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Ivor Ichikowitz documents Winnie Mandela’s trials through her voice

Documentary draws from exclusive interviews and archival footage to capture Winnie Mandela’s complexity.

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In Central Africa, with the last mountain gorillas, saved from extinction

Forty years after the death of American primatologist Dian Fossey on December 26, 1985, mountain gorillas are officially saved from extinction, but new challenges loom over the…

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Conservationists connect with chimps in a Ugandan rainforest as they seek a sense of communion

KIBALE NATIONAL PARK, Uganda (AP) — The man tracking chimpanzee movements in a rainforest is required to follow the primates wherever they go — except up in the trees. Onesmas…

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Uganda becomes Africa’s latest energy hub with discovery of fresh oil resources

Uganda has raised its recoverable oil reserves to 1.65 billion barrels, up from 1.4 billion, the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) announced, signalling a major boost for…

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Preparing for a riskier world is becoming a bigger part of climate talks

As the COP30 climate summit in Brazil draws to an end this week, negotiators are still struggling over an agreement over how to transition away from fossil fuel — and those…

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10 Years of Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Festival

As Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Festival celebrates a 10th anniversary which once seemed highly unlikely, Erin Cobby dives deep into an event that has put its local artists on the map.…

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Uganda welcomes return of 39 artefacts from Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Headdress and pots among colonial-era objects sent back in ‘landmark’ loan agreement. The Uganda Museum, in the country’s capital Kampala, held a welcome reception this week to…

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Meet Uganda, the newest African kid on the block

Forty-three year-old Frank Nsubuga, the oldest player at this year's T20 World Cup, has been playing high-level cricket for around 27 years, and he's willing to share the secret…

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Uganda is planning a massive clean energy expansion – paid for by oil

Uganda announced a plan at COP28 to use oil revenues to fund a rapid expansion of clean energy across the east African country. Uganda plans to increase its clean energy capacity…

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Uganda: The Secret in the Eyes of Gorillas in the Impenetrable Forest

Thirty years ago, Uganda welcomed its first tourists in search of mountain gorillas to this remote place that continues to capture the imagination, known as the Bwindi…

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China steps in to save Uganda oil pipeline as Western lenders back out over environmental concerns

Chinese lenders will provide more than half of the US$3 billion debt that Uganda requires to build a crude oil pipeline after financiers from the West backed out following strong…

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How hydrocarbon investments are turning around Uganda’s economy

In Uganda, from the start of production and for next 25 years, the new oil and gas development will provide a $40bn boost to the country’s economy.

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How gorilla tourism became a conservation success story

Somewhere high above me, the mountains are touching the sun. They sweep heavenwards like mighty barricades, their flanks cloaked in a tangle of forest, their peaks concealed in a…

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Afghanistan’s National Resistance Council warns of ‘another 9/11’ if country gives in to Taliban

Khalid Noor, the founding member of the National Resistance Council, speaks to CNBC’s Dan Murphy.

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Mozambique joins the ICO

The Government of Mozambique has joined the International Coffee Organization (ICO) for the first time in its history. The ceremony was held in central London and attended by the…

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Sierra Leone: Equality law introduces job quota for women

The newly passed equality act aims to tackle the massive imbalance between men and women in positions of power. It also guarantees at least 14 weeks of maternity leave.

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EXCLUSIVE: Extinction fightback begins in Uganda with 1million species at risk of dying out

The Mirror get up close to a 19-strong troop of gorillas making real change in biodiverse Uganda - as one of the greatest conservation success stories of our time is celebrated.

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Sierra Leone’s president defends large education budget as ‘necessary risk’

Speaking to the Guardian, Julius Maada Bio admitted that allocating 1.7tn leones (£80m) this year for its ambitious educational reform programme was a risk, but said: “We are…

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Why is a former French colony joining the Commonwealth?

Gabon’s decision to join the association is a coup for Britain – and a blow to France. When Boris Johnson flew to Rwanda with Prince Charles for a key Commonwealth summit last…

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Au revoir France! Gabon sees Commonwealth membership as pivot to English-speaking world

The surprising topic of their study? The Commonwealth – the organisation, headed by our Queen, of 54 countries, almost all former British colonies. These youngsters meet regularly…

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Mountain gorillas: The ripple effect of conservation

BBC climate editor Justin Rowlatt visits Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda, to find out what mountain gorilla conservation can tell us about protecting other species.

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How Uganda’s endangered mountain gorillas survived the pandemic

The UWA established “flight camps” — bases of 24 rangers situated in hunting hotspots in the national park to stop poaching and the gorillas getting caught in the traps. Four…

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Gabon Pavilion Winning the Silver award for Theme interpretation at the Expo

Dubai: The BIE Day Awards Ceremony was held at Expo 2020 Dubai on Wednesday evening. Recipients of the Expo 2020 Official Participant Awards were announced at the award ceremony.…

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Uganda Launches New Country Brand to Boost Tourism

The East African nation announces ‘Explore Uganda’ to attract visitors back to its National Parks. Uganda has launched a new brand identity to boost its tourism sector, which…

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The UAE’s role in Uganda’s post-pandemic recovery

It is not often that Uganda makes headlines across the Gulf. But as the first participant at Expo 2020 Dubai to announce a raft of new investments – spanning some $650 million in…

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COP26 leaves African nations wanting more

African negotiators went to Glasgow with an ambitious list of demands to fight climate change, but experts say the outcome of the summit was not enough to avert a climate…

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Gabon: ‘Very difficult’ to Protect Great Congo Basin unless Country Rewarded for Conservation Efforts, Minister Warns

Gabon is the second most forested country on earth, and forms part of the great Congo Basin rainforest that stretches across central Africa. It is also one of a few nations on the…

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Food For London Now appeal wins campaign of the year award

The Evening Standard in partnership with the Independent has won the campaign of the year at the prestigious Society of Editor awards for its joint appeal to help feed Britons…

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The Food for London Now appeal has raised £10m and delivered 20m meals: Thank You London

Today our Food for London Now appeal surpassed its target of raising £10 million to feed London’s poorest. Nine months ago, when the UK first entered a historic lockdown to tackle…

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The Independent launches Christmas charity appeal for essential HIV testing around the world

Funds raised for Elton John AIDS Foundation will pay for those at risk to be able to get tested, and will make sure they have access to the treatment they need

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