Uganda is in the African Great Lakes region, lies within the Nile basin, and has a varied equatorial climate. As of 2024, it had a population of nearly 49.3 million, of whom 8.5 million lived in the capital …

2 days ago · Uganda, country in east-central Africa. Its physical features vary from the tall volcanic mountains of the eastern and western frontiers to the densely forested swamps of the Albert Nile …

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2 days ago · Uganda is a landlocked republic with a developing economy in central eastern Africa. Tourist facilities abound, but while infrastructure is adequate in Kampala, the capital, it is limited in …

Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, is a stunningly diverse country in East Africa, famous for its rich landscapes, abundant wildlife, and warm hospitality. Its natural beauty includes the majestic …

Uganda Off the ballot, Ugandan president’s son waits in the wings this election Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Ugandan president’s military son, is not on the ballot in Thursday’s presidential election.

Located in Eastern Africa, Uganda is a landlocked country, bordered by: Kenya to the East, South Sudan to the North, Democratic Republic of the Congo to the West, Rwanda to the Southwest and …

6 days ago · On January 15, Ugandans will elect a new president and members of parliament. DW breaks down presidential candidates, key issues and other facts you need to know ahead of the …

The Republic of Uganda, or Uganda, (usually pronounced yoo-GAN-duh) is a country in East Africa, bordered to the east by Kenya, on the north by Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of …

4 hours ago · Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.