War and Conflict
TOP STORIES FROM YOUR SELECTION
-
-
The fading future
Fading Futures of children and youth In Westnile a region hosting many refuges, teenagers cling to the hope of completing their studies and archiving their career of having a bright […] More
-
Celebrating The Life of Mr. Omona George.
The sub-region of Acholi has been hit by deaths of some of their very prominent sons. The prolific Nanga instrument player, Ogwang Kilipa, and Rwot Odida Francis passed away and […] More
-
Close Look at AFRICOM and its Role in the Geopolitical Space
2024 saw the United States African Command (AFRICOM) make headlines after it was expelled from Niger on the 15th of September 2024. The unit operates under the United States Department […] More
-
-
The Paradox of Eastern Congo, the World’s Richest Graveyard.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the land so rich that it could feed an entire continent, yet so cursed that its children die with empty stomachs. A country where the […] More
-
From Captain to Castaway? Ivan Magomu and the Governance Crisis in Ugandan Rugby
When rugby players train, sweat, bleed, and commit to their sport, they do so believing that merit, character, and service will define their careers. Ivan Magomu embodies this belief. Yet […] More
-
in Environment & Climate, Family, Friends and Relationships, Innovation, Science and Technology, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Public Relations & Press Releases, Travel and Adventure, War and ConflictChoppers for Kenya, Hoes for Uganda: A Tale of Two Slopes
In the shadow of Mount Elgon, where mist clings to the ridges like ancestral breath and the soil is both a blessing and a curse, two nations stood on the […] More
-
-
in Education and Academia, Finance, Markets and Economics, Politics and Government, War and ConflictChina’s Global Security Initiative and African Stability
China’s decades of commitment to international peacekeeping have created a powerful precedent for conflict management across the globe. As the world’s second-largest donor to the United Nations regular budget and […] More
-
In support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israel Defense Forces.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have since Israel’s declaration of war on Hamas following the October 7th attack on the state of Israel by Hamas faced […] More
-
Mao — Rwakakamba clash over mandatory military service.
In 2014, under the rubric of Agency For Transformation, I sat with Godber Tumushabe, Angelo Izama, Giles Muhame, Bills Agaba and Melina Platas to discuss the then-in works Patriotism Bill. […] More
-
-
in Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, War and ConflictShadows of Sanctuary: The Unraveling Security of Bweyale Under Kiryandongo’s Refugee Settlement Weight
In the heart of Uganda’s Kiryandongo District, where the Kampala-Gulu highway hums with trade and travel, lies Bweyale Town, a bustling hub overshadowed by the sprawling Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. By […] More
-
in Energy and Electricity, Finance, Markets and Economics, Politics and Government, War and ConflictHow the U.S. Is Using Israel to Block China’s Rise and Crush Palestinian Liberation: The Hidden War on Anti-Capitalism-Iran
The roots of this crisis go very deep. Ever since the US pulled out from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in 2018, Washington went through the motions of wanting […] More
-
Blood on the Land: The Endless Battle for Apaa in Northern Uganda
In the heart of northern Uganda, where the lush savannahs of Apaa straddle Adjumani and Amuru districts, a bitter conflict has raged for over a decade, tearing apart communities and […] More
-
-
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY HOLDS JOINT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOMALIA
A joint international workshop on Somalia under the theme: “Who Knows What on Somalia” was held at Makerere University in January. It was put together by Dr. Edward Kaweesi, Department […] More
-
in Finance, Markets and Economics, Law, Crime and Justice, Manufacturing and Industry, Mining and Minerals, Politics and Government, War and ConflictCursed Riches: Congo’s Gold and the Ghosts That Haunt It Deep in the heart of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,the earth hums with Secrets
Beneath the lush, emerald hills and tangled forests lies a fortune that could light up the world: gold, cobalt, tin, tantalum, tungsten—minerals that power our smartphones, electric cars, and satellites. […] More
-
‘I Was Wondering…Could You Hold Me Now?’ (A Valentine’s Day Tale, Part II)
DISCLAIMER: Like most things involving love, this is a work of fiction. Brenda set the living room coffee table with a practiced ease that made her wistful. She had planned […] More
-
-
Behind the Russia-Ukraine conflict
There is a huge misunderstanding of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Many people see it as an unprovoked act of aggression by a megalomaniacal President Vladmir Putin against a […] More
-
The Secret of The Seven Sisters Documentary
Some 3, 4 or 5 years ago, my former workmate told me about the secret of the seven sisters documentary. He shared the link. It must have been politics that […] More
-
The teacher who convinced Alice Lakwena to put down the gun
This week, I found myself going back to a book that has sat on my shelf for four years: The Life and Legacy of Lapwony Micheal Ocan as told by […] More
Load More
Congratulations. You've reached the end of the internet.
