Uganda Roundup: Besigye detention talks, Karamoja hunger crisis and parliament funding cuts


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Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa known for its biodiversity and landscapes.
Capital:
Kampala
Official language:
English, Swahili
Population:
47.8 million (2023)
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Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine urges citizens to bypass internet blackout ahead of election
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