Uganda marks independence as opposition leader laments living standards
Uganda is marking its 62nd independence anniversary Wednesday. The country gained its independence from Britain on October 9, 1962. The Ugandan Monitor reports President Yoweri Museveni, speaking at a breakfast prayer, called for the peaceful coexistence of all communities in Uganda. Four-time opposition presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye tells VOA’s James Butty, independence has not translated into a transformation of the lives of ordinary Ugandans
Episodes
-
December 23, 2024
Sudan Analyst: Ceasefire unlikely in early 2025
-
December 23, 2024
Daybreak Africa
-
December 20, 2024
Nigerians worry about traveling as Christmas approaches
-
December 20, 2024
Former President's Aide Freed in Liberia
-
December 20, 2024
Chadema Deputy Head Claims Plot Against Him
-
December 20, 2024
Daybreak Africa