Events in Neighbouring States Threatens Uganda's Growth
Political instability in Kenya, a fragile peace deal in South Sudan and attempts by Kinshasa to alter the constitution could take a heavy toll on the country's economy, analysts say.
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South Sudan:
Splits and Schisms in Juba
IRIN, 16 June 2016
How the creation of more states is undermining peace Read more »
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Africa:
UN Envoy Warns LRA Shifting Focus to More High-Profile Targets in Central Africa
UN News, 15 June 2016
The United Nations is concerned about the impact of Uganda's potential withdrawal from military operations against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the Central African Republic,… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Fleeing Famine in Northern South Sudan
Al Jazeera, 15 June 2016
Awae Koek's grandmother Abanga Kok would usually be in charge of the children today, but inside the house she is lying on the floor groaning in pain, her eyes barely open. Read more »
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East Africa:
Rwanda, Belgium Foreign Ministers Push for Regional Stability
New Times, 10 June 2016
The political situation in Burundi is very alarming, but it was up to Burundians to come up with a solution to the impasse. Read more »
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Uganda:
Villages Split As Uganda, DR Congo Define Borders
Monitor, 30 May 2016
Villages in Uganda and DR Congo have been split with the demarcation of border points that have in the past seen clashes and closure of posts. Read more »