The United States is considering action against the government of President Yoweri Museveni, a longtime ally who has crushed dissent at home. The European Union has also expressed concern.
Author: Abdi Latif Dahir
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6 Park Rangers Ambushed and Killed in Congo Gorilla Reserve
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6 Park Rangers Killed in Congo Gorilla Reserve Ambush
The attack in the Virunga National Park was the latest assault on rangers charged with protecting one of Africa’s oldest nature areas.
Bobi Wine Petitions The Hague, Citing Human Rights Violations
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