reported an Ebola outbreak in Uganda on Saturday, the number of cases has risen to 36 from 20. The cases remain limited to a small area in western Uganda. An international team is on the scene to identify the source and contain the outbreak. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:17:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-07-31/as-ebola-cases-rise-in-uganda-health-workers-seek-to-contain-virus Michaeleen Doucleff /npr-news/2012-07-30/ebola-outbreak-kills-at-least-14-in-uganda At least 20 people have been infected with the deadly Ebola virus in rural Uganda. The number of infections is expected to rise, as more patients are admitted to hospitals. An international team has been dispatched to the region to contain the outbreak. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:42:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-07-30/ebola-outbreak-kills-at-least-14-in-uganda Michaeleen Doucleff